Media Coverage
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Stark racial, economic inequalities persist across Monterey Bay, new study finds
Lookout Santa Cruz covered a new report produced by Institute for Social Transformation Faculty Director Chris Benner that tracks progress on efforts to build a more inclusive economy in the Monterey Bay region.
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Labor unions and environmentalists are working together on the energy transition
Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies J. Mijin Cha spoke with High Country News about the importance of transitioning away from fossil fuels in a way that also protects the livelihoods of workers.
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The elusive inclusive economy of Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties
BenitoLink covered highlights from a keynote research presentation by Institute for Social Transformation faculty director Chris Benner at the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership's State of the Region conference.
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In Kenya, vicious ants are nesting birds’ best neighbors, study finds
Environmental Studies Professor Stacy Philpott provided outside perspective on a new study to Mongabay, sharing her thoughts on ant-bird interactions based on her prior research in Mexico.
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Can We Learn to Draw Faces From Memory?
Psychology Professor Nicolas Davidenko wrote an article for Psychology Today about his latest research exploring some of the factors that make it so difficult to draw faces from memory.
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First puma witnessed using new Highway 17 wildlife tunnel
The Mercury News interviewed Environmental Studies Professor Chris Wilmers about the success of a wildlife tunnel that was developed using insights from his research.
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In 2023, organized labor became core to the climate movement
Grist interviewed Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies J. Mijin Cha about how labor organizing and the renewable energy transition can work together.
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Death Sentences Are Doled Out Based on Looks
Distinguished Professor of Psychology Craig Haney spoke with TIME Magazine about some of the issues that often prevent jurors from being able to make impartial decisions, especially in cases involving a potential death sentence.
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Gen Z doesn't want to use your labels to define their sexuality
Psychology Professor Phil Hammack spoke with Business Insider about trends in gender and sexual identity among Gen Z.
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Restoring Microgrids After Power Loss Requires Smarts
IEEE Spectrum highlighted Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Yu Zhang's research on using AI to better manage microgrids during power outages.
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Cloud, Remote Tools at UCSC Enhance Study of Organoids
Government Technology highlighted Mohammed Mostajo-Radji's research on cloud technologies which give more students access to cortical organoids used in biotechnology research and education.
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Top 10 Discoveries of 2023
Research by Anthropology Professor Lars Fehren-Schmitz on the inhabitants of Machu Picchu was selected as one of the top 10 discoveries of the year by Archaeology Magazine.