Social Sciences Division

To understand the origins of this beast of myth and legend, KUOW spoke with Lauren Poyer, a lecturer in Scandinavian Studies who specializes in mythology.

Colin Marshall, associate professor of philosophy, explains what to say to someone who refuses to wear a mask.

Scott Radnitz, professor of international studies, and Yuan Hsiao, sociology doctoral student, explain the disagreement over whether Black Lives Matter protesters are peaceful.

Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies, explains Trump's decision to allow drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

When a noted expert on Ladino — the endangered language of the Sephardic Jewish community — taught a UW course from Israel, it attracted students from around the world.

The Jackson School of International Studies has received a $200,000 grant for cybersecurity research from Carnegie Corporation of New York.

Faculty in the Department of Statistics at the University of Washington are actively engaged in research related to COVID-19.  

In an attack mailer, a photo of Democrat T’wina Nobles, who is Black, was altered to make her look extremely dark. Christopher Parker, professor of political science, is quoted.

A love of languages and a long career with the CIA inspired Helen Louise Noyes (BA, 1969) to support UW students studying challenging languages. 

Daniel Bessner, a professor of international studies and adviser to Bernie Sanders’s presidential campaign, is quoted.

Monica Rojas-Stewart, assistant director of the African Studies and Latin American and Caribbean Studies programs, has been sharing ideas with Early Music Seattle.

Aseem Prakash, professor of political science, is referenced in this article explaining the Biden-Harris administration's view towards nuclear energy.

Aseem Prakash, professor of political science, is referenced in this article explaining the Biden-Harris administration's view towards nuclear energy.

There is an upheaval in the local real estate industry, which has avoided grappling with racism and segregation. Quintard Taylor, professor emeritus of history, is quoted.

Rick Bonus, professor of American ethnic studies, broke ground on by becoming the first Filipino American to be appointed a UW department chair.