Natural Sciences Division

Nine and faculty seized the opportunity in this course to explore national parks, analyze their findings, and decide whether or not those parks are in danger.

Adam Kuczynski, a doctoral student in psychology, explains his ongoing study on the effects of the coronavirus and social distancing measures on mental health.

Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, discusses the potential ramifications of relaxing social distancing measures too early.

Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom explains why reliance on herd immunity as a coronavirus management strategy has the potential to be disastrous.

Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology is studying how the coronavirus crisis is affecting people’s mental health.

Forget the crosstalk and poor Wi-Fi signals. The psychological benefits are vital for some. Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, is quoted.

Steven Goodreau, professor of anthropology, and Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, discuss the importance of sticking to social distancing measures.

Coronaviruses are named after the crown or “corona” that surrounds each virus particle, a crown of thorns made up of spike proteins. Those spikes interact with molecules on the surface of a cell so that the virus can invade its host. Studies led by David Veesler, assistant professor of biochemistry, are referenced.

Peter Khan, professor of psychology, explains the psychological benefits of getting ample time outside amidst social distancing measures.

Andrea Carroll, senior lecturer of chemistry, and Sara Gonzalez, associate professor of anthropology, explain the unique challenges of moving hands-on teaching online.

Professor of psychology Jonathan Kanter and psychology doctoral student Adam Kuczynski discuss their new study about the psychological effects of social distancing.

Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, explains how platforms like Medium, which allows users to self-publish content, can be a hotbed for coronavirus misinformation.

Sham Kakade, associate professor of statistics, weighs in on​ Apple's and Google's bold plan using signals from smartphones to help stem the spread of COVID-19. 

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.

Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom explains how the 49er's Superbowl loss could have slowed the spread of the coronavirus.