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Visiting ‘just one friend’ could undo goal of social distancing, UW researchers say
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.
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Feel like visiting ‘just one friend’ during COVID-19 lockdown? UW illustrates damage it could cause
Professors Steve Goodreau and Martina Morris explain how violating distancing measures, even in seemingly small ways, can put people at risk of contracting coronavirus.
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Visiting even 'just one friend' puts everyone at higher risk for 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.
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UW team illustrates the adverse impact of visiting ‘just one friend’ during COVID-19 lockdown
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.
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A Course on Plagues Hits Home
Anthropology professor Steven Goodreau's "Plagues and Peoples" course took on heightened relevance when the coronavirus emerged.
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Taiwan Is Beating the Coronavirus. Can the US Do the Same?
Stevan Harrell, professor emeritus of anthropology, explains why Taiwan has been so effective at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
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A Difficult Journey Inspires Action
Yasmin Habib (BA, Anthropology) understands firsthand the pressures faced by immigrant youth. She created a nonprofit to help them thrive.
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Oversize vehicles offer tenuous home amid U.S. housing crisis
Graham Pruss, anthropology lecturer, discusses the reasons behind the increase in families living in vehicles.
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Seattle's lack of housing forces families to live in their cars: "I reached a point where I didn't see any hope"
Graham Pruss, anthropology lecturer, discusses the reasons behind why Seattle families may resort to living in vehicles.
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Evolving an arch across the foot’s width helped hominids walk upright
Anthropology Professor Patricia Kramer discusses why humans evolved with arched feet and how its helped us walk upright.
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Ancient aboriginal aquaculture system older than Stonehenge uncovered by Australia wildfires
Ben Marwick, associate professor of anthropology discusses an ancient aboriginal aquaculture system recently uncovered by the Australian wildfires.
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This Year in Focus: 19 for 2019
Students and professors show the diverse research, opportunities, and learning at the UW through this photoset.
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Mindful travel, Silicon Valley’s evolution, Schumann on viola, Seattle history — UW-authored books, music for the Husky on your list
UW professors in the departments of history, English, music, and anthropology have recently produced a multitude of diverse books and music.
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10 years after the Nobel Prize, telomeres are still a murky lead in longevity research
Associate professor of anthropology, Dan Eisenberg, discusses research into genetic links to longevity.
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A shower, beds for the kids and ‘French Toast Wednesdays’: New blessings for a grateful Eastside family
Graham Pruss, University of Washington lecturer, discusses the socioeconomic reasons behind why families live in vehicles.