Social Sciences
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Targeting health incentives in India
Assistant Professor of Economics Ariel Zucker joined VoxDev to discuss her research on personalized incentives for exercise among 6,800 adults with diabetes and hypertension in urban India.
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U.A.W. starts strike small, but repercussions could prove far-reaching
The New York Times interviewed Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies J. Mijin Cha for a story about strikes by the United Auto Workers union and how they relate to electric vehicle production. Additional coverage in In These Times presents a counterpoint to mainstream media narratives around the strikes.
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Auto workers prepare to strike for a place in the EV future
Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies J. Mijin Cha spoke with WIRED about the importance of supporting equity for workers in the process of transitioning away from fossil fuels. Additional coverage in E&E News.
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Humans aren’t the only fat primate
Professor Emerita of Anthropology Adrienne Zihlman commented about a study featured in Science Magazine that offers new insights on how and why different species of primates can become overweight.
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A Strong Job Market Doesn’t Mean the Economy Is Recession-Proof
An opinion column in The New York Times discusses research by Associate Professor of Economics Pascal Michaillat on how to measure the tightness of the labor market and assess its health and efficiency.
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Farms with natural landscape features provide sanctuary for some Costa Rica rainforest birds
Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Natalia Ocampo-Peñuela commented on new research featured in The Washington Post that shows how agricultural areas with natural features can help to sustain birds.
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California debates solitary confinement in local jails — and whether it’s really possible to end it
Distinguished Professor of Psychology Craig Haney spoke with the Los Angeles Times about the harms caused by long-term solitary confinement.
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Sobredosis de droga en latinos se ha venido duplicando desde la pandemia: autoridades de San Francisco, en alerta
Assistant Professor of Latin American and Latino Studies Carlos Martinez spoke with Univision 14 about the dangers to Latino drug users from fentanyl.
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The next pandemic could strike crops, not people
Environmental Studies Professor Gregory Gilbert spoke with Grist about how promoting diversity of plants in agricultural settings creates physical barriers to the spread of disease.
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An In-Depth Look at Latino History Among the Stars and Skies
Professor and Chair of Latin American and Latino Studies Catherine Ramírez spoke about Latino Futurism for a special podcast series of the National Air and Space Museum that was covered by Smithsonian Magazine.
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No Sanctuary: Animal Rescues Struggling with Climate Change
Environmental Studies Professor Mike Loik shared his insights on climate change effects and solutions with Good Times for a story about the impacts of climate change on local animal rescue operations.
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An economic strategy for India: Many bottlenecks and challenges that India faces require deeper integration across levels of govt
Distinguished Professor of Economics Nirvikar Singh wrote an opinion column for Financial Express reflecting on India's economy in honor of the country's Independence Day.