Social Sciences

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A Tale of Two Economic Crises?

Five questions for economic historian James Siodla
Chido Mpofu ’20

Seeing the Need, Taking Action

Chido Mpofu ’20 broadens her horizons to make a difference in her community

An Unprecedented Downturn—with a Possible Silver Lining

Colby economists say this crash is different, and liberal arts skills could be crucial in the recovery
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Hints in the Language

A new psychology study by Colbians presents how younger and older adults remember content and source of tweets and news headlines

A New Window Into Children’s Memory

Professor of Psychology Martha Arterberry’s new study comes with implications for eyewitness testimonies

Much to Fear, Then and Now

Medieval historian Larissa Taylor on how history can inform action in times of crisis
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Stressed about Stress? Think again—and differently

A new study by Nathan Huebschmann ’19 and Associate Professor of Psychology Erin Sheets shows the power of thinking positively about stress on a new population

Davis Project for Peace Winners to Initiate Menstrual Help for Refugees in Uganda

With the $10,000 award, Bahudodda and Qazi will spend the summer at the Nakivale Refugee Settlement in western Uganda to implement their three-fold project.
Supporters of the Austrian Freedom Party (FPOe) waving flags at the Viktor-Adler-Markt prior to elections to the National Council on September 27, 2019 in Vienna, Austria

Coronavirus Used to Stoke Anti-immigration Fears

As health threat spreads, Jennifer Yoder points to factors behind Far Right’s continuing rise in Europe
Side by side photos of Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Sara Gideon.

Colby Poll Shows Statistical Dead Heat in Maine’s U.S. Senate Race

“There’s a long way to go, and things can change,” said Dan Shea, Colby College professor of government and the lead researcher on the poll, who noted Sen. Collins last earned re-election with 67 percent of the vote. “However, the results indicate this could be the kind of race Sen. Collins has not had to deal with before.”