In the Media
Facing floods and fires, undocumented immigrants have nowhere to turn for help
“The ways that we have set up our disaster infrastructure are rendering invisible undocumented migrants because of cultural and racial norms of who is considered a worthy disaster victim.” — Michael Mèndez, assistant professor of urban planning and public policy.
Facebook's own data is not as conclusive as you think about teens and mental health
"If you ask teens if they are addicted/harmed by social media or their phones, the vast majority say yes," says Candice Odgers, psychological science professor. Is this true?
UCI researchers receive over $2.5 million NIH funding to improve interviewing of young witnesses
University of California, Irvine researchers receive over $2.5 million NIH funding to improve interviewing of young witnesses. "We're trying to help interviewers help kids give good evidence," says J. Zoe Klemfuss, assistant professor of psychological science.
5 Things That Can Help When You Feel Irritable and Depressed
Jessica Borelli, associate professor of psychological science, gives SELF Magazine some tips that can help when you feel irritable and depressed.
Rap on Trial
If you work in the rap industry, are you less likely to get a fair trial? Professor of Criminology, Law and Society Charis Kubrin answers this question in this Legal Talk Network podcast.
Survey: Californians open to water restrictions during drought
Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy David Feldman says recycled waste water needs to be higher on the state’s agenda.