The Social Sciences focus on the study of people and their behavior, as individuals and as members of economies and societies, as well as the systems, technologies, and conditions that they create. Although there is significant overlap with other fields from computer science and engineering to the natural sciences and humanities, the social sciences have their own intellectual traditions and methodologies that engage both theoretical approaches and intensely practical application. The Social Sciences deepen our understanding of humanity and reveal the complexity and richness of the human condition while also considering how to navigate an increasingly complicated, rapidly changing economic and technological environment.
The School of Social Science at Bellevue College offers 16 programs with a wide range of degrees, certifications, and pathways. Visit the Programs, Certificates, and Advising page to learn more.
Proudly presents Under the Same Stars: The Night Sky–Humanity’s Original Information System, by Winnie Li, Professor and Chair of the Data Management & Analysis Program
Thursday, October 15, 2026
• 3-3:45 PM, Room B-104 for a presentation
• 4-4:45 PM, Planetarium in Room B-244 for a show
Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Let’s take a journey through the night sky, exploring how cultures transmute the same stars into stories, maps, and knowledge.
No astronomy or data science background is required, just bring your curiosity. Come discover a new way to look at the night sky!
Please contact winnie.li@bellevuecollege.edu for more information.
Psi Beta students Bianca Mascarenhas and John Stout presented their research study at the Western Psychological Association 2026 convention in Tacoma, WA and were tied for first place as the Best Psi Beta Poster! Their year-long research project focused on the relationships between parenting styles experienced in childhood and their impact on academic motivation, locus of control, and performance.