‘Framing’ the homeless

By dispelling stereotypes, David Snow helps communities solve a human crisis

Understanding autism

Research by Pauline Filipek shows early diagnosis can lead to profoundly improved lives

Historical perspective

Vicki Ruiz integrates storytelling, conventional research to shed new light on American history

Climbing high

From her vantage, Debra Richardson sees computer technology transforming society for the better

Corporate crime and punishment

Henry Pontell calls white-collar corruption ‘more damaging’ than common crime

Gang mentality

Cheryl Maxson’s gang studies are helping to arrest youth crime

Caring partners

Bill and Marsha Link are helping UCI create a biomedical engineering program second to none

Frozen species, deep time, and marauding black holes

It all goes with the territory for Gregory Benford, a mild-mannered professor who doubles as the working physicist’s science-fiction writer

Focused on the future

David Blake thinks tomorrow’s corporate leaders need information, technology … and flexibility

Forecasting risky business

Philippe Jorion is advancing ‘new knowledge’ revolutionizing the financial industry