November 4, 2013
Usually, research findings on the state of U.S. race relations are pretty bleak. But a study of online dating by UC San Diego sociologist Kevin Lewis suggests that racial barriers to romance are not as insurmountable as we might suppose.
August 28, 2024
…you’ve seen those viral social media videos of dogs using soundboard buttons to “talk,” you’re not alone. These buttons have taken the pet world by storm, leading to impressive and sometimes seemingly miraculous feats shared across platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But are these dogs truly communicating, or are they…
September 1, 2017
…his bachelor’s degree in social sciences from ITAM. He is a current member of multiple international organizations, most notably the Mexican Council on Foreign Relations, the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars and the World Economic Forum. From 2011 to 2013, Fernandez de Castro served as project director for the…
April 1, 2021
…advocates for equity and social justice,” said Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla. “One of my favorite Chávez quotes embodies our Triton spirit of collaboration and social mobility. He said, ‘We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community…Our ambitions must be broad enough to include…
January 17, 2014
The University of California, San Diego has received a record 89,169 freshman and transfer applications for fall 2014. The university had the third highest number of applicants among the University of California campuses. In recent years, UC San Diego has been one of the nation’s top five universities with the…
October 22, 2020
…focused on racial and social justice across our university and beyond. The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion was integral in securing the commitment. “One of UC San Diego’s strategic goals is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive university community that encourages respectful open dialogue, and…
October 11, 2018
…They may see my social deficits, but I never really acknowledge it. There’s many people in the internship program like me, so I’m able to be more open about my struggles, which is really good.” For incoming UC San Diego freshman Lauren Taylor, the program has offered an opportunity to…
November 15, 2022
A social justice warrior who loves biology, nature and teaching, alumna Kristin Brownell MD/MPH is a core faculty member at the Family Health Centers of San Diego. She is dedicated to improving primary care for refugees, immigrants and other underserved groups.
June 1, 2017
…San Diego’s Division of Social Sciences. “With social scientists and marine scientists working together in one center, we will be studying the relationship between society and the sea from both angles, increasing our knowledge of the past for a better future.” The Scripps Center for Marine Archaeology was co-founded by…
July 30, 2020
…about testing, health and social networks, and quarantine procedures. Individuals in quarantine are required to limit the amount of time spent within the general community. They are also advised to stay away from other individuals within their home, not report to work, and only go out for necessary medical care.…
