Social Sciences Division

Christopher Sebastian Parker, political science professor, discusses King County's decision to change its namesake from a slave owner to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Daniel Bessner, assistant professor of international studies, is praised for his research in how professional studies have responded to the changing world of academia.

Political science Professor Aseem Prakash weighs in on the analysis surrounding Microsoft's newly-announced "carbon-negative" goal.

Political science Professor Aseem Prakash analyzes the race for climate leadership among tech companies.

James Gregory, history professor, discusses the importance of sensitivity towards a place's racial history.

David Bachman, professor of international studies, weighs in on the new US-China trade deal.

Jackson School lecturer Scott Montgomery analyzes how US-Iran conflict is affecting oil prices.

Professor of political science, Lance Bennett, was awarded an honorary doctorate at the University of Bern in Switzerland.

Scott Montgomery, a lecturer of international studies, writes about modern threat of global conflict in collaboration with a US Ambassador.

History Professor James Gregory discusses how looking back at Seattle's 1920s may help us in the 2020s.

History Professor Margaret O'Mara is highlighted in this rundown of UW's media presence in 2019.

Julie Brines, associate professor of sociology, weighs in on whether it's true that more couples divorce in January than other months of the year.

Professor in and director of the Jackson school, Dr. Resat Kasaba, discusses how the U.S.'s recent airstrike on Iran could affect American interests in the region.

Professor in and director of the Jackson school, Dr. Resat Kasaba, gives insight on the recent U.S. airstrike on Iran.

Dr. Resat Kasaba, professor in and director of the Jackson school, gives insight on the long term effects of the U.S.'s recenty airstrike on Iran.