Division of Social Sciences

THE PEOPLE'S FARM

The UCSC Farm & Garden has been growing farmers and a food movement for 50 years. LEARN MORE

FEATURED RESEARCH

A new study by Justine Smith and Chris Wilmers establishes that pumas are afraid of humans. READ MORE

RESEARCH ROUNDUP

Delve into research social sciences faculty published, now in a new digital magazine format. EXPLORE

OUTSTANDING SCHOLARSHIP

Doctoral candidate Candy Martinez wins Fulbright for study in Mexico READ MORE

FEATURED RESEARCH

Julie Guthman examines how the California strawberry industry is changing. READ MORE

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Social psychologist Phil Hammack studies well-being of LGBTQ youth READ MORE

INSPIRING ALUM

From founding farmer to champion of the fair food movement READ MORE

EVENTS OF INTEREST

Jul 28: 50th Anniversary of the UCSC Farm & Garden
Jul 31: Summer Session 2 begins
Sep 23: Fall Quarter Begins

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SLUG SPOTLIGHT

After more than two decades of behind-the-scenes work, KRIS PERRY stepped into the national spotlight as the lead plaintiff in the historic legal challenge that overturned California's ban on gay marriage. Read more»

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Last modified: July 20, 2017 128.114.113.74