Social Sciences Division

A new book by University of Washington history professor George Behlmer seeks to improve understanding of the British colonial era.

As all things pumpkin spice arrive in grocery store aisles and on restaurant menus, a new UW study describes the earliest-known use of nutmeg as a food ingredient.

UW political science professor and founding director of the Center for Environmental Politics, Aseem Prakash, on the potential impact of initiative 1631

NPR Kroc Fellowship selected Mayowa Aina (BA, International Studies, 2017) for the yearlong program designed to develop the next generation of extraordinary public media journalists.

Aseem Prakash, founding director of the UW's Center for Environmental Politics, said the Marshall Islands’ move spoke to a growing trend around carbon neutrality.

"What we're looking at is something like a settler colonial situation where an entire generation is lost," said Darren Byler, a researcher of Uighur culture at UW.

Margaret O'Mara explores the impact of a December 1968 computer presentation that came to be called “the mother of all demos” in an episode of a new podcast series.

Oped-Ed by Daniel Bessner, Assistant Professor of International Studies | The rising left needs more foreign policy. Here's how it can start.

Funding to support the teaching and study of world regions and foreign languages, and generate public engagement in international affairs.

From El Salvador to Spokane, the UW Center for Human Rights seeks justice.

Journalism lecturer, Caley Cook, recommends reading investigative journalism to understand bigger issues and for building a foundation of knowledge about government accountability.

In an introductory American Indian Studies course, students left the classroom to learn about Indigenous cultures.

Op-ed by American Ethnic Studies Assistant Professor, Vincent Schleitwiler 

UW political scientist, Scott Lemieux, on Andrew Gillum's primary victory and the 2018 midterms. 

UW sociologist, Jonathan Warren, is quoted in this article about identity, privilege and affirmative action.