October 05, 2021 | Assuming the Ecosexual Position Book Celebration with Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens
Join us on October 5 in celebrating the release of Assuming the Ecosexual Position: The Earth as Lover (University of Minnesota Press, 2021) by Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens. Continue Reading October 05, 2021 | Assuming the Ecosexual Position Book Celebration with Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens
COVID-19: Online Events
The SJRC has a robust network of local and international public health experts, scholars, and practitioners leading the way with collecting resources for teaching about COVID-19, writing open response letters and calls for action, and organizing and participating in online events. Help Spread the Word of These Online Events C-Span | State and Federal Covid-19 Briefings and Legislative… Continue Reading COVID-19: Online Events
May 26, 2021 | Book Launch! Bad Dog: Pit Bull Politics and Multispecies Justice
Join SJRC scholars in celebration of Harlan Weaver’s book launch! Bad Dog: Pit Bull Politics and Multispecies Justice (University of Washington Press, 2021). Continue Reading May 26, 2021 | Book Launch! Bad Dog: Pit Bull Politics and Multispecies Justice
May 12, 2021 | Works-in-Progress with Kathleen Cruz Gutierrez
At this session, we will hear from Science & Justice affiliate, Assistant Professor of History Kathleen Cruz Gutierrez who will discuss the cultural and intellectual history of the sampaguita, a species of jasmine presently known as the national flower of the Philippines, and its gendered (and gendering) ties to the nationalist imagination. Continue Reading May 12, 2021 | Works-in-Progress with Kathleen Cruz Gutierrez
May 4, 2021 | Book launch! Counterpoints: A San Francisco Bay Area Atlas of Displacement & Resistance (PM Press, 2021)
On Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 5:30pm–7:00pm, there was a University Forum to celebrate the launch of Counterpoints featuring original research from multiple campus contributors including SJRC’s Just Biomedicine research cluster and the No Place Like Home initiative. A recording can be found on YouTube. Book cover for Counterpoints: A San Francisco Bay Area Atlas of… Continue Reading May 4, 2021 | Book launch! Counterpoints: A San Francisco Bay Area Atlas of Displacement & Resistance (PM Press, 2021)
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
Feb 24, 2021 | Works-in-Progress with Tamara Pico
On Wednesday, February 24, 2021 (4:00 PM – 5:30 PM) SJRC welcomed scholars for an open discussion of works-in-progress! This was a wonderful chance to engage with one another’s ideas, and support our own internal work. At this session, we heard from Science & Justice affiliate, postdoctoral scholar, and incoming Assistant Professor of Earth &… Continue Reading Feb 24, 2021 | Works-in-Progress with Tamara Pico