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English Department discusses coronavirus, ‘politics of care’ in ‘Literature, Language, Culture’ podcasts, videos — plus Devin Naar of Sephardic Studies interviewed on two podcasts
The Department of English has introduced its new “Literature, Language, Culture” Dialogue Series, a series of podcasts and YouTube videos in which UW humanities faculty discuss their research and teaching — “including the ways our work contributes to how we experience and seek to understand this time of global crisis.”
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UW political science expert on the value of mail-in voting
With two months before the general election – and amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic – mail-in voting has taken on a greater importance, and drawn more political attention, than in elections past.
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‘Dear Enemies’ Are Made When A Song Sparrow Learns To Sing
Emeritus research psychologist Michael D. Beecher discusses the complex calls of song sparrows.
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Rare treat: endangered orcas return to Salish Sea in search of scarce salmon
Center for Conservation Biology orca researcher Deborah Giles explains Southern orca resident presence in the Salish Sea.
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Hibernation May Be a 250-Million-Year-Old Survival Trick
Christian Sidor, biology professor, discusses the history of hibernation.
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Silver Linings for Non-Carbon Energy – If We Want to See Them
Scott Montgomery, professor of international studies, discusses the silver linings of the post-pandemic energy landscape.
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Evidence suggests an animal that roamed with the dinosaurs went into a hibernation-like state to survive
Megan Whitney, doctoral student in biology, and Christian Sidor, biology professor discuss new evidence suggesting a species that roamed the Earth with the dinosaurs hibernated.
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National Parks And Pebble Mine Reveal The Influence Of Competitive Elections And Conservative Celebrities
Aseem Prakash, professor of political science, discusses outside influences on the Trump administration's environmental policies.
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Coastal Job: Whale Dog
Deborah Giles, researcher from the Center for Conservation Biology, and her dog, Eba, research killer whales in the Puget Sound.
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Here’s what pregnant orcas are up against in Puget Sound
Dr. Deborah Giles, researcher with the Center for Conservation Biology discusses risks to pregnant orcas in Puget Sound.
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5 fun ways to lift your kids’ spirits this week | The Weekly Wonder
The Seattle Times gives ideas for busting boredom, including reading spider facts from the Burke Museum.
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What the coronavirus can teach us about fighting climate change
Rubén Manzanedo, a postdoctoral researcher in biology, is quoted in this article about what COVID-19 can teach us about fighting climate change.
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Trump greenlights drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, but will oil companies show up?
Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies, explains Trump's decision to allow drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
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What Will A Biden-Harris Administration Do For Nuclear Energy?
Aseem Prakash, professor of political science, is referenced in this article explaining the Biden-Harris administration's view towards nuclear energy.
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What Will A Biden-Harris Administration Do For Nuclear Energy?
Aseem Prakash, professor of political science, is referenced in this article explaining the Biden-Harris administration's view towards nuclear energy.