Coronavirus Response

  • The Long Darkness Before Dawn

    With vaccines and a new administration, the pandemic will be tamed. But experts say the coming months “are going to be just horrible.” Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology at the UW, is mentioned.

    11/30/2020 | The New York Times
  • The Long Darkness Before Dawn

    With vaccines and a new administration, the pandemic will be tamed. But experts say the coming months “are going to be just horrible.” Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology at the UW, is mentioned.

    11/30/2020 | The New York Times
  • Luedtke involved in COVID-19 research to improve precision and speed up clinical trials

    Assistant Professor of statistics Alex Luedtke has identified statistical methods for the analysis of COVID-19 treatment trials.

    11/25/2020 | Department of Statistics
  • KOMO-AM (Seattle, WA)

    Jane Simoni, professor of psychology at the UW, gives advice on how to navigate interpersonal conflicts that arise from changing Thanksgiving plans and shares how her own plans have changed.

    11/23/2020 | Muck Rack
  • Alone for the holidays? Here's how to find joy in the solitude

    We know spending the holidays on our own will keep our loved ones healthy. That doesn’t make it any easier. But there’s joy to be found in solitude. We spoke to experts in stress and connection who told us how to navigate the complicated emotions around spending the holidays alone. Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology at the UW, is quoted.

    11/23/2020 | CNN
  • LISTEN: Norwegian concept of frifluftsliv offers insight to coping with pandemic

    There’s a Norwegian term for deliberately embracing time spent outside, for both the mental and physical benefits. It’s frifluftsliv, something Alaskans will find familiar, in spirit if not in name. And some say it’s a way to cope with the many limitations on life during a pandemic. Andy Meyer, assistant teaching professor of Scandinavian studies at the UW, is quoted.

    11/21/2020 | Alaska Public Media
  • After a ‘Covid Semester,’ the University of Michigan Gets Tougher on the Virus

    Like many big state universities, the University of Michigan tried to open with some semblance of normalcy. Outbreaks ensued. Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology at the UW, is quoted.

    11/20/2020 | The New York Times
  • When states mandate masks, fewer people catch COVID-19

    The governors of Iowa and North Dakota recently announced mandates that require people to wear masks in public. Both leaders previously resisted mask rules but issued them in the past week as daily COVID-19 cases spiked in their states, overrunning hospitals and intensive care units. Christopher Adolph, associate professor of political science at the UW, is quoted.

    11/20/2020 | Popular Science
  • The Show Must Go On — Online

    Presenting a School of Drama production live online required creativity — and dependable wifi — for the students, faculty, and staff involved. 

    November 2020 Perspectives
  • What happens to workplace perks when no-one’s in the office?

    Drinks on tap, rock-climbing walls, gourmet cafeterias — perks are a hallmark of many desirable workplaces. But when workers are not in the office to actually enjoy them, companies are being forced to reevaluate their incentives and work culture. Margaret O'Mara, professor of history at the UW, is quoted.

    BBC
  • How to Deal With Quarantine-Induced Social Anxiety

    In some ways, you might think that COVID-19 would be a boon for people who relish alone time or who worry in social situations, but as a clinical psychologist, I’m noticing that despite socializing less, many of my clients are stressing more about connecting, writes Jenny Taitz. Marsha Linehan, professor emeritus of psychology at the UW, is referenced.

    The New York Times
  • Henry Teen Art Collective reflects on turbulent times through self-portrait series

    Teens at the Henry Teen Art Collective have created an exhibition of self-portraits to be displayed on the Henry’s website.

    The Daily
  • Could COVID impact voter turnout in Washington state?

    The final days of campaign season come just as coronavirus infection rates rise, something that likely wouldn’t have a big impact on results in Washington with voters using an established mail-in system. In other states, it’s been a scramble to redesign voting systems and change voting behavior. James Long, associate professor of political science at the UW, is interviewed.

    King5 News
  • A UW student’s 3D video game depicts life during COVID-19 pandemic for people of color

    During the pandemic, many people have leaned into art and hobbies to ease the stress of everyday life. For Chanhee Choi, a multidisciplinary interactive artist and Ph.D. candidate in the University of Washington Digital Arts and Experimental Media department, art became a way to reflect on her experience with discrimination and racism as a Korean in America during the pandemic.

    The Seattle Times
  • New UW study shows COVID-19 doesn't spread evenly through Seattle neighborhoods

    A new UW study finds that denser neighborhoods reach peak infection rate earlier while nearby neighborhoods won’t reach their peak infection until weeks or even years later. Zack Almquist, assistant professor of sociology at the UW, is quoted.

    King 5