Social Sciences Division

Christopher Parker, professor of political science, explains the hidden reasons behind the anti-quarantine protests.

During this time of uncertainty and isolation, find solace in digital opportunities to connect, share, and engage through opportunities with the Henry, the Center for Labor Studies, and more.

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.

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.

Julia Sweeney (BA, International Studies, '82) recalls her career as a writer and performance artist, with all the ups and downs.

Dan Chirot of the UW's Jackson School of International Studies spreads warnings about violent revolutions in his latest book and interview.

Political science Professor Aseem Prakash explains how online Earth Day events have the potential to sustain climate-friendly actions resulting from coronavirus prevention measures.

Steven Goodreau, professor of anthropology, and Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, discuss the importance of sticking to social distancing measures.

Center for Philosophy director Jana Mohr Lone discusses a set of resources the Center has complied to help families with young children adapt to the coronavirus.

This week at the UW, one can virtually tune in to events surrounding Earth Day, art history, and Scandanavian studies.

Tami Hohn, American Indian Studies lecturer, explains how technology aids in her teaching of southern Lushootseed.

Junior and political science major, Virginia Burton, has won the prestigious Truman scholarship.

Jonathan Mayer, professor emeritus of geography and epidemiology, explains how geography is an important discipline in stopping the spread of the coronavirus.

Steve Goodreau, professor of anthropology, explains how breaking social distancing measures to visit "just one friend" could have disastrous effects.

Steve Goodreau, professor of anthropology, and Martina Morris, professor of sociology and of statistics, explain how visiting just one friend could undo the goal of social distancing.