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UC Santa Cruz Professor Chris Benner, co-author of the report and faculty director at the Institute for Social Transformation, notes that workers in the Salton Sea region could benefit from co-locating lithium battery and electrical vehicle manufacturing.

New research reveals steps California must take to capture more jobs from lithium battery boom

A new study from the UC Santa Cruz Institute for Social Transformation, New Energy Nexus, and the UC Berkeley Labor Center demonstrates the need for strategic investments and policy approaches to encourage build-out of the lithium supply chain within California in an environmentally friendly and economically inclusive manner.

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STEM Diversity Programs support student success

STEM Diversity Programs support student success

STEM Diversity Programs welcomes two new team members to help support underrepresented students in science, tech, engineering, and math.

Bradley-Armstrong to lead NASPA25 conference

Bradley-Armstrong to lead NASPA25 conference

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Success Akirah Bradley-Armstrong will chair the annual cornerstone event for student affairs professionals.

Gifts launch new projects in Sikh studies

Gifts launch new projects in Sikh studies

Two new gifts to UC Santa Cruz will raise awareness and understanding of Sikhism through two distinct projects, which include paid student internships.

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