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Forget the crosstalk and poor Wi-Fi signals. The psychological benefits are vital for some. Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, is quoted.

Steven Goodreau, professor of anthropology, and Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, discuss the importance of sticking to social distancing measures.

Peter Khan, professor of psychology, explains the psychological benefits of getting ample time outside amidst social distancing measures.

Center for Philosophy director Jana Mohr Lone discusses a set of resources the Center has complied to help families with young children adapt to the coronavirus.

Professor of psychology Jonathan Kanter and psychology doctoral student Adam Kuczynski discuss their new study about the psychological effects of social distancing.

Sham Kakade, associate professor of statistics, weighs in on​ Apple's and Google's bold plan using signals from smartphones to help stem the spread of COVID-19. 

Steve Goodreau, professor of anthropology, and Martina Morris, professor of sociology and of statistics, explain how visiting just one friend could undo the goal of social distancing.

Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom explains how the 49er's Superbowl loss could have slowed the spread of the coronavirus.

UW schools and departments from the chemistry department to the School of Drama have been utilizing their 3D printers to print face shields for healthcare workers to protect against COVID-19.

Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, explains his new study about the effects of the coronavirus on mental health.

Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, discusses the spread of misinformation about the coronavirus epidemic.

Professors Steve Goodreau and Martina Morris explain how violating distancing measures, even in seemingly small ways, can put people at risk of contracting coronavirus.

Steve Goodreau, professor of anthropology at the UW, and Martina Morris, professor of sociology and of statistics, explain how forgoing social distancing can have disastrous effects.

Martina Morris, emeritus professor of statistics and sociology, explains the concept of "superspreaders," and how she hopes to better understand them.

Steven Goodreau, professor of anthropology, and Martina Morris, professor emerita of sociology and statistics, explain why it's important to maintain strict social distancing measures.