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Identity crisis: Wives of immigrant tech workers struggle to find purpose
“It’s very challenging for many of the women who come here as spouses,” says Amy Bhatt, who did her Ph.D. research on high-tech immigrant communities in the Seattle.08/28/2015 | The Seattle Times -
Frenemies in space; China needs to protect its assets, too
It is common to equate Space Situational Awareness (SSA) only with the U.S., but today, there is greater appreciation of the fact that the U.S. has to partner with allies and other stakeholders.08/26/2015 | Forbes -
Biology professor reunited with rare nautilus
UW Biology Professor Peter Ward encounters one of the world's rarest animals, one he hasn't seen in over three decades.
08/25/2015 | UW Today -
Study: Mixed-race couples with black partners more likely to live in poor neighborhoods
Though the number of mixed-race couples in the United States has nearly quadrupled since 1980, relatively little research has been done about where those couples live.08/25/2015 | UW Today -
Blacks hit hardest by public-sector job losses during recession, study finds
The public sector has long served as an equalizer in American society, a place where minority workers could find stable employment that offered advancement and a reliable path to a middle-class life.08/24/2015 | UW Today -
Fareed Zakaria reviews Jackson School professors' book
The world has been horrified but also puzzled by the rise of ISIS. How does one comprehend its brutality and success? What is its likely path?08/21/2015 | The New York Times -
Is cheating more 'natural' for humans than staying monogamous? It's complicated
In the wake of a hack of Ashley Madison, a dating site that caters to married folks looking to cheat on their spouses, the Washington Post asks: Are humans even meant to be faithful to one partner?08/20/2015 | The Washington Post -
Maltreated children’s brains show ‘encouraging’ ability to regulate emotions
A new study from UW Psychology suggests a little guidance can help children regulate emotion, even under difficult circumstances.08/20/2015 -
UW political scientist Megan Francis looks at philanthropy and racial inequality
Protecting African-Americans from state-sanctioned violence remains “an unmet challenge for civil rights groups committed to racial equality.”
08/19/2015 | UW Today -
Local race and politics expert weighs in on Black Lives Matter momentum on campaign trail
The Black Lives Matter Movement remains a prominent force on the presidential campaign trail, with the latest confrontation targeting Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.08/18/2015 | KING 5