Doctoral Students Pioneer New Research in Social Welfare
Social Welfare Ph.D. students, including Christina Tam (pictured), have had their work featured at conferences and academic publications in recent weeks.
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New Framework Debuts for Preventing Technology-Facilitated Exploitation of Children
The Digital Economy Task Force– sponsored by Thomson Reuters and the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC) –released its report on the emerging digital economy and recommendations for policy makers, financial institutions, law enforcement and others to …
Peterson to Serve as Public Policy Chair
Professor Mark Peterson (l) will lead UCLA Luskin’s Department of Public Policy beginning July 1, taking the reins from Michael Stoll
Luskin Center Joins California Urban Water Conservation Council to Advance So Cal Water Supply Resiliency Research
In mid-March, the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation attended the Plenary Meeting of the California Urban Water Conservation Council (Council) to accept membership in the Council of over 400 urban water suppliers, environmental advocacy organizations, and water policy researchers. Formed …
Journalist Sasha Issenberg to be Civil Society Fellow
Having written on politics, campaigns and the global economics of sushi, Issenberg will teach a Fiat Lux course with political science professor Lynn Vavreck.
Soja’s ‘My Los Angeles’ Reviewed in L.A. Times
Urban Planning professor Ed Soja’s new book “shows how learning from Los Angeles can help us understand our urban century worldwide.”
Answering President Obama’s Call to Use ‘Climate Data’ to Grow Economy, Increase Resiliency
The UCLA Luskin Center and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) released new maps as part of the Graduated Density Zoning tool designed to help local leaders identify opportunities to invest in clean energy jobs and strengthen climate resiliency in vulnerable
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Luskin Center To Host Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Conference
The Senate Bill 535 workshop is designed to help disadvantaged communities take a leading role in fighting climate change.
Students Journey Far Afield for Spring Break Work
UCLA Luskin students will travel to Tokyo, Detroit and Mexico City in pursuit of independent projects this March.
Student Postcard: Seeking Resiliency in the Pacific Rim
Ph.D. candidate Gregory Pierce traveled to The Philippines to explore adaptations to climate change in the Pacific Rim
