Social sciences
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A UW scholar weighs the credibility of Wikipedia.
As China gains prominence on the world stage, the university strengthens its connections.
A UW institute and a growing summer event bring Yiddish to life on campus.
From car seats to clean air, federal and state regulations influence our lives.
Sociologist tracks migration in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Fred Gardaphé ’76 knew that if he didn’t get out of the Mafia-dominated neighborhood where he grew up, he could wind up dead. UW–Madison provided a way out.
A UW sociologist explores the complicated roles of mothers and nannies.
Those who post to dating sites fudge the facts strategically.
An exhibit shows that sparse information once led to cartographic creativity.
Sensory processing disorders make ordinary annoyances unbearable.
A new UW center is exploring what Americans need to know about their finances.
Blogs aren’t just about trivial pursuits anymore. UW faculty are using these online diaries to share ideas and discoveries with colleagues around the world.
Khipus are an ancient method of recording information, one that goes back to the Inca empire that pre-dated the arrival of Europeans.
A national study links leisure spending to a sense of well-being.
Research leads to a smoother transition for patients and caregivers.
You never know where a story might take you
An innovative program staffed by law professors and students pairs crime victims and offenders who are willing to meet — and willing to learn lessons from each other.
We offer seven examples of life-changing UW discoveries, knowing full well that it’s only a start. Think back and add a favorite to our list, then learn what’s afoot at the new Wisconsin Institutes of Discovery.
Google magically begins completing your thoughts
Researchers try meta-analysis to find what works, what doesn’t.
The welcome mat is out when today's soldiers return to campus, unlike what their Vietnam counterparts experienced while reentering civilian life during an uncivil era.