Social Sciences Division

Mick Mallon teaches Inuktitut in person in Iqaluit and over Skype to Seattle.

Experts have long known that perceived peril can blind people to their surroundings. Jonathan Wender, lecturer of sociology and law, societies and justice at the UW, is quoted. 

If your New Year's resolution is to deepen your skill sets, January is bound to give you a fast start to achieving that very goal.

Knute Berger's list of the year’s best reads in NW nonfiction, with an emphasis on history. Blackpast.org, the brainchild of UW professor emeritus Quintard Taylor, is featured.

Seattle Met profiles UW student Varisha Khan. She is the founder of the UW's Middle Eastern Student Commission. 

Peter Lape, UW professor of anthropology, is the man who makes sure Kennewick Man’s remains are kept safe at the museum.

What lessons can be learned at the intersection of the community college and doctoral education in the humanities? Rachel Arteaga provides some answers.

Do the number of divorces actually peak during the holidays? Julie Brines, an associate sociology professor at the UW, analyzed divorce filings in Washington state between 2001 and 2015.

The History and Philosophy of Science program offers humanist insights on past and present scientific advancements.

Economics alumni share their career knowledge and experience with students through the department's mentorship program.

Rep. Jim McDermott will teach a few master's level sessions at the UW's Jackson School of International Studies.

Professor of UW American ethnic studies Tetsuden Kashima weighs in on SPD's role in the apprehension of Japanese residents after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Xconomy Intersect is on Thursday. The UW's Margaret O'Mara, professor of history, and Vikram Jandhyala, vice president of innovation strategy, will be among the featured speakers.