Social Sciences Division

The United States imprisons more people than any other country in the world. Humanities Washington hosted one of its Think & Drink events to explore the reasons behind this rise in incarceration.

The UW's Integrated Social Sciences degree program allows students to take courses anywhere--including active-duty military stationed abroad.

David Hyde speaks with University of Washington historian Margaret O'Mara about the popularity of political outsiders in Washington State.

A new Asia-Pacific Military Fellowship in the Jackson School provides immersion in the history and culture of Asian countries.

Jane Yang, a UW sophomore who grew up in Shanghai, is teaching the UW men’s basketball team about her language and culture. Now, she’s looking at her home — and herself — with fresh eyes.

Scott Montgomery, a lecturer in the Jackson School of International Studies, uses a range of case studies to trace the evolution of technical thought through history.

UW professor Christopher Parker shares his insight on the status of the House with Paul Ryan now as speaker.

"A conversation about race and policing is part of moving toward solutions," writes columnist Jerry Large in The Seattle Times, covering a Humanities Washington event.

Mark Smith, UW professor of political science, talks about his book, "Secular Faith," in which he argues that religion often mirrors shifts in the political landscape.

International Studies Professor Saadia Pekkanen writes for Forbes about the US- Japan military space alliance.

The Olympian previews UW Tacoma’s Views on the Pacific forum. Jackson School of International Studies faculty Clark Sorensen and Saadia Pekkanen (moderator) will participate.

Jackson School of International Studies Ph.D. student Clint Work co-authored this article on South Korean President Park Geun-hye’s trip to Washington, D.C.

In the new book "Pivotal Tuesdays: Four Elections that Shaped the Twentieth Century," University of Washington history professor Margaret O'Mara focuses on the outliers.

"Serious research has serious consequences," says the Seattle Times editorial board in response to recent news of a break-in at the UW Center for Human Rights.

History professor Mark Smith suggests that Americans are actually enjoying a relative respite from religiously-influenced debates.