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​​​​​​​To Risk It All or Not? We Look to Others When Deciding

April 26, 2023

It is not surprising that we make everyday decisions based on what other people do. But what about more consequential choices, do we stick to our own internal principles? Many of us think (and say) we do. Yet research from UC San Diego suggests that’s not so.

Computer Science Researchers Are Getting it Wrong When it Comes to Autism Inclusivity

August 6, 2024

Computer science Ph.D. student Naba Rizvi investigates the stereotypes about neurodiversity perpetuated by computer science research in a new study.

Costly Cigarettes and Smoke-Free Homes

October 17, 2013

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine say high-priced cigarettes and smoke-free homes effectively reduce smoking behaviors among low-income individuals – a demographic in which tobacco use has remained comparatively high.

What’s In a Name?

May 30, 2019

…In a Name? New “Social Identities Tool” streamlines students’ ability to express preferred name, gender and orientation UC San Diego undergraduate Amber Martinez. Photos by Erika Johnson/University Communications. Amber Martinez wants to lead the way for others to live authentically. A freshman at UC San Diego, her vision is to…

It Takes a Village or 10: Collective Action Stops Harmful Social Practice

April 16, 2015

…Collective Action Stops Harmful Social Practice Can people change their ways? Yes. But don’t bother preaching against a culture’s conventions, or outlawing them. Neither will work – or not for long, says Gerry Mackie, associate professor of political science in the UC San Diego Division of Social Sciences. When it…

Is Democracy in Peril?

October 14, 2024

UC San Diego professors discuss the status of democracy worldwide.

$1 Million Endowment to Help Establish Center for Social Innovation and Impact at Rady School

April 17, 2014

…Help Establish Center for Social Innovation and Impact at Rady School A $1 million endowment from Carol Lazier and Family has been given to the University of California, San Diego to help establish the Center for Social Innovation and Impact and the Endowed Chair in Social Innovation and Impact at…

‘Care Fair for Gender Affirmation’ Hosted by Interdisciplinary Student Health and Wellbeing Team

April 11, 2023

UC San Diego’s Student Health Services (SHS) has launched a new Interdisciplinary Gender-Affirming Care Team as part of the Student Health and Wellbeing (SHW) cluster. Students who are exploring their gender identity are invited to attend the upcoming Care Fair on April 11.

Total Smoking Bans Work Best

December 18, 2013

Completely banning tobacco use inside the home – or more broadly in the whole city – measurably boosts the odds of smokers either cutting back or quitting entirely.

A Cross-Cultural Journey to Improve Human Rights

May 25, 2017

…parts of the world? Social justice leaders from Chile, Peru, El Salvador and other Latin American countries discussed these topics and more with UC San Diego students and staff on May 11 as part of the International Visitor Leadership Program led by the U.S. Department of State. San Diego was…

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