UCR environmental scientist Cameron Barrows says we can't ignore what Joshua trees are trying to tell us as they're finding it harder and harder to survive.
Louie Rodriguez, professor at the graduate school of education, said declining enrollment has spurred many public schools to get creative about how they can entice and retain students, leading to better, more engaging schools for everyone.
UCR Physics and Astronomy Professor Harry Tom tells the Sun that even though headlamps are relatively dim, their lights can be seen on a clear night from miles away.
UCR’s Matthew Barthes, Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering and director of UCR’s Center for Environmental Research and Technology weighs in on Freeway 15’s traffic problem–and how The Riverside County Transportation Commission hopes to solve it.
Ellen Reese, UCR sociology professor and co-editor of “The Cost of Free Shipping: Amazon in the Global Economy," says when consumers click the ‘buy’ box on Amazon or similar services, they often don’t see the labor that enables the delivery.
Mihri Ozkan, UCR climate action professor, believes there’s still much uncertainty about direct air capture’s future. The technology is still in its infancy, she said.
UCR Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Climate Action Champion Professor Mihri Ozkan offers insight on the future of carbon capture technology.
Richard Carpiano, public health scientist and sociologist, believes the phrase “learn to live with COVID” is undermining public health efforts. A cavalier attitude toward COVID could lead to inadequate public health responses to future infection waves.
Public policy professors Karthick Ramakrishnan of UCR and Henry E. Brady of UC Berkeley launched the organization California 100 in an effort to strengthen California’s ability to collectively solve problems and shape our long-term future. In this piece they reflect on the Golden State's challenges and opportunities.
John Jennings, media and cultural studies professor, discusses Black Kirby, a group he co-founded to create visual art focused on themes of Afrofuturism, social justice, representation and magical realism. The group's work is on display in two exhibitions at the Sweeney Art Gallery at UCR Arts.
Geologist Michael McKibben co-authors this piece about geothermal energy, the long-forgotten but increasingly critical member of the clean energy family.
Nikolái Ingistov-García, a lecturer in Spanish language and Latin American Studies, shares his observations and feelings about recent waves of Latin American and Ukrainian refugees.
Quinn McFrederick, associate professor of entomology, shares that there are some species of nocturnal bees that have evolved different eyes than those who fly out during the day.
David D. Lo, distinguished professor of biomedical sciences, comments on the scientific community's readiness to respond to COVID-19, and to future pandemics.
UCR child psychologist Kimberley Lakes encourages parents to brainstorm with kids about ways to be proactive in uncertain or frightening times. "Ask them for their ideas. Raise money, donate goods, write letters to refugees. It makes us feel like we can at least do something," she said.