Social Sciences
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For survivors of sexual assault, Kobe Bryant’s legacy is complicated
Savannah Shange, assistant professor of anthropology, was quoted in a Los Angeles Times article about the complicated legacy of Kobe Bryant, who was arrested and accused of rape in 2003.
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Jenny Reardon, a leading voice in the field of genomics, named a fellow of The Hastings Center
Santa Cruz Tech Beat picked up the news that Sociology Professor Jenny Reardon has been named a fellow of The Hastings Center.
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How parents can support the young activists in their lives
Jessica Taft, associate professor of Latin American and Latino studies, was featured in a Mashable column about how parents can support young activists in their lives.
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Grim And Hopeful Global Trends To Watch In 2020 (And Fold Into A Zine)
Jessica Taft of Latin American and Latino Studies was featured in an NPR story about global trends to watch in 2020, speaking about the rise and visibility of youth activism around the world.
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Why online grocery growth remains a retail mystery
Sociology Professor Chris Benner was interviewed by Modern Retail for a story about the pace of growth in online grocery shopping.
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Suicides Increase in California Prisons
KCBS Radio tapped Psychology Professor Craig Haney for comment about the growing number of suicides inside California prisons and the quality of mental health care provided to inmates.
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Trees of Knowledge
Andrew Mathews of anthropology was quoted in a Slate article about trees and their adaptability in the face of weather and climate change.
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Psychology explains why Trump supporters shrug at impeachment
Research Professor Tom Pettigrew coauthored an op-ed for the San Francisco Chronicle about the psychology behind Republican support of President Trump.
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‘Witch-hunting Act execution not effective’
Anthropology instructor Annapurna Pandey is quoted in The Pioneer and other media outlets that are covering the prevalence of witch hunting in India.
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Fog brings poison mercury to Santa Cruz Mountains — mountain lions are suffering
The San Francisco Chronicle gave front-page coverage to the latest research about mountain lions by Environmental Studies Professor Chris Wilmers and environmental toxicologist Peter Weiss-Penzias; other outlets that picked up the story include Salon, KSBW TV, the Los Angeles Times, and the Sacramento Bee.
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Doing it Right
Insider tapped Psychology Professor Phil Hammack for comment on a letter from a reader asking about her husband's porn-watching habits.
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The Tech Effect
Research by Adam Millard-Ball of Environmental Studies was cited in a major investigative report by the Boston Globe about the impact of high-tech services like Uber and GrubHub on traffic.