Engaging Los Angeles, Changing the World
As the centerpiece of a great public university and the largest academic division on campus, UCLA Social Sciences is tackling the most pressing problems head-on—and preparing our graduates to do the same.
The Division’s latest video, released Jan. 20, highlights the timely, policy-relevant social science research that is focused on advancing the public good.
Below is the video’s script read by UCLA’s Dean of Sciences, Abel Valenzuela Jr.
UCLA Social Sciences is tackling a wide range of pressing social issues head-on.
Every day, we…
Address the causes of our current environmental crises to mitigate future extreme climate events
Study political campaigns, elections, and public opinion at every level —local to national —to foster an informed and engaged community
Partner with workers, labor unions, and community-based organizations to advance economic and social justice
Explore the impacts of technology, AI, and disinformation to protect truth in the public sphere
Create, share, and conserve archaeological knowledge to preserve and translate cultural heritage around the globe
Investigate the science of kindness and empathy, and apply research findings to address group-based hate
Examine human migration and the consequences of immigration policy to foster informed governance
Partner with government and educational institutions to build big data tools that address criminal justice reform, homelessness, and economic and health inequities
UCLA Social Sciences is an academic force for the public good
Join us, as we engage Los Angeles to change the world.
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKcY1ZfzXrw.