Social Sciences

UCSC filmmaker Tajima-Peña receives prestigious United States Artists fellowship

Filmmaker Renée Tajima-Peña has been named a USA Fellow for 2009 by United States Artists.

Massaro announces iPhone app for animated tutor

Dominic Massaro has created an iPhone application for Baldi®, a computer-animated tutor that facilitates speech.

Sophomore Gemma Givens will attend U.N. climate change conference in Copenhagen

Sophomore Gemma Givens will attend the United Nations international conference on climate change in December.

Students embrace UCSC's Program in Community and Agroecology

Thanksgiving comes only once a year, but a group of UCSC students gathers to share a meal at least three times a week as part of a unique program.

Psych undergrad organizes Sunshine Villa art show to benefit food bank

Psychology major Talia Gonzalez organized an art sale at Sunshine Villa that raised $550 for Second Harvest Food Bank.

Student protest impacts campus transportation

Approximately 300 students gathered at noon on Wednesday, November 18, at Quarry Plaza to protest the student fee proposal currently before the UC Board of Regents.

Faye Crosby awarded UC Merced's Spendlove Prize in Social Justice, Diplomacy and Tolerance

Faye J. Crosby is the recipient of this year's Alice and Clifford Spendlove Prize in Social Justice, Diplomacy and Tolerance.

Economics web site ranks UCSC sixth in the world for research on international finance

The Economics Department was ranked sixth in the world for research in international finance, according to Research Papers in Economics (RePEc).

Faculty join systemwide effort focused on global health

UCSC faculty join new UC Global Health Institute.

Legendary "man-eating" lions of Tsavo likely ate about 35 people--not 135, say scientists

The notorious "man-eating lions of Tsavo" that terrorized a railroad camp in Kenya in 1898 likely consumed about 35 people--far fewer than popular estimates.

Archaeology course unlocks "silent history" of the slave trade in West Africa

Anthropologist J. Cameron Monroe led UCSC's first undergraduate archaeological expedition to Benin this past summer.

Loik leads international collaboration on precipitation research

Michael Loik of environmental studies is the lead scientist on an international study of precipitation that's part of Biosphere 2.

Alum Sol Lipman popularizes 12-second "video tweets"

Alum Sol Lipman launched the popular 12mail app for iPhone, making it easier than ever to share short video clips on Facebook and Twitter.

Popular Science taps UCSC anthropologist Nathaniel Dominy for "Brilliant 10" issue

<i>Popular Science</i> names Nathaniel J. Dominy one of this year's "Brilliant 10" young scientists and researchers.

UCSC social scientists honored for teaching and research

Three social scientists were honored recently for teaching and research.

Del Mar screens award-winning documentary by Renee Tajima-Peña on Oct. 19

The award-winning documentary Calavera Highway, produced and directed by Renee Tajima-Peña, will screen on Monday, October 19, at 7 p.m. at the Del Mar Theater in downtown Santa Cruz.

Reminder: Sidhartha Maitra Memorial Lecture on Sunday, Oct. 18

Tickets are available for the Ninth Annual Sidhartha Maitra Memorial Lecture, featuring journalist Edward Luce, on Oct. 18.

Journalist Edward Luce to discuss India and global warming on October 18 at UCSC

Journalist Edward Luce will discuss India and climate change during the Ninth Annual Sidhartha Maitra Memorial Lecture on October 18.

3rd annual UCSC 'Founders Day' gala dinner at Cocoanut Grove to honor five exceptional individuals

UCSC will host its third annual Founders Day gala dinner at the Cocoanut Grove on Friday, October 23.

Fundraising campaign for apprenticeship housing succeeds

The Grow a Farmer campaign to raise funds for permanent apprenticeship housing at the UCSC Farm was a success.

Cooper joins UN group's discussion of Muslim youth in Europe

Psychology professor joins UN-sponsored symposium on Muslim youth in Europe.

New poll by UCSC professor reveals declining support for the death penalty

In California, support for the death penalty has eroded significantly since 1989, according to a new public-opinion poll by psychology professor Craig Haney.

IMS director Gary Griggs and alumna Julie Packard named 2009 California Coastal Heroes

<i>Sunset</i> magazine and the California Coastal Commission have named Gary Griggs and Julie Packard among their 2009 California Coastal Heroes.

UCSC in Sierra magazine's top 10 list of nation's greenest colleges

UC Santa Cruz has placed seventh in Sierra magazine's third annual "honor roll" of the top 10 greenest colleges in the nation.

Judges cite Haney's testimony in landmark prison overcrowding ruling

A recent landmark ruling by a three-judge panel cited analysis by psychology professor Craig Haney.

One year later, campus-community relations 'fundamentally changed' by landmark agreement

Every time Santa Cruz City Councilman Ryan Coonerty fields a call from another college town mired in conflict with its local campus, he is reminded of how far Santa Cruz has come in its relations with UC Santa Cruz.

New Campus Food Guide available

The fourth edition of the Campus Food Guide offers the campus community a wealth of information on food-related issues.

UC researchers awarded $2.3M to study vocabulary assessment tool

A team of UC researchers creates a new approach to assessing student vocabulary.

UCSC scores high in competition for UC multi-campus research funding

Four research programs headquartered at UC Santa Cruz have received awards in the 2009 UC Multi-Campus Research Programs and Initiatives Competition (MRPI).

Aida Hurtado delivers keynote address to new citizens

Aida Hurtado encourages new citizens to view "citizenship as a form of empowerment."

UCSC anthropologist Adrienne Zihlman honored for pioneering research on human evolution

Adrienne Zihlman is honored for pioneering research on human evolution.

New major in physics education approved

UCSC has approved a new major in physics education to prepare students for California teaching credentials and teaching careers in science and mathematics at the high school level.

Alumna chef Deborah Madison's new book reveals secrets of solo eating

In her latest book, alumna chef Deborah Madison turns her attention to the secret delights of solo diners.

Graduate student documentaries featured during reception and screenings on June 12-13

Graduate students in Social Documentation present the Third Annual Master's Thesis Exhibition June 12-13.

First-ever UC Santa Cruz Business Plan Competition generates winning ideas

The first-ever UCSC Business Plan Competition showcased winning ideas.

Students experience the power of the written word

This spring, students in Sarah Rabkin's <i>Environmental Action Through Writing</i> class tried their hand at producing works powerful enough to change hearts and minds.

30 Grads in 30 Days: Eric Gonzalez

B.A., business management economics

30 Grads in 30 Days: Sequilla Lee

B.A., sociology

30 Grads in 30 Days: Marina Sarran

Ph.D., sociology

30 Grads in 30 Days: Randy Nguyen

B.A., sociology

30 Grads in 30 Days: Leiyana Wilson

B.A., sociology/Latin American and Latino studies

Rajan to study management of environmental risks in India

With a new NSF grant, S. Ravi Rajan will explore the intersection of science and politics in India.

30 Grads in 30 Days: Irene Vasquez

B.A., environmental studies and economics

UCSC Farm & Garden's Annual Spring Plant Sale features "victory garden" crops

The Farm & Garden's annual Spring Plant Sale features food crops for home gardens.

Chez Panisse and others rally to support UCSC's Grow a Farmer Campaign

Chez Panisse and others are hosting benefits during the month of May to support the Apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture

30 Grads in 30 Days: Sara Stickler

B.A., Anthropology

30 Grads in 30 Days: Daniel Zarchy

B.A., global economics

Racism expert Thomas F. Pettigrew receives top UC honor for emeriti faculty

For some, retirement means slowing down and shifting gears. Not so for Thomas F. Pettigrew.

Bill Domhoff's new book documents the rise of progressive politics in Santa Cruz

A new book reveals the roots of progressive politics in Santa Cruz.

Message from Division of Social Sciences Dean Sheldon Kamieniecki

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tops UCSC Alumni Reunion Weekend festivities April 24-26

Environmental leader Robert F. Kennedy Jr. kicks off UCSC's Reunion Weekend 2009 festivities on April 24.

UCSC Climate Action Plan open for public comments

College Eight revamps its core course to create an "outstanding freshman experience"

College Eight is revamping its core course to provide an "outstanding freshman experience."

Obama's regulatory plan doesn't go far enough, says author of new book Morals and Markets

In his new book, economist Dan Friedman identifies the systemic problems that underlie the economic crisis.

Reunion Weekend features a panel discussion about the environment

UCSC's Reunion Weekend 2009 will feature a panel discussion about the environment.

Richards, Cabrera, Rickford win Alumni Association top honors

The common thread running through the Alumni Association's top award winners for 2008-09 is their exceptional ability to inspire.

Alum Michael Scherer covers the White House for Time magazine

UCSC grad Michael Scherer is covering the White House for <i>Time</i> magazine.

Haney praises court decision on prison overcrowding

Psychology professor Craig Haney was one of the main expert witnesses who testified in the case before the three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Water industry taps UCSC to prepare for 'silver tsunami' of retirements

UCSC students will be poised to benefit from a wave of retirements in the water industry.

In Ms. magazine, Zavella challenges Congress to reform immigration law

Patricia Zavella highlights the "feminization" of immigration in an article in Ms. magazine.

Food is the "front line of healing," says author

Anthropologist Nancy Chen has a simple message for Americans who are obsessed with fad diets: Skip the gimmicks and listen to your grandmother.

Eyewitness to history: The inauguration of Barack Obama

Sociology professor Craig Reinarman was among the throngs who witnessed the inauguration of President Barack Obama.

Prop. 8 transformed the film Milk, writes film scholar B. Ruby Rich

The passage of Proposition 8 transformed the film <i>Milk</i> into a political touchstone, says film scholar B. Ruby Rich.

Film scholar B. Ruby Rich plays a leading role at Sundance Film Festival

For the 21st year, film scholar B. Ruby Rich helps shape the agenda at Sundance Film Festival.