Plastic Pollution and Possible Solutions
A panel of policy, corporate and academic leaders will discuss the need and strategies for a more closed loop and less wasteful economy.
Events for Apr 22 - Apr 11
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PPASS: Sandra González-Bailón
ZoomJoint with UCLA Movements, Organizations, and Markets Working Group Sandra González-Bailón Associate Professor of Communication, University of Pennsylvania - Annenberg School of Communication Title: The Spread of Information on Social Media […]
CODESWITCH: The Transborder Immigrant Tool
Virtual CA, United StatesJoin EDT 2.0 for a choral reading of excerpts from “CODESWITCH: The Transborder Immigrant Tool” (transborder algo-rhythms against caging algorithms).
Moving Through Academia: A Panel for Social Welfare Doctoral Students
The Professional Development Committee would like to announce an upcoming discussion about moving through academia, and will feature graduates of the UCLA PhD Social Welfare program Donte Boyd, Skye Allmang, and Kristina Lovato! The panel will take place on Friday, April 23rd from 12 to 1 PM PST. Registration is available here, and you must register to attend the […]
Career Skills Workshop: Transitioning From Student to Professional
ZoomThis workshop will cover: where to look for summer internships and entry level full-time jobs, what types of internships and jobs to look for, information on post B.A. training program options (e.g. fellowships, rotational programs, etc.), and other helpful tips! This event is open to all undergraduate students at UCLA! Please contact our department […]
PPASS: Karletta Chief
ZoomKarletta Chief Associate Professor of Environmental Science, University of Arizona Title: Risk Perception of Navajo Communities Along the San Juan River Following the Gold King Mine Spill Abstract: On August 5, 2015, 3 million gallons of acid mine drainage was accidently released from the Gold King Mine Spill (GKMS), eventually reaching the San Juan River which […]
Immigration Reform for the 21st Century
Virtual CA, United StatesA conversation with congressional leaders and migration policy experts focusing on the challenges and opportunities ahead with implementing comprehensive immigration reform.
PPASS: Olivier Deschenes
ZoomOlivier Deschenes Professor of Economics, University of California, Santa Barbara Title: The Private and External Costs of Germany's Nuclear Phase-Out Abstract: Many countries have phased out nuclear power in response to concerns about nuclear waste and the risk of nuclear accidents. This paper examines the shutdown of more than half of the nuclear production capacity […]
InterActions L.A.: ‘Guaranteed Income and Paths to Prosperity’
Virtual CA, United StatesLewis Center brings together the latest thinking and action related to a guaranteed income program in America, with a focus on who could benefit in the Los Angeles region.
PPASS: Erica Field
ZoomJoint with CCPR Erica Field Professor of Economics and Public Health, Duke University Title: A Signal to End Child Marriage: Theory and Experimental Evidence from Bangladesh Abstract: Child marriage remains common in many settings even where schooling and labor market opportunities have grown considerably. To explain this phenomenon, we introduce a marriage market signaling model […]
