Political scientist and expert on the role anger and race play in politics talks about protests and their potential influence on the November elections
Key findings from a global discussion including an all-female UCI panel
New book by UCI professor Rocío Rosales explores the complex stories of immigrant street vendors in Los Angeles
Four from social sciences awarded funding to lead timely, cutting edge research projects
'05 psychology alumna dishes on show's final moments and her unique California-Asian culinary style
UCI anthropology Ph.D. student Adan Martinez Ordaz wins a National Science Foundation grant to support his research on immigrants' use of online platforms
UCI political science research professor reflects on the war's far-reaching family impact
Edwin Amenta, sociology, explains in The Conversation
Virtual fellowship for 2020-21 supports scholars, practitioners with exceptional promise
First holder of endowed chair aims to raise critical awareness of South Asian tradition's global history, culture, ethics and philosophies, and contributions
Service will put the sociologist in primary leadership role of nation's largest sociology member organization
Roxanne Varzi, anthropology, Daily Pilot, June 18, 2020
Amid pandemic, weekly student hangout transitions to Zoom, keeping Anteaters connected
Laura Enriquez and Julia Lerch are two of only 30 scholars in the nation to receive 2020 National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship
UCI assistant professor's new book details how family life and romantic relationships are complicated and compromised by documentation status
An Thien Nguyen '20 political science focuses her research, outreach and empathy on the Southeast Asian community
Davin Phoenix, poli sci, explains in this op-ed for The New York Times
How Alexander "Sasha" Yusuf, '20 sociology, has overcome every obstacle thrown his way to realize his educational aspirations
Loryn Carter, '20 UCI volleyball player and political science major, reflects on her time at UCI
UCI researchers receive NSF grant to study the value of social networks for retaining at-risk STEM students during COVID-19
Race car driver and UCI economics student Samantha Tan '20 is an international role model
Anthropology professor Tom Boellstorff teaches class on digital cultures by creating his own virtual community - where COVID-19 isn't a threat
Davin Phoenix, poli sci, KPCC, June 2, 2020 (Audio)
Two School of Social Sciences graduate students receive campus-wide recognition for their teaching excellence
Amber Appling, '20 political science and first-generation transfer student, finds her fit in UCDC
UCI sociology professor receives National Science Foundation grant to develop social media messaging guidance for agencies to warn, inform and engage the public during an emergency
Sabrina Strings, sociology, The New York Times, May 25, 2020
Priyaranjan Jha, economics, The Indian Express, May 22, 2020 (Opinion)
Mark Steyvers, UCI cognitive scientist, and Lumos Labs receive Future of Privacy Forum's first-ever Award For Research Data Stewardship
UCI logic and philosophy of science assistant professor Lauren Ross receives NSF CAREER grant to bring clarity to scientific explanation
Ami Glazer, economics, Orange County Register, and San Bernardino Sun, May 16, 2020
UCI anthropologist Tom Boellstorff receives NSF grant to show how COVID-19 is shifting lives online and how the move may guide prevention strategies when offline activities resume
UCI cognitive scientist Michael Lee receives grant from National Institutes of Health to develop new cognitive models that explain disorders in children
Honor from the Society for Applied Anthropology recognizes a career of contributions enhancing understanding of Latinx lives and communities in the U.S.
UCI political scientist Sara Wallace Goodman receives National Science Foundation grant to study link between political beliefs and behaviors in response to COVID-19
Ami Glazer, economics, explains in The Conversation
Bill Maurer, anthropology and law, weighs in in this podcast for Filene
UCI cognitive scientist says episodic memory, more than compulsive behavior, could be to blame for relapses among those addicted to drugs and/or alcohol
Cailin O'Connor and James Own Weatherall, LPS, explain, courtesy of Nautilus
Third-year international studies and poli sci major works to foster inclusion through UCI community outreach program
Vanessa Delgado, sociology, explains, courtesy of Latino Rebels
Anthropology professor Kim Fortun and her students combine research, education, and on-the-ground action to help communities impacted by environmental disaster
Bill Maurer, anthropology professor, courtesy of Anthropology News
Shauna Gillooly, political science, explains in The Conversation
Michael Tesler, political science, and co-authors explain in The Washington Post
Sara Wallace Goodman, poli sci, breaks the issue down in this piece for The Washington Post
Sara C. Mednick, UCI cognitive scientist and expert on sleep on the relationship between a musical life and sleep, courtesy of Record Union
Two new grants support development of UCI prof's outreach, blog, online course and research on causes for and consequences of humanitarian aid delivery in Africa
Honor recognizes the economics Ph.D. student for best paper and presentation at the Annual Meetings of the Public Choice Society
Student-veteran Eric Perez, Chicano/Latino studies and sociology, helps at-risk teens overcome gang culture of hating 'the other'
Students in cognitive robotics design socially assistive technology for use in crises
Startup founded by economics alumna and fostered by UCI incubator aids, tracks student community service
UCI economics professor Linda Cohen and Amihai Glazer explain via The Hill
Claudia Bonilla Keller '87 boldly advocates for brighter futures in L.A. and O.C., efforts which helped earn her the 2020 Lauds and Laurels Outstanding Alumnus Award from the School of Social Sciences
UCI cognitive scientists receive NSF funding to develop more precise mathematical model to explain brain and behavior link
Professor of Cognitive Sciences, UC Irvine | May 8, 1938-December 4, 2019
Turney, Manchak and Jenkins honored for mentorship, teaching and innovation
Award-winning research by Jeffrey Kopstein, UCI professor of political science, sheds new light on sources of mass ethnic violence
Laura E. Enriquez, Chicano/Latino studies, Los Angeles Times
An interview with Don Hoffman, cog sci, in Forbes, Feb. 11, 2020
Anthropology Ph.D. student Tariq Rahman wins a set of prestigious grants to fund his research about the financialization of land in Lahore, one of the fastest growing cities in the world
Book by UCI political scientist Davin Phoenix challenges conventional wisdom that anger leads people to polls
Partnership provides critical link with Social Science Research Council to support research, collaboration and scholarship
Donor-funded scholarships help first-generation student 'become a well-rounded individual who can speak from multiple perspectives'
Kai Wehmeier, logic and philosophy of science professor, receives Humboldt Prize for outstanding academic research career
Sociology graduate student Vanessa Delgado wins a National Science Foundation grant to support her research
UCI language scientist uses machine learning to put our common word order patterns to the test; findings are published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Edwin Amenta, sociology, gives perspective in this article for The Conversation
Bill Maurer, anthropology, explains on NPR's Hidden Brain
Prestigious fellowship program established through gift from estate of Christian Werner funds research pursuits of the school's top graduate students
Economists from UCI and the New York Federal Reserve are teaming up to study whether a key California tax credit for businesses boosts job creation
Retaliation comes naturally to children, while positive reciprocity must be learned, says UCI cognitive scientist Nadia Chernyak
UCI professors receive National Science Foundation grant to study how misinformation impacts public understanding of science
Entrepreneur-philanthropists will be among 22 honorees at 50th Lauds & Laurels event
Awards carry $5,000 prize to support continued research for Chernyak, Hardt and Thomsen
Sociology graduate student Oshin Khachikian wins National Science Foundation funding to study how ethnic groups trade knowledge and resources, on the path to higher education
UCI political scientist Danielle Thomsen receives funding to study the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus to better understand moderates' place in today's polarized political arena
Anthropology doctoral student Emily Matteson earns grants from the National Science Foundation and the Fulbright Program to research reproductive rights in Chile
David Neumark, economics, among those honored for distinguished contributions to their fields
Marty Wattenberg, poli sci, explains in The Washington Post
By following her passions, anthropology Ph.D. student Leah Sanchez finds her academic niche
UCI sociologist Kristin Turney earns Russell Sage Foundation fellowship to study the long-term consequences of parental incarceration on the children and partners left behind
UCI will be 4th in nation to offer certificate program examining veteran community
Maj. Gen. Laura Yeager's unwavering work ethic propelled her to unprecedented heights in the Army, making the '86 UCI psychology alumna a role model for women and girls
Through teaching, research and action, UCI professor and chair Eve Darian-Smith is an ardent advocate for globalizing public education in the 21st century
UCI sociology graduate student Ben Leffel examines how world cities reduce emissions
Justin Richland, UCI anthropology, receives Luce Foundation grant to develop a field guide for non-native agency engagement with tribal people and resources
Heidi Hardt, poli sci, featured in the LA Times Daily Pilot