Population Health

  • Adolph ranked #1 among political scientists for impact

    In a global ranking of research productivity of political scientists, UW Professor Christopher Adolph was ranked first globally for recent impact, thanks to his research on COVID-19 policies.

    04/23/2025 | College of Arts & Sciences
  • The real reason autism rates are rising

    Autism rates are rising, but RFK Jr. is wrong about the reasons. Here's what the science says. Annette Estes, director of the UW Autism Center and a research professor of speech and hearing sciences, is quoted.

    04/17/2025 | Scientific American
  • Why cameras are popping up in eldercare facilities

    Roughly 20 states now have laws permitting families to place cameras in the rooms of loved ones. Facility operators are often opposed. Clara Berridge, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.

    04/07/2025 | The New York Times
  • Through Chemistry and 3D Printing, New Materials Emerge

    Chemistry professor Alshakim Nelson and his research team use 3D-printing technology to develop new materials with potential real-world applications in medicine, engineering, and sustainability.

    April 2025 Perspectives
  • An Earful of AI

    Hearing aid technology is improving all the time with the help of AI, thanks to researchers like Yi Shen, professor of speech & hearing sciences. 

    March 2025 Perspectives
  • After a string of incidents, some flyers are sticking with a surprising carrier: Spirit

    Travelers frequently bemoan the ultra-budget airlines tiny seats, frequent delays, baggage fees, and lack of complementary snack and drinks. People love meme-ing the carrier, at the bare-minimum treatment on Spirits distinctive yellow planes. Jonathan Bricker, affiliate professor of psychology at the UW, is quoted.
    CNN
  • ChatGPT: Will you be my Valentine? More users are falling for AI companions

    People are increasingly falling for their favorite chatbots, spending hours each day building relationships with their artificial lovers. Chatbot site Janitor AI told Semafor that users have started 2.1 million conversations with its Valentines Day bots since they went live on Tuesday, representing about a quarter of all interactions on the site and breaking the companys all-time daily user record. Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology at the UW, is quoted.
    Yahoo! Life
  • New journal co-founded by NIH nominee raises eyebrows, misinformation fears

    The Journal of the Academy of Public Health claims to open up scientific communication. But its unusual editorial policies have some scientists concerned. Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology at the UW, is quoted.
    Science
  • More states are moving to ban cellphones at school should they?

    Massachusetts attorney general is championing a bill this legislative session that would ban students from using their cellphones and other personal electronic devices during the school day. That makes Massachusetts one of more than two dozen states where lawmakers are considering legislation this spring that would restrict students cellphone use, according to a tally by Education Week. Luca Magis-Weinberg, assistant professor of psychology at the UW, is quoted.
    Education Week
  • January is almost as synonymous for divorce inquiries as for resolutions

    A combination of enduring holiday stress and seeking a New Years change drives interest in information about ending marriages. Julie Brines, associate professor of sociology at the UW, is quoted.

    Discover Magazine
  • Higher traffic-related air pollution exposure tied to depression

    Exposure to traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) is associated with depression in women, possibly via reproductive health, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in Menopause. Anwesha Pan, a doctoral student of anthropology at the UW, is mentioned.
    HealthDay
  • Advocating for Better Health Care

    As director of government relations for the Catholic Health Association, Paulo G. Pontemayor (BA, 2005) is dedicated to increasing equity and access to health care in the United States.

    January 2025 Perspectives
  • Use radical acceptance to build emotional resiliency

    It can help us cope with painful events and find peace in the present moment. Marsha Linehan, professor emeritus of psychology at the UW, is quoted.
    The Washington Post
  • Helping Kids — and Teachers — Succeed

    Throughout her journey from preschool teacher to speech and language pathologist to a special education administrator, Sara Jerger (BS, MS, Speech & Hearing Sciences) has helped students thrive. 

    January 2025 Perspectives
  • Learning While Playing in the Great Outdoors

    Combining classroom time and outdoors experiences, a Disability Studies course explores what it means to provide access and disability justice for community members in recreation spaces.

    December 2024 Perspectives