Social Sciences

New book by UCI professor Katherine Tate examines factors behind burgeoning ranks of African Americans in Congress.

Justin Richland, associate professor of criminology, law & society, anthropology and law, knew early on that he didn’t want a typical career. He found his niche in the Native American legal system.

UC Irvine sociologist Wang Feng examines the unintended consequences of China’s 30-year-old edict, which has has produced a serious gender imbalance, a ballooning percentage of seniors and a dwindling labor force.

In the past year, UC Irvine students, staff and faculty have stepped up in the face of continuing budget challenges and fee increases with innovation, drive and talent. The result? Research breakthroughs, national honors, global outreach, sports firsts – even a Guinness world record. Here are some top 2010 stories.

Students experience Tibetan culture, meet Dalai Lama in 18-day trek through India.

Catherine Bolzendahl, UC Irvine assistant professor of sociology, studies how Americans define family.

UC Irvine Chancellor Michael Drake welcomes students, faculty and staff to the fall 2010 quarter with a message on leadership excellence.

Indigenous cultural artifacts share space with family photos on the walls and shelves of Justin Richland’s UC Irvine office: kachina dolls, Hopi ceremonial rattles and a skate deck made by Lakota-owned Wounded Knee Skateboards. The items reflect ancient traditions as well as ways in which Native Americans are adapting their culture to the modern era. It’s […]

Physical sciences dean since 2006, the renowned chemist is a ‘committed campus collaborator.’

UCI senior and new Dalai Lama Scholar Bethel Mesgana is dedicated to compassionate medicine.