Social Sciences

Political scientist is named a top 50 influencer

Michael Tesler, associate professor of political science, is No. 11 on the Politico 50 list, a collection of “some of the smartest, most provocative minds in America.” He is being honored for his work on how white racism has long been a potent force in American politics – the 2016 election being no exception. In his book published […]

Why are we so afraid to leave children alone?

UCI study finds moral judgments about parents affect perceptions of risk

Twitter shows promise in rapid assessment of collective traumas' local impact

UCI researchers develop, deploy innovative social media approach

Alumnae win teaching awards

Two UCI graduates have received 2016 awards of excellence for their work as teachers at Success Academy Charter Schools, New York City’s largest network of public charter campuses. Delia Hong ’09, an international studies and political science alumna, and Foluwaseewa Lawanson ’10, who studied biological sciences, were recognized for their ability to improve student performance.

39-cent-per-gallon jet fuel fee would yield $117 million a year in environmental benefits

Surcharge would reduce airline consumption, lower carbon emissions, UCI study finds

UCI Long Institute gets $2.75 million to expand interdisciplinary China research

School of Social Sciences will join effort to foster understanding between US, Asian nation

Beauty is as beauty does

UCI sociologists find that grooming habits affect women’s salaries more than men’s

Looking beyond stroke

Language model developed by UCI cognitive scientist could aid survivors with impaired communication skills

UCI announces Hellman Fellows for 2016-17

Six junior faculty awarded support for research, scholarly work

Every Anteater has a story to tell

Perhaps you are familiar with the tale of the burgeoning University of California campus built on the Irvine Ranch over 50 years ago, that under the guidance of its first chancellor, Daniel Aldrich, became an “instant university” simultaneously “under construction indefinitely.” But, do you know the stories within UCI’s story – stories about the last […]