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In Kenya, privately owned minibuses, commonly referred to as matatus, are the backbone of an informal transit system that facilitates the majority of daily commuting. (Photo by Daniel Manta on Unsplash)

Transit systems in Kenya demonstrate potential upsides of worker monitoring technologies

UC Santa Cruz economist David Schönholzer shared findings from an experimental application of a worker monitoring technology for minibus transit companies in Kenya. The results demonstrate how, in some cases, monitoring technologies can lead to broader societal good.

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Gearing up for Giving Day

Gearing up for Giving Day

Giving Day, the campus's largest fundraising event of the year, returns Nov. 20 and is poised to amplify and support thousands of students.

Faculty, alums join global biodiversity conference

Faculty, alums join global biodiversity conference

UC Santa Cruz alumnae are leading the US and California delegations, while two faculty members are participating in panel talks and discussions.

Professor breaks ground in Black representation

Professor breaks ground in Black representation

A.M. Darke has helped compile a program that better represents coily hair in animation, helping increase Black representation in computer graphics.

Volunteering for democracy

Volunteering for democracy

UC Santa Cruz students, staff, and retirees provide an essential service to the community by volunteering as poll workers in the 2024 election.

Fall 2024 Emeriti Lecture features Leta Miller

Fall 2024 Emeriti Lecture features Leta Miller

The fall Emeriti Lecture, ”Black Musicians’ Fight for Labor Equality,” will take place on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Music Recital Hall.

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