Keum Wins Award for Multicultural Psychology Research
The Rising Star Award recognizes his research on reducing health and mental health disparities among marginalized individuals and communities.
Author Archive for: zday
Entries by Zoe Day
Reber on Nursing Homes, Booster Shots and Politics
Vaccination rates at nursing homes are less politicized than in the general population, but it’s urgent to get more residents and staff boosted to protect against Omicron.
Matute on Democratizing Parking Data and Access
By making data about occupancy and pricing of parking facilities more widely available, drivers are able to fill spots that are currently underutilized because they are unseen.
Turner on Framing the Heat Narrative to Find Solutions
Incorporating equity into the conversation about heat and climate change is critical, she says.
New Transit Doesn’t Alleviate Traffic, Manville Says
Any space created on the freeway by San Diego’s new trolley will likely be quickly replaced by new commuters, resulting in no net change in traffic congestion levels.
Ong Highlights Disproportionate Suffering of Asian American Businesses
A new initiative aims to increase access to federal aid programs by expanding language options and increasing the visibility of AAPI communities.
Mukhija, González on Legalizing Informal Housing Units
A vast informal housing market accounts for millions of units nationwide. Legalizing them would improve safety, add value to homes and give tenants more security.
Reber Highlights Educational Disparities in New Publication
Despite decades of policy reforms and major philanthropic investments, there are glaring deficiencies and inequities across the K-12 education system in America, she writes.
Yaroslavsky, Newton on the L.A. Riots and Police Chief Gates
The tape of the Rodney King beating in 1991 exposed brutality within the LAPD and prompted many calls for Police Chief Daryl Gates to step down.
Jackson Selected as American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare Fellow
The national honor society recognizes distinguished scholars and practitioners of social work and social welfare, including many from UCLA Luskin Social Welfare.
