Social Sciences Division

Assistant professor of geography, Bo Zhao, has created an interactive map showing the spread of coronovirus.

History Professor Margaret O'Mara explains why so many Amazon workers support Bernie Sanders over other candidates, even though he criticizes their employer.

Assistant professor of geography, Bo Zhao, has created an interactive map of the spread of cornavirus.

This week at UW, see art ranging in topics from Valentine's Day to jazz, both on and off-campus.

Dr. Valentina Zaitseva, senior lecturer in the Russian language department, discusses the benefits of learning multiple languages.

Political science Professor Christopher Parker is featured in this article about the changing norms of campaigning in 2020.

UW volunteers visited his second grade class on the Makah Reservation. Now Auston Jimmicum is a UW student and paying it forward. 

Recent books by faculty in Cinema and Media Studies, Asian Languages and Literature, and the Jackson School have received high praise and won multiple awards.

History Professor Margaret O'Mara weighs in on the upcoming February democratic debates.

Three talks and performances by UW faculty or hosted by the UW are featured in this collection of the best things to do this month.

Professor of history Patricia Ebrey is featured in this edition of "Faculty Friday."

Alex Lenferna, philosophy doctoral student, writes about how the creation of social 'tipping points' could lead to social transformations that mitigate the effects of climate change.

Sara R. Curran, professor of International Studies, discusses the important role immigrants play in the United States economy.

Aseem Prakash, professor of political science, gives insight on Amazon's reaction to employees speaking out about its climate policy.

History Professor James Gregory weighs in on the possible bankruptcy of a prominent West Coast union.