Katia Necoechea Madriz, '21 psychology and education science, will be taking her teaching talents across the globe this summer as one of UCI’s newest Fulbright Scholars
Now the '21 quantitative economics and data science major is heading to Harvard for her graduate studies
Solena Mednicoff, '21 cognitive sciences Ph.D., combined her passions to study how music affects the brain
43 undergrads from social sciences receive OM distinction, 19 honored with individual scholarships and honors
Honor recognizes the political science grad student for outstanding promise as a future professor
'21 UCI cog sci Ph.D. recipient is now a UC President's Postdoctoral Fellow at UC Santa Cruz studying the role of uncertainty in memory
Sociology Ph.D. recipient overcame multiple barriers to earn her education and is now a statistician with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Kirbi Joe, '21 IMBS Ph.D., will be using her applied mathematical training to begin her career as a data scientist
UCI Brain's Xiaojue Zhou spent time chatting with the researcher and DECADE mentor about how students can achieve their goals during the COVID-19 pandemic and her tips for succeeding in an academic field
Political science Ph.D. '21 is currently working as an assistant professor of military/political studies at the Republic of Korea Air Force Academy
Honor recognizes the anthropology grad student for exceptional contributions to the school community, including the intellectual growth of others
Shauna N. Gillooly, UCI Ph.D. candidate in political science, explains in this piece for The Conversation (also in Yahoo News and Chron.com)
Honor recognizes logic and philosophy of science grad student for impressive research work
Honor recognizes the sociology Ph.D. student for one of two outstanding graduate papers in social sciences
Honor recognizes econ Ph.D. student for one of two outstanding graduate papers in social sciences
Honor recognizes the sociology undergrad for outstanding academic performance and service to UCI soc sci and the wider community
Fabio Lampert, UCI logic and philosophy of science Ph.D. '21, transitioned from a career as a professional musician to earning a doctorate in philosophy of science at UCI, one of the top programs in the world
UCI social policy and public service senior and undergrad commencement speaker Shelby Smith is a testament to the school's boundaryless spirit
First generation scholar and undergrad commencement speaker Bethany Urbano is committed to making education accessible to all
Honor recognizes the Chicano/Latino studies major for campus and community leadership and service
UCI senior Brad Greene greets opportunity with optimism, perseverance and a nod to his Native American heritage
Venus Kailan Zhao, psychology '21, proves that sometimes a difficult past can help forge a better path forward
As a chief of staff in the California State Assembly, Allison Lim '15 is empowered to lead and create change
Honor recognizes outstanding undergraduate for scholarship, university involvement and achievement
UCI cognitive scientist Aaron Bornstein receives National Institute on Aging grant to study memory decline due to natural aging, disease
Alumna speaks out as both an educator and an advocate for AAPI and other communities affected by racism
Honor recognizes the economics graduate student for work displaying clear creative models and theories
Honor recognizes students who are planning a career in international affairs and/or public/community service
Social sciences undergrads David Sanusi and Yohan Ranaivo launch company that imports vanilla, cinnamon and a type of cocoa bean prized by European chocolatiers
Ta'Myrah Hudson, first-generation Anteater, shares the importance of creating community and campus involvement opportunities in order to help Black students thrive at UCI
UCI undergrad Alyssa Romea, political science and environmental science and policy, discusses the successful campaign to certify UCI as a Bee Campus, and what you can do to make your home and community more friendly to these important pollinators
Lauren Ross receives fellowship expanding her research aimed at bringing clarity to scientific explanation
All UCI social sciences graduate programs rank in top 25 of their respective fields among public U.S. universities
Society for the Improvement of Psychological Science commendation highlights cognitive scientist's work for progressing disciplinary methods, practices
UCI alumnus Kevin Madsen '05 pushes the boundaries as a professional race car driver, coach and mentor
New site shares personal stories of COVID conditions inside California's state prisons in effort to raise awareness, action
Global, multi-city conversation marking International Women's Day highlights expertise of female leaders across industries, continents
First-generation sociology student Emily Yared Ramon found a sense of belonging at UCI and she’s sharing it with others
Awards carry $5,000 prize to support expanded research for Laura Enriquez and Erin Lockwood
UCI economist Bocar Ba dives into years of data to find that diversity in law enforcement reduces use of force
Financial support awarded by the UCI Graduate Division helps offset tuition costs and allows for dissertation and publication focus
Book by UCI logic and philosophy of science associate professor Cailin O'Connor explores how inequities emerge and why they persist
UCI economist Michael McBride develops new metrics for player valuation based on team contributions, rather than individual skill
Bill Maurer, UCI social sciences dean, and social sciences deans from UCSB and UCSC give perspective via CalMatters
UCI-led study finds policy disrupts educational experiences, wellbeing of immigration-impacted students
UCI political science alumnus caught historic footage of Jan 6 insurrection at the Capitol while reporting for the Huffington Post
UCI alumnus Ken Marlin '79 reflects on his fast track from the Marines to UCI to Wall Street
Recognition from UCI Beall Applied Innovation includes stipend, entrepreneurial engagement opportunities
Davin Phoenix, poli sci, explains in this piece for The Washington Post (also featured by MSN)
Social scientists are among 10 UCI teams to receive funding that supports the office's mission to advance inclusive excellence on campus
UCI political science professor Carole Uhlaner receives Russell Sage Foundation funding to study what moves individuals to participate in collective action
Book by UCI sociologist Francesca Polletta explains how we can find our way back from political polarization without having to become friends first
Early intervention can stave off pandemic's worst long-term effects, UCI economist Vellore Arthi says
UCI research fellow Anne Therese Frederiksen receives National Science Foundation funding to study brain responses to unique linguistic experience of individuals who are deaf and hearing who use sign language
New multi-campus study provides in depth look at the struggles and successes of the state's undocumented student population
UCI cognitive scientist Megan Peters receives Templeton World Charity Organization grant to help early-career scientists secure NIH and NSF funding
UCI researchers join forces with national team to study U.S. food supply chain disruptions and innovations due to Coronavirus closures
Study by UCI economics grad student Sarah Thomaz looks at potential and pitfalls of affordable dwelling units in Los Angeles County
UCI School of Social Sciences and Center for Educational Partnership are collaborating to increase educational access for first-generation students
Professor Louis DeSipio, Chicano/Latino studies and political science, discusses how mixed results of the last few years demonstrate Orange County's "purple" identity
New tool developed by UCI researchers measures variation in a uniquely Latinx cultural value
UCI anthropologist Salvador Zarate to document practices and expertise of weed abatement workers with funding from Haynes Foundation
UCI is the nation's only top research university to offer a certificate program on those who've served in the military
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