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How to change people’s minds about wearing masks
Psychology professor Jane Simoni explains effective tactics for getting people to wear masks and explaining why they're important.
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Scientists Say New, Lower CDC Estimates For Severity Of COVID-19 Are Optimistic
Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, CDC's revised estimates for future infections, which some say is too optimistic and many fear the agency could be responding to political pressure.
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How to help your teenagers if they’re having a tough time during the pandemic
The uncertainty and disruption the coronavirus has brought means that teens are struggling at a much steeper level than usual. Liliana Lengua, professor of psychology, is quoted.
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Special Report: 'Death Sentence'-The Hidden Coronavirus Toll in U.S. Jails and Prisons
Prisons during the coronavirus face shortages for testing and treatment. Marc Stern, faculty member at the School of Public Health is quoted.
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Fighting COVID-19 with Math
Faculty in the Department of Applied Mathematics contribute to coronavirus planning and strategy.
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Opinion: What the Proponents of ‘Natural’ Herd Immunity Don’t Say
Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, cautions against the claims made by recent proponents of the herd immunity theory in regards to the coronavirus.
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From hospitals to unemployment offices, there are many known unknowns during this pandemic
Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, explores the uncertainty of coronavirus, such as the actual count of those infected and how news sources are collecting their own data.
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Social isolation challenges Seattle’s ‘resilient’ mental health
Jonathan Kanter, associate professor of psychology, and Adam Kuczynski, graduate student in psychology, explain that most people in King County are adapting, but worry that could change.
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Initiative announces award of 21 COVID-19 rapid response grants
The UW Population Health department has awarded 21 different Faculty-lead teams grants totaling $350,000 , matched to approximately $820,000. Ali H. Mokdad is quoted.
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Creating an app that could help fight the coronavirus
A UW app may be able to help slow the spread of coronavirus by tracking it's spread and alerting those who could help. Sham Kakade, professor of statistics at the UW, is interviewed.
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The Pandemic doesn't have to be this Confusing
Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, provides a comprehensive explanation on COVID-19, Coronavirus, and how to make sense of the current crisis in the Atlantic
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True or false: Can you spot the infodemic in our midst?
Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, guides the reader through some of the myths surrounding the coronavirus and the best ways to stop the spread of misinformation.
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How To Thrive During The Pandemic: 10 Strategies For Resilience Based On Brain Science
After time in quarantine, you’re likely feeling stressed—but it is possible to enhance your well-being and develop resilience through science developed in UW studies.
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The anti-quarantine protests aren’t about COVID-19
Christopher Parker, professor of political science, explains the hidden reasons behind the anti-quarantine protests.
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Can Antibody Tests Help End the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, explains how antibody tests can help model the spread of the coronavirus, even if they are not reliable enough to guide policy on reopening.