Research
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Reclaiming Coast Miwok history through Indigenous interpretations of archaeology
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Tsim Schneider’s latest book gathers and interprets archival and archaeological evidence in new ways that combat the erasure of Indigenous peoples from historical narratives.
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New book shares lessons from history on the case for Senate reform
In his new book, Professor of Politics Daniel Wirls uses historical research and modern-day analysis to argue that features of the Senate undermine effective democratic governance and have contributed to the maintenance of white supremacy.
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Reimagining our economy for the benefit of all
Faculty members at UC Santa Cruz and the University of Southern California released a new book that offers a road map and conceptual framework for equity-driven economic reform in the United States.
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Environmental governance expert Sikina Jinnah appointed to Harvard University’s SCoPEx advisory committee
Jinnah was appointed to an independent advisory committee that will make governance recommendations for a proposed experiment intended build understanding of the potential efficacy and risks of stratospheric aerosols relevant to solar geoengineering.
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Mellon Foundation grant will support national initiative in Latinx studies
Through a three-year, $5 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, UC Santa Cruz will be part of a national initiative in Latinx studies called “Crossing Latinidades: Emerging Scholars and New Comparative Directions.”
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Postdoctoral scholars critical in advancing research mission
With experience, training, and ideas of their own, postdoctoral scholars play an important role in furthering research at universities.
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Building community connections and STEM identity with science in the garden
A pilot program funded by the Packard Foundation brings science into the home environment through gardening.
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Psychologist shares tips for studying smarter this school year
Assistant Professor of Psychology Hannah Hausman and colleagues translated findings from more than 100 research papers to offer students and teachers a guiding framework and practical tips for making the most of study time.
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Experts weigh in on the future of drought management
UC Santa Cruz experts share insights on how technological innovations and long-term policy vision could help protect water supply.
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DOE grant funds development of new imaging technology to study roots and soil
A multidisciplinary collaboration combines expertise in medical imaging technology and the ecology of plant roots to address questions with global implications.
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Climate change poses threat to ‘tuna dependent’ Pacific Islands economies
Shifting distributions of key tuna species could have serious economic impacts for island nations in the Western and Central Pacific, according to a new paper coauthored by Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Katherine Seto.
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Racial and colonial histories offer insights on refugee crisis in ‘The Black Mediterranean’
Assistant Professor of Sociology and Critical Race and Ethnic Studies Camilla Hawthorne coedited a first-of-its-kind new book called “The Black Mediterranean,” which examines the African diaspora within the region.