Diversity

University of Washington, Jennifer Laird, wrote a widely cited dissertation, examining the effects of public-sector layoffs on different races

Professor Wendy Stone from Psychology discusses her work with Sesame Street. 

A Op-Ed from UW Psychology and I-LABS faculty Allison Master, Sapna Cheryan and Andrew N. Meltzoff.

UW Psychology's Kristina Olson speak about her research on children and families.

Sociology doctoral students found that some Seattle neighborhoods may not be so diverse when you analyze the area block by block. 

The number of Wikipedia entries on female scientists is staggeringly low, but that might be changing. Margaret O'Mara, professor of history at the UW, is quoted. 

BlackPast.org, the online reference guide to African-American history started by University of Washington history professor Quintard Taylor, is getting an executive director and a website redesign.

The UW is ramping up Indigenous learning across campus. 

A mostly white crowd gathers to hear an all-black panel including Megan Ming Francis, assistant professor of political science. But listening is, at best, a start.

Research from UW Psychology faculty show transgender children can thrive with the right support.

The meaning and importance of the term "difference" is the focus of UW communication professor Ralina Joseph's recent lecture "What’s The Difference With 'Difference?'"

When Professor Quintard Taylor got an email from New Zealand, he realized he was onto something big.

Dan Grunspan was studying the habits of undergraduates when he noticed a persistent trend: Male students assumed their male classmates knew more about course material than female students.

The researchers say bias in the classroom could be mitigated through measures like randomized calling during class and creating small-group discussions that are less intimidating.

Shirley Malcom (1967) has been a vocal advocate for equity in STEM fields, building on her own experiences in the sciences.