Division of Social Sciences

Rising from the ashes

Archaeological researchers from UC Santa Cruz are among the volunteers searching through rubble for homeowners who lost their loved ones’ cremains in the fires. READ MORE

Human Rights Lab investigates social unrest in Chile

Students from UCSC and UC Berkeley labs learn to analyze digital media sources to investigate human rights abuses in the Americas and around the world. READ MORE

Racial inequity in economic fallout

Economics professor Robert Fairlie is cited in federal bill to strengthen minority business agency. READ MORE

Anti-racism and criminal justice reform

The Institute for Social Transformation collects resources for change. SEE MORE

Featured Events

Nov 13: CAFIN and UC Investments Speaker Series Financial Risks, Innovation and Inclusion in a Post-COVID World
Nov 17: Bill McKibben & Vandana Shiva in Conversation: Social Transformation - Visions & Mobilizations
Nov 20: CAFIN and UC Investments Speaker Series Financial Risks, Innovation and Inclusion in a Post-COVID World

Featured News

November 12, 2020Research breakthrough achieves fish-free aquaculture feed that raises key standards
November 4, 2020Quantitative ecologist wins Tansley Medal for plant science contributions
October 26, 2020MacArthur 'genius' grant winner reflects on early influences at UC Santa Cruz

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