Social Sciences

American Association for the Advancement of Science honors six UC Irvine researchers

Scholars are recognized for their achievements in science and society

Andrew Penner

UCI-led study finds pay practices, job barriers to blame for women making less than men

Findings across 15 countries suggest how new policies could resolve continuing issues

UCI researchers awarded $7.5 million for environmental justice initiative

NSF funding will support diversification, community engagement in Earth system science

Crystal Cove State Park’s Pelican Point beach in Newport Beach, California.

UCI receives $580 million in research funding for fiscal 2021-22

Amount is second-highest ever, reflecting strong support for campus mission

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UCI sociologist Wang Feng elected to Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei

Induction in Italy’s National Academy of Science honors demographer whose work has influenced population policy on a global scale

UCI undergrad advocates for equitable climate solutions before the New Zealand Parliament

Jonpaul Cohen, a native New Zealander who has family on the Pacific islands of Samoa and Tuvalu, is passionate about protecting Polynesian culture, lives and livelihoods from the ravages of climate change. In a presentation to an environmental committee of the New Zealand Parliament on Aug. 4, the UCI undergraduate majoring in psychology advocated for […]

The Supreme Court Building

What end of Roe v. Wade means for U.S.

4 UCI experts discuss a key ruling in the latest Supreme Court term

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UCI Podcast: Is a recession coming?

Economist Eric Swanson explains that there’s nothing yet to fear … at least for now

Catlin Tran

Starting up to get ahead

Catlin Tran combines her interests with entrepreneurism for a new company, Nutripair

Vicki Ruiz standing on stage at the 2022 commencement ceremony of Harvard University.

Harvard recognizes Vicki Ruiz with an honorary degree

UCI Distinguished Professor joins six other “game changers who continue to shape the world”