Inquiry with impact
// by Jessica De La Cruz
Environmental studies and Latin American and Latino studies major Chris Mathura won the dean’s award for his research examining early impacts of oil drilling off the coast of Guyana in South America. Originally published in the UCSC News Center by Allison Arteaga Soergel June 30, …
Can oil extraction fuel sustainable development in Guyana? Beware the resource curseRead More
// by Jessica De La Cruz
Undergraduate Elyse Venerable won the Chancellor’s Award and Dean’s Award for her research using strontium isotope analysis to uncover the origins of Oyo Empire war horses. Originally published in the UCSC News Center by Allison Arteaga Soergel June 13, 2025 During her time at …
Horse teeth hold historical clues about military power and trade in Western AfricaRead More
// by Jessica De La Cruz
Gathering for Change Gala May 30, 2025 Event Photos 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 …
// by Jessica De La Cruz
Building Belonging Student Showcase May 14, 2025 The Institute for Social Transformation hosted an end-of-year celebration and student showcase event to honor the work that has been accomplished in the Building Belonging Program. Students involved in the program in 2024-2025 presented their …
// by Jessica De La Cruz
Co-authored by Gabriella Alvarez (UCSC), Sonja Koehler and Chris Benner (UCSC) May 2025 The institute’s joint project, Solidarity Economics, has released a report focused on the intersection between childcare and building a more inclusive economy. The report highlights how inadequate access …
Solidarity Economics Series: Childcare in the Monterey BayRead More
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