Interdisciplinary
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Beach season is here—just not for everyone
Marine and social scientists at UC Santa Cruz explain why privileged people enjoy more recreational, economic, and emotional benefits of the ocean than underresourced groups, and offer holistic remedies
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La temporada de playa ya está aquí—pero no para todos
Científicos marinos y sociales de la UC Santa Cruz explican por qué las personas privilegiadas disfrutan de más beneficios recreativos, económicos y emocionales del océano que los grupos con menos recursos, y ofrecen soluciones holísticas
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New initiative will immerse learners worldwide in Indigenous forms of scientific inquiry, understanding
‘Shadow Indigenous Worlds’ will use an educational model pioneered at UC Santa Cruz that allows students anywhere to closely observe and converse with scientists over Zoom as they conduct research in real time
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Eighteen years of mobilizing marginalized students, making science more innovative
Review in Nature Astronomy highlights how UC Santa Cruz’s Lamat Institute leverages cultural strengths through tailored experiences, raises awareness of systemic barriers, and builds culturally validating communities
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New analysis of home sales makes economic case for resilient coastal forests
Houses in Florida nearest mangroves saw much smaller price declines after major hurricanes, Zillow sales data show
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Are you experienced? Students from first year of immersive-learning initiative share stories of profound impact
From aquatic adventures and mountaintop stargazing to lab work aimed at saving lives, students describe how the Degree-Defining Experiences Program fosters unforgettable moments and deepens meaning
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Cal Teach at 20: Striving to continue sending much-needed STEM educators into underserved communities
UC Santa Cruz program marks 20 years of putting service-minded STEM majors on a path to helping public schools students embrace math and science
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Symposium shows creativity, conviction are key to communicating climate solutions
From card games to virtual reality, innovative climate researchers are finding new ways to engage the public
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New international collaboration poised to unlock more health-related discoveries
UC Santa Cruz removes geographic barriers and reduces costs with widened access to powerful Biomolecular cryoEM Facility
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UC Santa Cruz researchers win funds to characterize makeup of Pacific coastal fog
Multi-institute project aims to enhance society’s ability to manage coastal resources and steward coastal ecosystems in a changing climate
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UC Santa Cruz anchors Santa Cruz/Watsonville metro-area’s Top 16 ranking in research output
The study reveals that research breakthroughs are disproportionately clustered at a small number of institutions.
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Why math and musical prodigy Tom Lehrer was so well-suited for young UC Santa Cruz
The uncomfortably famous satirical songwriter taught as a Cowell College fellow from 1972 to 2001