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UCI-led study links neighborhood affluence, positive birth outcomes Mother's social environment as well as individual risk factors influence infant health
It's not uncommon for new parents to relocate in search of neighborhoods with better schools, safer streets and healthier, more kid-friendly activities. But a new study led by University of California, Irvine sociologist Jennifer Kane has found that living in such neighborhoods before a baby is born protects against the risks of poor birth outcomes. |
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A fresh approach UCI Aeberhard award winner pushed through fear and jumped into her freshman year with both feet - now she's helping others get the most out of their educational opportunities |
Quieting the senses Experiencing echo-free silence in UCI's anechoic sound chamber helps students appreciate the noise of life |
Outstanding Anteater Iman Siddiqi, senior and advocate for the education of displaced students, is awarded two prestigious UCI scholarships |
More than a passion project UCI husband and wife team Emily and Andrew Penner have made the study of education their primary professional pursuit |
Madres en acción (video) Research by Belinda Campos, UCI Chicano/Latino studies professor, leads to perioperative support group for families of Latino American children |
A 20-year reflection and a look forward at social and behavioral science in the new century Soc sci dean Maurer to MC research sponsors' panel at 20th anniversary meeting of National Academy of Sciences Board on Behavioral, Cognitive and Sensory Sciences |
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FRESH Basic Needs Hub Food Drive Nov 3 |
Olive Tree Initiative Welcome Back Roundtable Nov 8 |
Hot Topics Faculty Debate Nov 9 |
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Using Blockchain to Secure the Supply Chain Nov 14 |
Fall Festival Nov 16 |
Expert Series: Lifting the Hood on Your Brain and Mind Nov 16 |
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5 unnervingly spooky houseplants for Halloween Carter Butts, sociologist, in The Wall Street Journal |
Taxing sugar leads to significant decrease in consumption, new study shows Matt Harding, economist, in U.S. News & World Report, MNS & AOL |
The psychology of gold and why it has that allure Don Hoffman, cog sci, via CNN |
