Through groundbreaking initiatives, we are cultivating transformative interdisciplinary research and empowering equitable student success, enabling our campus to advance environmental and social justice in California and across the globe.
See how we are funding transformative scholarship, empowering student changemakers, and bolstering impact capacity for public benefit.
Welcoming new Building Belonging fellows
This fall, the Institute has awarded $100,000+ in funding to 40 students to assist Social Sciences Division faculty with research projects. Through these projects students make a positive impact while also strengthening their connection to the campus community.
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Gathering for Change Gala
Thank you for joining us for an unforgettable evening at the Gathering for Change Gala, where the community came together to learn about and celebrate the unwavering power of collective action in building a better future, even in uncertain times. During the event, guests mingled with changemakers and visionaries affiliated with the institute, along with other like-minded individuals from across the region who continue to fight for positive change.
Research Initiatives
Events of Interest
Corporations at Climate Crossroads: Book Talk with Lily Hsueh
Our Mission
Rooted in the Social Sciences Division at UC Santa Cruz, the institute supports innovative scholarship that changes the world. The institute is a critical intellectual and social hub, connecting scholars across UC Santa Cruz and partners beyond the University, developing research-based solutions to urgent problems in the world.
