In the Media

Americans interpret “their advantages in terms of things they have deserved as opposed to thinking it’s the result of an unfair world,” says Associate Professor of Psychological Science Paul Piff. Learn how beyond the pandemic’s upheaval, a racial wealth gap endures in this New York Times article.

“We are still increasing greenhouse gas emissions. So far, the response has been gravely insufficient.” — Richard Matthew, Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy. Climate Change is hitting home and experts urge tougher responses. 

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"Even with three vaccines, we are still in this pandemic for the long haul. If we ignore our mental health needs, any issues we have may worsen," says Associate Professor of Psychological Science Jessica Borelli. We don't have to choose between physical and mental health. 

In a study, researchers convinced test subjects that they had experienced events in their childhood that they had not actually experienced. Distinguished Professor of Psychological Science Elizabeth Loftus discusses the findings of this study on KPCC.

Listen to Professor of Criminology, Law and Society Simon A. Cole discuss the social and political story of fingerprinting, and how it took more than a century before anyone tried to figure out if it actually worked on the Darts and Letters podcast.

“Our study found that 92 percent of states release pre-conviction data... Once released, this data is mined, scraped, and shared, leaving a digital footprint nearly impossible to wipe clean.” — Ph.D. Student Juan Sandoval. Learn more in this VICE story.

Associate Professor of Psychological Science Paul Piff used a series of rigged Monopoly games to see how people would respond to being placed randomly into a position of privilege. Read The Atlantic story to see how differences in wealth and status affect people’s values and behavior.

Deyanira Nevárez Martínez, Ph.D. candidate, has been delivering 10,000 lunches to people living on the streets. Learn more about some of the individuals and organizations who are volunteering their time and efforts to help the homeless in the Voice of OC.

“Kids have been really struggling this year,” says Associate Professor of Psychological Science Jessica Borelli in reference to the pandemic. During this unnerving era, it is even more essential to talk to kids about tragedies.

The rhythm of basketball serves as a means of expression and Ph.D. student Donavion “Navi” Huskey uses it as a way to define this trans nonbinary college basketball player, who scores on the court and as a role model.

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