Riverside’s nascent Innovation District offers a preview of the city’s future

UCR's EPIC Small Business Development Center and Center for Environmental Research and Technology, or CE-CERT, are among the variety of players comprising Riverside's growing Innovation District. 
The Press-Enterprise | October 7, 2019

Do Mosquitoes Sleep?

Sam Evans-Brown of "Ask Sam" speaks with entomologist Anandasankar Ray about this perplexing question and how mosquitoes experience "jet lag."
New Hampshire Public Radio | October 4, 2019

Women are slowly pursuing more high-paying degrees, but the pay gap remains, says new research

New research from UC Riverside economist Carolyn Sloane suggests women are slowly shifting to higher-paying majors.
CNBC | October 4, 2019

‘You don’t want to bring a baby into a world that’s dying’

The Chronicle speaks with Jade Sasser, an assistant professor of gender and sexuality studies, about the motivations underlying young people's decision to hold off on having children.  
San Francisco Chronicle | October 3, 2019

New California lab seeks cure to deadly citrus disease

The $8 million lab is part of the effort to find a solution to the tree-killing disease known as huanglongbing — a major threat to California's citrus industry. 
Associated Press | September 26, 2019

What Americans really think about California’s auto emissions waiver — and what could change their minds

Two UC Riverside political scientists — Jennifer Merolla and Karthick Ramakrishnan — explore how arguments that emphasize states' rights could impact public opinion. 
The Washington Post | September 25, 2019

The Science Behind Why People Gossip — And When It Can Be a Good Thing

Research from UC Riverside psychologist Megan Robbins suggests most gossip is actually neutral, among other findings. 
Time | September 25, 2019

Is meritocracy making everyone miserable?

The New Yorker's Louis Menand references sociologist Steven Brint's book "Two Cheers for Higher Education" in a piece about the educational system in America. 
The New Yorker | September 23, 2019

This One University Enrolls More Pell Students Than the Whole Ivy League

Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox explains how UC Riverside's "secret sauce" — a combination of culture, people, and programs — contributes to its success in serving students. 
Open Campus | September 20, 2019

Why Population Control May Not Help Curb Climate Change

Jade Sasser, an assistant professor of gender and sexuality studies, discusses the effectiveness of strategies for mitigating climate change.
KPBS | September 16, 2019

Acting like an extrovert has a positive effect on happiness, study finds

Today features new research from Sonja Lyubomirsky, a professor of psychology, on the benefits of acting more talkative, spontaneous, and assertive.
Today | September 13, 2019

EPA says it will eliminate animal testing by 2035

UC Riverside is one of five universities to receive $4.25 million in grant funding from the federal agency to research alternatives to animal testing.
CNN | September 10, 2019

Princeton and Williams top the U.S. News college rankings, yet again

But UC Riverside leads a new list on social mobility for underrepresented students.
The Washington Post | September 9, 2019

Southern California Catholics to unite in Mass for immigrants

The upcoming Mass, which will take place across Southern California, is "a kind of progressive statement," according to Associate Professor of History Jennifer Scheper Hughes. 
Religion News Service | September 5, 2019

For some children born abroad, U.S. citizenship has never been a guarantee

Assistant Professor of Sociology Victoria Reyes explores one of the more complicated legacies of the Vietnam War: the thousands of Amerasian children born to U.S. service members across Southeast Asia.
The Conversation | September 4, 2019

A Love Letter to 6 Generations of Strong Women in One Multi-Racial Family

Susan Straight, a professor of creative writing, discusses her latest book — and first memoir — "In the Country of Women."
KQED | August 31, 2019

Monster Hybrid Tumbleweed Species Is Taking Over California, Scientists Warn

Norman Ellstrand, a distinguished professor of genetics, discusses a new invasive species of gigantic tumbleweed capable of growing up to 6 feet tall. 
Newsweek | August 27, 2019

6 Easy Ways to Actually Make Yourself Happier

Sonja Lyubomirsky, a professor of psychology, offers tips for getting and staying happy. 
Men's Health | August 23, 2019

Helping students manage behavior is no longer just a job for special education, teachers say

Austin Johnson, an assistant professor of school psychology, explains how "multitiered systems of support" can be implemented in classrooms to help students better manage their behavior and mental health. 
Desert Sun | August 22, 2019

Putting Kids on Diets Won’t Solve Anything

Andrew Subica, an assistant professor in the School of Medicine, comments on the controversial launch of a new app intended to track food consumption, physical activity, and weight loss in kids as young as 8.
The Atlantic | August 20, 2019