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UC Irvine School of Social Sciences
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The official account of the University of California, Irvine School of Social Sciences. Visit us online at www.socsci.uci.edu.
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Such an inspiring event for our @ucirvine.bsky.social LeadHER mentees at @edwardslifesci.bsky.social! Our students had the recent opportunity to explore women’s leadership in action & see how purpose-driven leadership shapes one of Irvine’s most impactful companies.

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November 14, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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Why do top students choose @ucisocsci.bsky.social for grad school?

✅ Collaborative culture
✅ Field-shaping faculty
✅ Powerhouse programs
✅ Top 10 public university
✅ Minutes from OC beaches

Over the next few weeks, we're sharing Ph.D. student stories - their journeys & where they're headed next.
October 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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💙💛 We’re back!!! We had so much fun meeting so many new faces today at our annual undergrad BBQ as we kickoff another great year in @ucisocsci. To all of our new Anteaters out there, welcome home! 💛💙⁠ ⁠ #zotzotzot #ucipride #ucirvine @ucirvine.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Policy with purpose | UC Irvine political science and sociology double major Jared Castaneda selected for prestigious public policy institute program

www.socsci.uci.edu/newsevents/news/2025/2025-07-30-jared-castaneda-policy-with-purpose

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July 30, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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A Los Angeles tax law passed in 2022 intending to raise money for affordable housing may end up costing the county in the long run by flatlining commercial and luxury home sales and subsequent property-tax collections on post-sale values. ...
June 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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UC Irvine closes commencement season with second LIFTED ceremony | 94 percent of in-prison bachelor’s program graduates earn honors

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June 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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And that's a wrap on UROP 2025! UCI soc sci students were among the many student presenters at this year's symposium - and some familiar alumni faces came back to serve as judges. Check out pics from some of the action!

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May 17, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Check out pics from @ucirvine.bsky.social political science associate professor Heidi Hardt’s talk last week with Admiral Stavridis, former NATO SACEUR (Supreme Allied Commander), on navigating NATO, Greenland, China & Ukraine. Hosted by @worldaffairsoc.bsky.social.
May 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Why federally funded social science research matters: @ucirvine.bsky.social political scientist Samantha Vortherms shares her work focused on the relationship between global business investments and government policies on the ground - specifically in China.

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April 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Up next: @ucirvine.bsky.social cognitive scientist Jeffrey Krichmar weighs in on the importance of federal funding for his work on how humans and other animals put together different perspectives or views as they navigate their worlds.

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April 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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In this installment of “Why federally funded social science research matters,” @ucirvine.bsky.social cognitive scientist Ramesh Srinivasan shares perspective on his research focused on decision making in teams of humans and artificial agents.

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April 23, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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In our next installment of “Why federally funded social science research matters,” @ucirvine.bsky.social cognitive scientist and NIH-funded researcher Aaron Bornstein weighs in on the importance of federal funding for his work on age-related memory decline.

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April 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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In our first installment of “Why federally funded social science research matters,” @ucirvine.bsky.social cognitive and language scientist Gregory Hickok shares expert insight on something many of us take for granted: our ability to speak and understand language.

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April 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Why federally funded social science research matters | @ucirvine.bsky.social social scientists weigh in on this critically important topic in new special report

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April 16, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Congrats to @ucirvine.bsky.social professors Coleman Collins & Simon Huttegger who have been awarded 2025 Guggenheim Fellowships!

www.socsci.uci.edu/newsevents/news/2025/2025-04-15-uc-irvine-professors-huttegger-and-collins-named-guggenheim-fellows
April 15, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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Congrats to our Dean’s Awards for Outstanding Teaching recipients!

🌟 Irene Vega, Sociology - Dr. Joseph L. White Award for Outstanding Mentorship
🌟 Kamal Sadiq, Political Science - Outstanding Undergrad Teaching
🌟 Andrew Penner, Sociology - Outstanding Teaching Innovation

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April 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Congrats to the five @ucirvine.bsky.social researchers - including CPIP's Melinda Gormley - who've been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science!

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April 1, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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UCI Podcast: Women in science | @cailinmeister.bsky.social, @ucirvine.bsky.social Chancellor's Professor of logic & philosophy of science, details obstacles overcome and the path ahead

Listen in: soundcloud.com/theucipodcas...

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March 31, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Social scientists from @uofcalifornia.bsky.social - including @ucirvine.bsky.social's Nadia Chernyak, Holly Hapke, & Kristin Turney - are in DC today meeting with lawmakers to champion continued federal investment in the social sciences as part of COSSA's Social Science Advocacy Day. #UCinDC
March 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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UC Irvine’s Catlin Tran ’23 is changing the way we dine | Her startup Nutripair just received a grant from Verizon and earned the business econ alumna a once-in-a-life trip to the Super Bowl
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March 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Yesterday evening, @ucirvine.bsky.social students, faculty, staff and alumni came out to learn about salsa, practice (newly acquired) dance skills, and enjoy live music at Comunidad y Música!
February 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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From the vibrant rhythms of UCI Hansori to the breathtaking spectacle of the Dragon Dance and the mesmerizing Feeding of the Lions, UCI's 10th annual Lunar New Year celebration on Jan. 21 beautifully intertwined timeless traditions with modern artistry. Relive some of the sights with us ⬇️
January 31, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Join us TODAY for @ucirvine.bsky.social's 10th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration! Engaging activities happening at the UCI Student Center until 2 p.m., then join us at 3:30 p.m. in the Barclay for the Dragon Dance, Feeding of the Lions and amazing performances:
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January 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Join us Tuesday, Jan. 21 to honor a decade of tradition, community, and cultural vibrance at @ucirvine.bsky.social's 10th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration - where cherished traditions illuminate the evening and the spirit of community shines!

www.socsci.uci.edu/files/announ...
January 15, 2025 at 8:29 PM