Social Sciences
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State agrees to improve prison conditions in solitary confinement unit
Psychology Professor Craig Haney was quoted in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution article about conditions inside the solitary-confinement unit of a Georgia prison.
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The Psychological Science of Taking Friendlier Selfies
Facial recognition research by Nick Davidenko of psychology received widespread coverage, including from Psychology Today, the Daily Sun, Science Blog, Times Now, and Indian Express.
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An economic strategy for India; here is what government must look into
Economics Professor Nirvikar Singh penned an op-ed for the Financial Express about what India should do to develop its economy.
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Ancient DNA Analysis Yields Unexpected Insights About Peoples of Central, South America
Research by Lars Fehren-Schmitz of anthropology was featured in Before It's News.
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Silicon Valley worker shortage creates upside-down labor market
Chris Benner, professor of sociology and environmental studies, was quoted in a San Jose Mercury News article about the Silicon Valley shortage of low-wage workers.
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What's made rates of degree attainment for immigrant students spike?
Psychology Professor Emerita Catherine Cooper was quoted in a Christian Science Monitor story about higher rates of degree attainment among immigrants and the support programs that foster student success.
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How does climate change impact water?
The Santa Cruz Sentinel tapped Ruth Langridge, a lecturer in politics and a lead author of the state Climate Change Assessment, for comment on the local impacts of climate change on water supplies.
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Harvard Quietly Amasses California Vineyards—and the Water Underneath
Assistant Professor Madeleine Fairbairn of Environmental Studies was quoted in a Wall Street Journal story about Harvard University's investment in California vineyards.
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How America’s Bluest State Can Be a Model for the Other 49
Environmental Studies and Sociology Professor Chris Benner coauthored a column about California's economy for The American Prospect; he penned the piece with Manuel Pastor, a professor at the University of Southern California and a UCSC alum.
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Tiffany Trump’s Posts About Ivanka Show They Love To Support Each Other
Bustle reached back to a New York Times story that quoted Sociology Professor Emerita Marcia Millman for an article about half-sisters Tiffany and Ivanka Trump.
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The shocking truth: In Silicon Valley wages are down for everyone but the top 10%
Environmental Studies and Sociology Professor Chris Benner's research on wage inequality in Silicon Valley received indepth coverage from CNBC.
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In poor countries technology can make big improvements to education
Research by professors Rob Fairlie and George Bulman in economics was cited by The Economist in an article about the role and impact of educational technology in developing countries.