Dean of UC Berkeley Division of Social Sciences. Feminist sociologist, ethnographer avid mystery reader.

Joined August 2023
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Can humans understand AI’s “black box”? @BerkeleyLing Prof. @begusgasper, Berkeley Artificial Humanities Researcher @ninabegus, artist collective @mthvn turned hidden AI systems into navigable spaces to reveal how machines learn language. Learn more: bit.ly/3Q2hL4O
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Did the Fed really get post-COVID inflation wrong? @Berkeleyecon profs. Emi Nakamura, @JonSteinsson PhD student Venance Riblier say the answer is complicated, and that central bank credibility may matter more than rigid monetary policy rules. Read more: bit.ly/3RxC3nm
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Political Science Prof. Cecilia Hyunjung Mo has received global research grants to study solutions to human trafficking, child exploitation, ethnic conflict in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ethiopia. Learn more: bit.ly/4fL3DHy
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The Social Sciences Career Readiness Internship Program (SSCRIP) gave first-gen @berkeleysocio alumna Joselyn Espinoza the opportunity to participate in Congressional internships with Sen. Adam Schiff Rep. Ro Khanna. Learn more about her experiences: bit.ly/3ROrkVs
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In her new book “When Home Is a Photograph,” @BerkeleyAfroAm Prof. Leigh Raiford explores how Black activists artists used photography not just to document history, but to imagine belonging, freedom home. Read more: bit.ly/4wUkQEG
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Is the post-1945 world order unraveling? New research from Political Science Prof. Susan Hyde @Columbia Political Science Prof. Elizabeth Saunders argues that an unconstrained U.S. presidency is weakening global stability. Learn more: bit.ly/4wHoYI6
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After witnessing stroke recovery challenges in her own family, @CalCogSci student Tvisha Nepani created ReMotive Health, an AI-powered rehab platform helping patients track recovery between doctor’s visits through wearable tech. Learn more: bit.ly/4e4srJn
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I was delighted to host our Social Sciences Career Readiness Internship Program (SSCRIP) students for an end-of-year celebration! SSCRIP allowed them to take what they learned in the classroom apply it to internships to build job-readiness skills.
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(1/5) Congratulations to our incredible African American Studies graduate students on their 2026–27 fellowships awards!
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(4/5) Chantel McCrea received the 2026–27 Mentored Research Award from UC Berkeley’s Graduate Division. Working with African American Studies Professor Tianna Paschel, Chantel will research love, care sociality among Black queer sex workers kink practitioners.
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(5/5) Zana Sanders will join @SFMOMA this summer as a 2026 Gordon Parks Intern. Working in the Photography Department, Zana will contribute curatorial research for an upcoming Gordon Parks exhibit while training across museum departments.
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Congratulations to Political Science Alumnus Eric Meyer on his confirmation as U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka! A career Foreign Service officer, Meyer has served in diplomatic posts around the world. Learn more: bit.ly/4tRgQCj
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Hear Global Studies graduate Keila Lopez talk about commencement her future plans:
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Hear @BerkeleyLing @BerkeleyPsych graduate Natalia Morozova talk about commencement her future plans:
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Hear @berkeleysocio graduate Matteo Brey talk about commencement his future plans:
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Hear Ethnic Studies graduate Tyson Alualu talk about commencement his future plans:
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Our graduates constantly remind us why Berkeley Social Sciences matter. Watch this video to learn more about them their plans for the future!
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.@UCBerkeley senior Jessica Gallup graduated this week with a degree in @CalAnthro. She finished an education she began two decades ago, while raising her 6-year-old daughter expecting a second child. Learn more about her journey as a mother scholar: bit.ly/4dlyR5b
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