Coronavirus Response

Emily Levesque, professor of astronomy, writes about COVID-19 and astronomy.

Some of Washington's elderly and immunocompromised have made tough choices about what is “essential” travel. Cheryl Kaiser, professor of psychology, is quoted.

In this emotional equivalent to an ultramarathon, it’s key to have some stress-reducing strategies available. Marsha Linehan, professor emeritus of psychology, is quoted.

Brands are starting to make colorful masks for children. Child psychologists see this as a positive step toward “normalcy.” Shannon Dorsey, professor of psychology, is quoted.

“It has been remarkable to see such deep partisan divides about basic medical science,” writes Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology.

The South Asia Center recently concluded a workshop that brought together 26 language learners from across the country for two weeks of online learning sessions. 

Seattle’s known as a city of icy introverts. The pandemic proved otherwise, even as we socially distanced. Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, is quoted.

Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, explains how you can evaluate COVID-19 news in a calm way and avoid things like "anxiety scrolling."

Four UW psychologists explain how to keep and build relationships during the pandemic.

Adrian Raftery, professor of statistics and sociology, explains how different sets of facts and figures about COVID-19 can paint different pictures of the pandemic.

A study from the department of sociology about divorce rates is mentioned in this article about how divorce rates may spike after the pandemic ends.

Emma PeConga and Gabby Gauthier, doctoral students in psychology, are interviewed about the importance of resilience and how we can work toward it amidst the current pandemic.

Eryk Waligora, a graduate student in international studies, is quoted in this article about Audrey Tang, Taiwan's digital minister.

Data from antibody tests in 10 different cities and states indicate that many people with no symptoms may be spreading the virus. Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, is quoted.

Alexes Harris, professor of sociology, explains how the system of monetary sanctions (fines and fees) can devastate peoples' lives.