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Sequels, Reboots, Franchises, Oh My! Why Does Pop Culture Feel So Unoriginal?

October 13, 2025

Communication professor Andrew deWaard explores why old media is new again in his book, "Derivative Media: How Wall Street Devours Culture."

Climate Questions Are Human Questions

October 1, 2025

When people think about energy, they often picture power plants, grids and technology. That’s part of it, of course. But for Deepti Chatti, the questions are also far more personal.

A New Kind of College Course: Learning ‘How to Be Human’

September 25, 2025

Students can now get course credit for learning about mental health, thanks to the Learning Sustainable Well-being program, launched by psychologist Karen Dobkins.

Gen Z Is the ‘Most Investment-Savvy Generation,’ What?!

September 2, 2025

Doom spending, quiet quitting, soft saving – these trendy terms attempt to describe how Generation Z approaches work and money. But how accurate are they? Sociology graduate student Zosia Cooper dispels some myths.

Gossip Can Be Good For You?

July 31, 2025

Eshin Jolly, assistant professor of psychology, explores how gossiping can be a valuable tool for social connection.

The Future of AI in K-12 Education

July 8, 2025

“AI could potentially change education drastically,” says UC San Diego education scholar Amy Eguchi – who is both excited and concerned about the prospect.

Ask a Psychologist: Why Do We Fall for Fake News?

May 22, 2025

Nadia Brashier of Psychology shares why we come to believe things that are untrue and tips for spotting misinformation.

SoCal LINK Leverages the Power of a Triangle to Transform Schools

May 20, 2025

SoCal LINK, a research-practice partnership between the Department of Education Studies and the Learner-Centered Collaborative, shapes the future of PreK-12 education by aligning research with real-world needs.

Food for Thought: The Ingredients for Social Change

April 28, 2025

In the UC San Diego School of Social Sciences, scholars are looking at the cultural, environmental, economic, and political implications of the foods we eat. Their work explores food systems and ways to make access to food more equitable and sustainable.
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