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UC San Diego Hosts Hands-On Workshop for Researchers Interested in Advocating on Capitol Hill

A group of UC San Diego researchers and staff gathered for one of the first events in an Office of Research and Innovation series designed to help researchers on campus increase funding for their work and field of study.

Archaeo-Diplomacy in Action

UC San Diego and the University of Haifa expand a regional partnership to study 10,000 years of Mediterranean history and climate change, and to preserve cultural heritage through cutting-edge marine and cyber-archaeology technologies.

Grant Goodall Elected a Fellow of the Linguistic Society of America

Grant Goodall, professor of Linguistics in the School of Social Sciences, has been elected a fellow of the Linguistic Society of America (LSA).

New Communication Major Boosts Career Prospects for Students

The Media Industries and Communication (MIC) major, offered by the Department of Communication, prepares students for careers in journalism, advertising, marketing, public relations, film, streaming media and allied fields.

Dogs Use Two-Word Button Combos to Communicate, Study Shows

Study from UC San Diego’s Comparative Cognition Lab shows that dogs trained to use soundboards to “talk” are capable of making two-word button combinations that go beyond random behavior or simple imitation of their owners.

Pathway to Law School Via Krinsk-Houston Law and Politics Initiative

The Krinsk-Houston Law and Politics Initiative was founded in the Department of Political Science in 2016 to provide UC San Diego students a robust and well-rounded pre-law experience.

Sociologist Joins Hispanic Leadership Academy

Juan Pablo Pardo-Guerra, professor of sociology in the UC San Diego School of Social Sciences, has been chosen for the 2024-25 cohort of the Hispanic Association of College and Universities (HACU)’s Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo. The HACU program emphasizes diverse leadership and, by preparing fellows for executive and senior-level positions, aims to increase Hispanic representation in college and university administrations.

Social Sciences Industry Liaisons Help Students Launch Post-College Careers

The career counselors in the UC San Diego School of Social Sciences are specialized professionals who are deeply attuned to the unique needs of students in their respective disciplines.

What a Second Trump Presidency Will Mean for Energy and Climate

The 2024 election has put a new administration in the White House, but the nation remains deeply divided on a large number of issues, including many policy proposals that implicate energy and climate change.

Spanish-Language Social Media Increases Latinos’ Vulnerability to Misinformation

A new study from UC San Diego and NYU political scientists shows that Latinos who rely on Spanish-language social media for news are significantly more likely to believe false political narratives than those who consume English-language content. The research highlights growing concerns over misinformation targeting Spanish-speaking communities in the United States.

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