Raka Ray
@rakaberkeley
Dean of UC Berkeley Division of Social Sciences. Feminist sociologist, ethnographer + avid mystery reader.
In her @nytimes op-ed, @berkeleysocio Prof. Emerita Arlie Russell Hochschild discusses her experience speaking to Trump supporters in Kentucky’s Fifth District about their opinions on his second term. Read more: bit.ly/3SLefK2

.@BerkeleyGeog + Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Program (ISSP) Curriculum Planner Alli Warren brings experience, creativity + precision to everything from scheduling to course development. Learn more about her: bit.ly/3S2nUvp

.@berkeleyecon + @BerkeleyCDSS student Nihar Nuthikattu worked with other students to analyze how courts interpret internet platform liability. Learn more: bit.ly/4jlQ1kc

The “Building Bridges Between Democracy and Technology for a Better Society” course, co-developed by Political Science Prof. Kirk Bansak + innovation strategist @gertchristen, is teaching students how to use tech for social + political change. Learn more: bit.ly/4dCkTvt

Learn more about how Black women reclaim power through humor + sass in @BerkeleyAfroAm Alumna J Finley’s book “Black Women’s Humor and Humanity”: bit.ly/4mh7YmA

Ever wondered why Siri can understand one voice over another? @BerkeleyLing Prof. Nicole Holliday says it’s due to lack of representation in training data, which causes biases in speech AI. Learn more: bit.ly/45dqA0U

Why are some countries richer than others? @berkeleyecon Prof. Edward Miguel’s research suggests part of the reason could be “slack,” or underutilized resources due to low consumer demand. Learn more: bit.ly/43tK9R8

Political Science Administrative Director Serena Groen received Berkeley Social Science’s Distinguished Service Award for her role in advancing departmental goals + fostering an inclusive, supportive environment. Congratulations! Learn more: bit.ly/3FdY0SB

Congratulations to the first graduating class of our Master of Computational Social Sciences program! They are ready to tackle complex questions at the intersection of technology and social sciences to better understand the world. Read more: bit.ly/4kdMeXv

Asian American Studies Alumna @BettyDuong became the first Vietnamese American + Asian American woman to be elected to the @SCCgov Board of Supervisors last year. Learn more about how her time at Cal prepared her for this role: bit.ly/3S6YNrk @SupBettyDuong

As a teen mother, Mia Kelly overcame tremendous odds to be accepted to @UCBerkeley and earned her @berkeleysocio degree last week, while working full-time. Congratulations Mia! Read more: bit.ly/4dJVobY

New @BerkeleyIGS poll shows that Californians still support a path to citizenship across party lines. @berkeleysocio Prof. + IGS co-director G. Cristina Mora + Ethnic Studies Prof. Nicholas Vargas share more in their @latimes op-ed: bit.ly/3YRofVt

Here’s a look back at last week’s commencement ceremonies for our 15 departments + programs at @UCBerkeley Social Sciences! Congratulations to our newest graduates — I’m so proud of their hard work + dedication. Read more: bit.ly/3HraXJb

🚨NEW PAPER: Why are Members of Congress so extreme? We conducted a 4-wave panel of thousands of voters in 27 districts during last year’s primary AND general elections to trace polarization’s roots The results challenge conventional wisdom… and suggest lessons for parties🧵👇
Since arriving at @UCBerkeley from China in 2021, Yuqi Tian has made an indelible mark on campus, championing access for the disabled. This week, she’ll earn 3 degrees in @BerkeleyGeog, Italian studies + comparative literature. Congrats Yuqi! Read more: bit.ly/4j94pwj
