Social Sciences
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Talib Akbar's behavior deteriorated during his time in the 'hole’
An article on solitary confinement by the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Reporting used comments made by Craig Haney, distinguished professor of psychology, to the New York Times and the PBS program Frontline. It was published in the Green Bay Press Gazette and Chippewa Herald.
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Fog belt: Santa Cruz trees faring better than some in drought
Michael Loik, associate professor of environmental studies, was quoted in a Santa Cruz Sentinel article on how trees in the area are suffering from the drought.
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Solitary Confinement: Punished for Life
Craig Haney, distinguished professor of psychology, and his research on the long-term psychological effects of solitary confinement, are the focus of a New York Times article on the recent attention being paid to the issue. The report resulted in follow-up articles in The Week and Yahoo Finance.
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The Magic of Tidying Up—Digitally
A Wall Street Journal columnist turned to psychology’s Steve Whitaker, professor of human computer interaction, for his expertise in the science of storage and retrieval of digital data.
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Russians sniff out real cheese as imported dairy ban lingers
“The Plate,” a National Geographic blog that covers food, quoted anthropology professor Melissa Caldwell in an article on Russians skeptical about ersatz cheese on store shelves. Caldwell is the editor of Gastronomica published by UC Press.
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Justice Kennedy's next crusade? It could be solitary confinement
A columnist for DeCode DC, an online news service owned by EW Scripps, cited research by psychology professor Craig Haney in a column speculating on whether U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s next target is solitary confinement. The column was reprinted in numerous newspapers across the country.
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What do coffee and music have in common? Words of wisdom from the International Congress on Cocoa, Coffee and Tea
The trade magazine Beverage Daily reported from the Nespresso coffee conversation industry event in Portugal where anthropology professor Melissa Caldwell spoke about why Starbuck’s ill-fated Race Together campaign failed.
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The cul-de-sac is dying
Philadelphia Magazine wrote about environmental studies professor Adam Millard-Ball’s study on the rise and fall of urban sprawl.
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U.S sprawl peaked in 1994 and has been declining ever since
CityLab, a blog on The Atlantic.com that follows urban issues, wrote about a paper by environmental studies professor Adam Millard-Ball on the rise and fall of urban sprawl. The Associated Press also wrote about the study; its report appeared in the New York Times and other outlets. Pacific Standard magazine reported on the findings as…
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LA prisoner released after 43 years in solitary confinement. How can he cope?
The Christian Science Monitor used a quote from psychology professor Craig Haney in an article about the final “Angola 3" inmate to be released in Louisiana after more than 40 years in solitary confinement. A CNN report from February 2014 featuring Haney is being rebroadcast around the country in light of the news.
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Advocates urge new ethical code for foreign teacher recruitment
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution covered a announcement in Washington, D.C. featuring education professor Lora Bartlett calling for protecting the rights of international teachers in U.S. schools.
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Women started smaller percentage of U.S. businesses in 2014
A Wall Street Journal article on female entrepreneurs was based on a study by economics department chair Rob Fairlie. MSN.comalso published the article.