November 14, 2013
…type of welfare or social safety net,” said Dahl, professor of economics in the UC San Diego Division of Social Sciences, a research associate of the NBER and a fellow of the Stanford Center for the Study of Poverty and Inequality. The study focused on appeals because that removes the…
March 31, 2016
…Diego Celebrate Activism and Social Justice Activism, community service, Latin American history and social justice are at the center of the UC San Diego’s 2016 César E. Chávez celebrations. Taking place from March to May, the various events honoring the life and legacy of Chávez, a cofounder of the United…
October 29, 2015
…the Yankelovich Center for Social Science Research, and the Division of Social Sciences’ departments of Economics, Sociology and Political Science. The scholars not only highlighted work being done at UC San Diego, but also the reach of Piketty’s work. During “The Causes of Inequality: Political, Social and Economic,” panel moderator…
November 16, 2017
…humanities, natural sciences and social sciences, UC San Diego will become a leading voice on the ethics and social impact of cutting-edge science.” This initiative is of special interest to the Reeds. “As UC San Diego and other institutions move rapidly forward in medical, scientific and technological innovation, important ethical…
December 3, 2020
…Stimulus Relief Funds Increase Social Distancing to Stop Spread of COVID-19 Findings suggest economically vulnerable households need to leave the house more to work As case rates of COVID-19 reach new heights across the nation, many states and cities are tightening stay-at-home restrictions to stop the spread. New research suggests…
April 20, 2017
…with a commitment to social justice. “Critical Gender Studies is a small but vibrant program that is constantly expanding, most recently through a graduate specialization,” explained Fatima El-Tayeb, professor of literature and ethnic studies and director of Critical Gender Studies at UC San Diego. “Our students are exceptionally engaged, smart…
March 26, 2020
…telepresence, “the deployment of social robots can present unique opportunities for continued social interactions and adherence to treatment regimes without fear of spreading more disease,” researchers write. “However, this is a challenging area of development because social interactions require building and maintaining complex models of people, including their knowledge, beliefs,…
October 3, 2013
…Facebook, email and other social media channels. Their friends and followers are directed to PromiseforEducation.org, where donations can be made to see the promise fulfilled. All funds go directly to scholarships and grants for UC undergraduates with financial need. “The University of California is one of the world’s premier public…
July 30, 2020
…into the effect that social media platforms’ rules and design have on the communities that grow around them. By paying particular attention to these subtle but powerful parts of the social media experience, students asked, could they create a new, goal-oriented platform or tweak existing ones to promote positive social…
October 29, 2015
…designed to promote upward social mobility. When coupled with other forms of financial aid, the scholarship essentially covers all costs associated with a UC San Diego education including housing and books. Related Story This Way Up UC San Diego’s Yankelovich Center for Social Science Research seeks to point policymakers to…
