Judith Seltzer appointed to National Research Council’s Standing Committee, Reengineering Census Operations

  Professor Judith Seltzer has been appointed to the National Research Council’s Standing Committee on Reengineering Census Operations.  As you know, the census is the basis for apportionment, the foundation of the U.S. federal government. …

Vickie Mays reappointed U.S. House representative, National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics

Vickie Mays, professor of psychology in the UCLA College, and of health policy and management in the Fielding School of Public Health, has been reappointed by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner to a second four-year term as the…

Robert Mare is doing better

We have heard from Judy Seltzer that Rob Mare's doctor does not anticipate the need for any additional white blood cells at least for now.  This is good news in terms of Rob's recovery from the infection. The UCLA Blood and Platelet Center…

Prof. William Clark is featured on 89.3 KPCC Radio

Prof William Clark was a guest on Larry Mantle AIRTALK on December 17 discussing the Millennial generation. http://205.144.168.164/programs/airtalk/2014/12/17/40796/more-millennials-are-living-at-home-and-not-hating/

Profs. Gilbert Gee and May Wang featured in “Life in America: Hazadous to Immigrants’ Health”

Prof. Gilbert Gee and Prof. May Wang are among a group of UCLA Fielding School of Public Health researchers investigating on how immigrants health is declining in the US. Article: Life in America: Hazardous to immigrants’ health? &nb…

Larissa Dooley Comments on Goldman Study

Affiliate, Larissa Dooley comments on Prof. Noreen Goldman's research on Psychology In Action: http://www.psychologyinaction.org/2014/12/03/how-can-we-best-predict-longevity-the-answer-might-surprise-you/  

Professor Ed Walker’s article is featured on The Washington Post

Professor Ed Walker organized a series about civic engagement in politics for the Washington Post Online. Article: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/monkey-cage/wp/2014/11/24/how-business-funded-the-anti-soda-tax-coalition/  

Graduate student Lina Stepick’s article is featured on The Washington Post

Graduate student Lina Stepick organized a series about civic engagement in politics for the Washington Post Online. Article: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/monkey-cage/wp/2014/11/24/how-do-citizens-participate-in-politics-between-elections/

Jennie Brand: Who stands to benefit the most from college?

Jennie Brand is featured in Academic Minute and Inside Higher Ed for her work on social inequality and higher education. Academic Minute: http://academicminute.org/2014/11/jennie-brand-ucla-who-benefits-most-from-higher-ed/ Inside Higher…

Jennie Brand’s work on community colleges is published in Sociological Science

Jennie E. Brand’s research on the community college effect has been picked up by the media, including Insider Higher Ed. https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2014/10/13/essay-questions-free-community-college-policies Read the journal article:…