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In the Social Sciences Division, our faculty, staff, students, and alumni are raising the bar on the public benefits of higher education and leading change to advance justice and sustainability. Learn more about our impact through the latest stories from our campus newscenter and global media coverage of our work, and check our upcoming events for opportunities to get involved.
From the newscenter
Could climate change create a new dust bowl?
From nanopore sequencing to neutron stars, UC Santa Cruz research advances our understanding, wellbeing
Institute for Social Transformation awarded $700k grant to support inclusive economic development throughout Central California
From KZSC to national acclaim
Scheduling smarter: Combining technology and policy for more pleasant, equitable commuting
Get to know our researchers
Fall 2025 Emeriti Lecture: “Kicking the Prow: Reflections on a Life in Conversation with Past and Present People and Other Creatures”
Breaking barriers and guiding others
Rooted in education, expanding opportunity
In the media
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