Social Sciences Division

Margaret O'Mara, history professor, explains the long-term effects the coronavirus epidemic could have on how we view big government.

Scott Radnitz, associate professor of international studies, discusses government intervention in the coronavirus pandemic.

Margaret O'Mara, history professor, discusses the Defense Protection Act and other extreme measures the US government could take to manage the coronavirus pandemic.

Stevan Harrell, professor emeritus of anthropology, explains why Taiwan has been so effective at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.

Pepper Schwartz, sociology professor, gives advice for staying positive in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Associate professor of history, Laurie Marhoefer, discusses what lessons from the US government's management of the AIDS crisis can be applied to the coronavirus pandemic.

Aseem Prakash, political science professor, explains why the methods being used to slow the spread of the coronavirus can't necessarily be used to combat climate change.

Scott Montgomery, international studies lecturer discusses how coronavirus has created a new oil shock, and what its long-term effects could be.

Ian Schnee, undergraduate studies director of philosophy, gives insight on what it's like holding online classes.

Yasmin Habib (BA, Anthropology) understands firsthand the pressures faced by immigrant youth. She created a nonprofit to help them thrive.

Margaret O'Mara, history professor, discusses how the tech industry often fails to look backward in history.

Political science Professor Aseem Prakash explains the coronavirus's impact on the environment and on global supply chains.

Students in the Interdisciplinary Honors class “Citizen Acts to Challenge Poverty” collaborated with Real Change to bring the exhibit Portraits for Change.

Margaret O'Mara, history professor, writes about what life is like in Seattle, epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the US.

History Professor Lynn Thomas discusses the racist history of skin lightening products, many of which contain dangerous mercury.