Social Sciences Division

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.

Professors Steve Goodreau and Martina Morris explain how violating distancing measures, even in seemingly small ways, can put people at risk of contracting coronavirus.

Steve Goodreau, professor of anthropology at the UW, and Martina Morris, professor of sociology and of statistics, explain how forgoing social distancing can have disastrous effects.

Martina Morris, emeritus professor of statistics and sociology, explains the concept of "superspreaders," and how she hopes to better understand them.

Steven Goodreau, professor of anthropology, and Martina Morris, professor emerita of sociology and statistics, explain why it's important to maintain strict social distancing measures.

Emeritus professor of statistics and sociology Martina Morris explains "superspreaders" of the coronavirus epidemic and how understanding them could help control the spread.

Aseem Prakash, political science professor, compares how countries are cooperating when it comes to climate change versus the coronavirus.

Professor of gender studies and political science, Leela Fernandes, has been named the new director of the Jackson School.

Mira Green, history lecturer, is featured in this week's edition of "Faculty Friday."

Aseem Prakash, political science professor, explain how to fly responsibly in light of greenhouse gas emissions.

Professor of international studies, David Bachman, explains how the coronavirus and China's response to it have heightened political tensions between China and the US.

Aseem Prakash, political science professor, details the inequities involved in coronavirus prevention policies.

Anthropology professor Steven Goodreau's "Plagues and Peoples" course took on heightened relevance when the coronavirus emerged.

American Indian Studies lecturer Tami Hohn has brought the Southern Lushootseed language to life for a new generation of students on the land where the language was originally spoken.

Associate professor of political science Christopher Adolph explains why state officials have been taking a large leadership role in preventing the spread of coronavirus.