Past Events

April 30, 2021 | Book Launch! How Green Became Good: Urbanized Nature and the Making of Cities and Citizens

On Friday, April 30, 2021 from 12:00pm–1:00pm PDT, S&J affiliate and Assistant Professor of Sociology Hillary Angelo, will be joined in conversation with Robin Wagner-Pacifici, Neil Brenner, and Claudio Benzecry to discuss and celebrate the launch of her book, How Green Became Good:Urbanized Nature and the Making of Cities and Citizens. Continue Reading April 30, 2021 | Book Launch! How Green Became Good: Urbanized Nature and the Making of Cities and Citizens

April 7, 2021 | Book launch! Sweetness in the Blood: Race, Risk, and Type 2 Diabetes (U. Minn Press)

On Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 5:30pm–7:00pm, there was a University Forum to celebrate the launch of Sweetness in the Blood: Race, Risk, and Type 2 Diabetes (U. Minn Press) by Assistant Professor of Sociology and Interim SJRC Director (fall 2020) James Doucet-Battle’s new book that challenges assumptions about race within diabetes research and delves… Continue Reading April 7, 2021 | Book launch! Sweetness in the Blood: Race, Risk, and Type 2 Diabetes (U. Minn Press)

Spring Science & Justice Writing Together

Writing Together sessions will take place during Spring 2021 quarter on Thursdays, 10 – 12noon! Zoom link: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/99790295741 Meeting ID: 997 9029 5741; PW: 246 Wanting to establish a regular writing routine exploring science and justice? Beginning, Thursday April 1st, join SJRC scholars every Thursday of spring term from 10:00am-12noon for open writing sessions! Open to all students, faculty,… Continue Reading Spring Science & Justice Writing Together

March 9, 2021 | V is For Veracity: a University Forum

On Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 5:30pm–7:00pm PST, there was a University Forum featuring SJRC Founding Director and Professor of Sociology Jenny Reardon with introductions and Q&A moderation by Assistant Professor of Sociology James Doucet-Battle. A recording is available on YouTube. Learn More UCSC campus news article, “Discrimination, governance, and trust in the age of… Continue Reading March 9, 2021 | V is For Veracity: a University Forum

Winter Science & Justice Writing Together

Writing Together sessions will take place during winter 2021 quarter on Thursdays, 10 – 12noon! Zoom link: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/99790295741?pwd=NXk4OWlMeWVnZ3JQYi95UzRrdlBpUT09 Meeting ID: 997 9029 5741; PW: 246 Wanting to establish a regular writing routine exploring science and justice? Beginning, Thursday January 21st, join SJRC scholars during winter term for open writing sessions! Open to all students, faculty, researchers, staff,… Continue Reading Winter Science & Justice Writing Together

October 28, 2020 | Works-in-Progress with Guthman, Fairbairn, Reisman

Wednesday, October 28, 2020 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Zoom link Join SJRC scholars for an open discussion of works-in-progress! This is a wonderful chance to engage with one another’s ideas, and support our own internal work. At this session, we will hear from Professor of Social Sciences Julie Guthman, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies… Continue Reading October 28, 2020 | Works-in-Progress with Guthman, Fairbairn, Reisman

October 14, 2020 | Meet & Greet

On Wednesday, October 14, 2020, Zoom Registration, SJRC hosted a beginning of term social hour. In addition to a chance to celebrate the new academic year and enjoy each other’s company, we welcomed new members of our community, and welcomed back others. The SJRC annual Meet & Greet is a great chance for everyone to… Continue Reading October 14, 2020 | Meet & Greet

September 30, 2020 | Giving Day

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 All-Day Join the Science & Justice Research Center at UC Santa Cruz on Wednesday September 30th, for Giving Day, a 24-hour online fundraising drive! Help us celebrate the 10 year anniversary of our Science & Justice Training Program (SJTP) by supporting our graduate student researchers through the Science & Justice campaign. Incentives to… Continue Reading September 30, 2020 | Giving Day