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‘Ethnic spaces’ make minority students feel at home on campus
Psychology Professor Sapna Cheryan, explains the results of her study that shows how dedicated "ethnic spaces" make minority students feel more welcome at universities.
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Bacteria that are persistently resistant to one antibiotic are ‘primed’ to become multidrug-resistant bugs
The biology department reports that, for bacteria resistant to an antibiotic, more exposure to that antibiotic made the bacteria more likely to become resistant to more drugs.
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Can Antibody Tests Help End the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, explains how antibody tests can help model the spread of the coronavirus, even if they are not reliable enough to guide policy on reopening.
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Faculty/staff honors: Education research, Salish Sea Prize, Association for Psychological Science award
Andrew Meltzoff, psychology professor, has been honored by the Association for Psychological Science for his work in early childhood psychology.
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Calls, texts to helplines surge amid COVID-19
Peter Rosencrans, doctoral student in psychology, discusses the increase in calls to helplines during the coronavirus epidemic and why anxiety is surging in these times.
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What we can (and can't) take away from New York's antibody testing results
Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom explains the significance of New York's antibody test results.
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UW president, biochemistry chair and mathematics professor named to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Tatiana Toro, professor of mathematics, and Ana Mari Cauce, UW president and professor of psychology and gender studies, have been named to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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Field report: Honors course explores whether national parks are in progress or peril
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.
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A state of emergency had been declared. A stadium employee had tested positive for Covid-19. Why did this Sounders match happen anyway?
Adam Kuczynski, a doctoral student in psychology, explains his ongoing study on the effects of the coronavirus and social distancing measures on mental health.
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UW professor warns against reopening Washington state too soon amid coronavirus pandemic
Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, discusses the potential ramifications of relaxing social distancing measures too early.
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UW expert: Achieving herd immunity for coronavirus a ‘disastrous strategy’
Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom explains why reliance on herd immunity as a coronavirus management strategy has the potential to be disastrous.
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UW study shows most are coping, adapting to new normal during crisis
Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology is studying how the coronavirus crisis is affecting people’s mental health.
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Why You Shouldn’t Give Up on Virtual Happy Hours
Forget the crosstalk and poor Wi-Fi signals. The psychological benefits are vital for some. Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, is quoted.
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We All Live in Bubbles Now. How Safe Is Yours?
Steven Goodreau, professor of anthropology, and Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, discuss the importance of sticking to social distancing measures.
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Coronavirus Uses Spikes To Break Into Cells - Here’s How To Stop It
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.