Psychology Faculty MACSS Computational Social Science Student Alumni
Study shows artists are capable of engineering visual memorability
The Brain Bridge Lab research, which included an art contest and gallery exhibit, also found computational models could determine art’s memorable char...
October 14, 2026
A new book explores the modern evolution of public health in Tokyo
The socio-spatial history text offers a nuanced look at how modern medicine impacted the organization of urban spaces and society. By Sarah Steimer Wh...
October 5, 2026
Russell Tuttle, scholar of human evolution, 1939-2026
The six-decade UChicago professor was known for championing honest scholarship, diverse perspectives, and his students. Remembered for his inclusivit...
October 2, 2026
An inaugural study-abroad program in Sydney examines history through exploration and observation
The three-week course took students across the city to consider how relationships among people, land, and human health changed as the Australian port ...
October 2, 2026
Faculty History Economics Anthropology
SSD Welcomes 4 New Faculty for the 2026-27 Academic Year
Harris SolomonProfessor, Department of AnthropologyHarris Solomon is a medical anthropologist with research interests in the dynamic relations between...
September 10, 2026
Why the Normalization of Political Violence Changes Everything
Our Own Worst Enemies details how violent populism threatens American democracy, and how the solution is at the center of the political spectrum.By Sa...
September 2, 2026
Faculty Alumni RDI Political Science MACSS CIR C3S2
Congratulating the 2026 SSD Recipients for Excellence in MA Advising and Mentoring
This year’s Awards for Excellence in MA Advising and Mentoring recognize professors celebrated for their generosity, encouragement, patience, and supp...
September 3, 2026
New Faculty Scholar Award Invests in Child Development and Education Scholarship
Gift shaped by alumna’s lifelong commitment to research and practice in these areasBy Sarah Steimer Throughout her career, including more than three d...
August 11, 2026
When oversight is contested, citizens are less likely to hold incumbents accountable
A new study suggests democratic backsliding can occur when individuals doubt the intent behind oversight bodies’ criticisms.By Sarah Steimer Citizens ...
August 2, 2026
A new book on ancient Indian Ocean trade considers the effects of objects in motion
Sea of Treasures looks beyond a traditional reading of archives to explore the connection of commodity and experience.By Sarah SteimerIndian Ocean imp...
July 24, 2026