Social Sciences Division

This week, the White House and Department of Justice are bringing together researchers at events on the criminal justice system. Two University of Washington sociologists are among the participants.

Professor Saadia M. Pekkanen’s contribution to Forbes scrutinizes the “counterspace” technologies of countries around the world.

The Record brought in a panel to talk about some of the key issues happening in the news around the Thanksgiving holiday. Michael Blake, professor of philosophy at the UW, is interviewed.

In a seven-decade teaching career and in many books and articles, Douglass North, a former UW economics professor, became known for challenging traditional market-based methods of economic analysis.

One of only 13 Fellows elected this year to lifetime appointments, Professor Bajari joins an elite group of economic researchers from around the world.

Dr. North was on the faculty of the University of Washington in Seattle for 33 years.

Have you ever felt like a stranger in your own country? If so, you’re not alone. A poll conducted by the UW Institute for the Study of Ethnicity, Race and Sexuality is referenced.

A passionate advocate for higher education, Thane Cleland, ’87, has been fostering UW community through the Portland Huskies UW Alumni Association Chapter for the past 20 years.

Bill Radke talks with University of Washington history professor Margaret O'Mara about the impact of Microsoft on the economy and culture of the Pacific Northwest.

A female libido pill hit the market in October with less-than-anticipated demand. Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology talks about why that demand may have been low.

The Gates Foundation isn't saying whether profits or ethics led to unloading Exxon, other stocks. Scott Montgomery, lecturer in international studies weighs in.

Daniel Chirot, a professor of Russian and Eurasian Studies at the UW’s Henry M. Jackson School, has just returned from a month in Paris and reflects on recent violence in that city.

Dr. Jana Lone, director for the Center for Philosophy for Children, talked to parents about understanding their philosophical children.

"As Canadians, we all have occasion to answer the question: What should the role of our military be, in working against human rights abuses abroad?" writes Michael Blake, UW professor of philosophy.

Carlene Cross is a UW alumna who teaches forgiveness seminars for the Army Survivor’s Outreach Services and writing classes at the University of Washington.