Department of Anthropology

Steve Goodreau, professor of anthropology, explains how breaking social distancing measures to visit "just one friend" could have disastrous effects.

Steve Goodreau, professor of anthropology, and Martina Morris, professor of sociology and of statistics, explain how visiting just one friend could undo the goal of social distancing.

Professors Steve Goodreau and Martina Morris explain how violating distancing measures, even in seemingly small ways, can put people at risk of contracting coronavirus.

Steve Goodreau, professor of anthropology at the UW, and Martina Morris, professor of sociology and of statistics, explain how forgoing social distancing can have disastrous effects.

Steven Goodreau, professor of anthropology, and Martina Morris, professor emerita of sociology and statistics, explain why it's important to maintain strict social distancing measures.

Anthropology professor Steven Goodreau's "Plagues and Peoples" course took on heightened relevance when the coronavirus emerged.

Stevan Harrell, professor emeritus of anthropology, explains why Taiwan has been so effective at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.

Yasmin Habib (BA, Anthropology) understands firsthand the pressures faced by immigrant youth. She created a nonprofit to help them thrive.

Graham Pruss, anthropology lecturer, discusses the reasons behind the increase in families living in vehicles.

Graham Pruss, anthropology lecturer, discusses the reasons behind why Seattle families may resort to living in vehicles.

Anthropology Professor Patricia Kramer discusses why humans evolved with arched feet and how its helped us walk upright.

Ben Marwick, associate professor of anthropology discusses an ancient aboriginal aquaculture system recently uncovered by the Australian wildfires.

Students and professors show the diverse research, opportunities, and learning at the UW through this photoset.

UW professors in the departments of history, English, music, and anthropology have recently produced a multitude of diverse books and music.

Associate professor of anthropology, Dan Eisenberg, discusses research into genetic links to longevity.