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May 29, 2020
Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, is referenced in this article about loneliness and its exacerbation due to COVID-19. psychologytoday.com
May 29, 2020
Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, explains his concerns with the Trump administration's removal of CDC guidances regarding the potential spread of COVID-19 in places of worship. mynorthwest.com
May 28, 2020
Psychology professor Jane Simoni explains effective tactics for getting people to wear masks and explaining why they're important. dailyuw.com
May 20, 2020
The uncertainty and disruption the coronavirus has brought means that teens are struggling at a much steeper level than usual. Liliana Lengua, professor of psychology, is quoted. seattletimes.com
May 7, 2020
Psychology professor Liliana Lengua discusses the struggles that mothers are facing during the pandemic, and instructs how to thoroughly appreciate them during this upcoming Mother's Day. washington.edu
May 7, 2020
New research led by the UW finds that sleep problems in a baby’s first 12 months may not only precede an autism diagnosis but be associated with altered brain growth. washington.edu
May 7, 2020
Faculty in the Department of Applied Mathematics contribute to coronavirus planning and strategy. Read More
May 6, 2020
Health experts worry that treating secondary infections alongside coronavirus could create antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. Benjamin Kerr, professor of biology, is quoted kuow.org
April 30, 2020
Dr. Sunil Aggarwal, affiliate professor of geography explains how doctors are striving to further research on the effects of certain psychedelics on mental health. geekwire.com
April 28, 2020
After time in quarantine, you’re likely feeling stressed—but it is possible to enhance your well-being and develop resilience through science developed in UW studies. forbes.com
April 17, 2020
Forget the crosstalk and poor Wi-Fi signals. The psychological benefits are vital for some. Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, is quoted. seattlemet.com
April 16, 2020
Peter Khan, professor of psychology, explains the psychological benefits of getting ample time outside amidst social distancing measures. washington.edu
April 9, 2020
Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, explains the results of an ongoing UW study tracking coronavirus's effects on the general population's mental health. iqmediacorp.com
April 2, 2020
Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, explains the ramifications of asymptomatic coronavirus cases. nytimes.com
April 2, 2020
Anthropology professor Steven Goodreau's "Plagues and Peoples" course took on heightened relevance when the coronavirus emerged. Read More