Social Sciences
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How life for animals changed when humans stayed home during the pandemic
Environmental Studies Professor Chris Wilmers spoke with The Washington Post about how his research tracking pumas in the Santa Cruz Mountains revealed effects of the pandemic-era "anthropause."
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Working with artisans or cultural exploitation? Aesthetic racism on the catwalk
Edward Salazar, a PhD student in the Department of Latin American and Latino Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz and the editor of a book on fashion in Colombia, comments on a controversial fashion show in Colombia.
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Grassroots organizations push for a Just Transition for communities impacted by coal extraction in Arizona
Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies J. Mijin Cha spoke with Prism about how the needs of communities can be better served in the transition away from fossil fuels.
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How much inflation did Covid fiscal support cause?
Economics Professor Galina Hale joined VoxEU to share her findings on Covid-era fiscal policy impacts in Europe.
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How the Demographics of Entrepreneurship Has Changed
The Wall Street Journal interviewed Economics Professor Rob Fairlie about his research on the changing demographics of entrepreneurs.
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India’s skilling challenge
Distinguished Professor of Economics Nirvikar Singh wrote for Financial Express about higher education issues in India.
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Monterey County honors AAPI month, issues apology to Filipino community
KSBW interviewed Associate Professor of Sociology Steve McKay and UCSC students Meleia Simon-Reynolds and Nicholas Nasser about their work on the Watsonville is in the Heart project.
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The ‘heavy decision to take someone’s life’ has loomed over jury selection in the synagogue shooting trial
Psychology Professor Craig Haney spoke with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about how consideration of the death penalty can affect jurors.
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Is desalinated ocean water key to replenishing freshwater?
Environmental Studies Professor Brent Haddad joined KCBS radio for their "Ask An Expert" segment to explain the challenges and opportunities associated with applying desalination technology in California.
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Here’s How to Use Window Films to Actually Protect Birds
Scientific American interviewed Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Natalia Ocampo-Peñuela about the challenges of preventing bird strikes on windows.
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In California, Desperate College Students Compete for Spots in Trailer Park
Associate Professor of Sociology Steve McKay spoke with The Wall Street Journal about his research on rent burden in Santa Cruz and how it affects students.
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The Green Revolution Will Not Be Painless
The Atlantic interviewed Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies J. Mijin Cha about the importance of ensuring a just transition as economies shift away from fossil fuels.