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Volley of Washington, Oregon orders like ‘policy pingpong’
Associate professor of political science Christopher Adolph explains why state officials have been taking a large leadership role in preventing the spread of coronavirus.
04/01/2020 | The Columbian -
The United States leads in coronavirus cases, but not pandemic response
Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, explains how lack of clarity from the federal government has the potential to erode public trust.
04/01/2020 | Science -
More evidence indicates healthy people can spread virus
Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom discusses how new research suggesting that healthy people can spread the coronavirus will impact prevention measures.
04/01/2020 | AP -
UW-created podcasts: ‘Crossing North’ by Scandinavian Studies — also College of Education, Information School’s Joe Janes, a discussion of soil health
Scandanavian studies lecturers Colin Gioia Connors and Kristian Næsby host a new podcast, "Crossing North," about Baltic and Nordic society and culture.
04/01/2020 | UW News -
The Language of the Land
American Indian Studies lecturer Tami Hohn has brought the Southern Lushootseed language to life for a new generation of students on the land where the language was originally spoken.
04/01/2020 | UW News -
A protein puzzle game called Foldit turns up 99 promising ways to confound coronavirus
Brian Koepnick, research scientist in biochemistry, explains a puzzle game called Foldit that has real-life implications for the coronavirus.
04/01/2020 | Geekwire -
States with Republican governors delayed action on social distancing measures, study finds
Christopher Adolph, associate professor of political science, explains why states with Republican governors have tended to be slower in taking action against the coronavirus.
03/31/2020 | Newsweek -
Steve Martin’s banjo and other music played from coronavirus isolation show how the arts connect us
Ellen Dissanayake, an affiliate professor of music education, explains how music can help foster human interaction during coronavirus-related precautionary measures.
03/31/2020 | The Conversation -
Coronavirus May Kill 100,000 to 240,000 in U.S. Despite Actions, Officials Say
Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, explains the importance of social distancing measures to stop the spread of and reduce deaths from the coronavirus.
03/31/2020 | The New York Times -
Infected but Feeling Fine: The Unwitting Coronavirus Spreaders
Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom discusses how the fact that some coronavirus cases are asymptomatic makes the disease more difficult to control.
03/31/2020 | The New York Times