Stokes has published a new book, “The Carbon Wave,” about her work on the Inflation Reduction Act, which at the time was viewed as the most consequential piece of environmental legislation in decades
Comm scholar Dan Lane named UC fellow for research on AI and civic engagement
With the $50,000 award, Masterson, an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science, will lead a new research initiative on the aftermath of deportation, including life trajectories, migration choices and reintegration in Honduras.
UCSB political scientists Neil Narang and Matto Mildenberger discuss foreign policy and climate change on “Talking Policy,” a podcast produced by the UC Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation.
In her new book “Queer Traffic: Sex, Panic, Free Trade” (Duke University Press, 2025), feminist studies scholar Jennifer Tyburczy traces the intersections of global economics and social regulation from the 1980s to the present.
In “Reimagining a New American Democracy,” Ifill explores themes including the 14th Amendment, the power of civic participation and the essential role of higher education in shaping engaged citizens.
Metatext: In his latest book, UCSB scholar Benjamin Cohen examines the global and domestic pressures that could push countries, including the U.S., toward breakup.
UC Santa Barbara political scientist William Nomikos examines how trust in UN peacekeepers influences their ability to reduce violence in conflict-affected communities. Drawing on fieldwork in Mali and a new dataset tracking 100,000 peacekeepers across Africa, his book “Local Peace, International Builders” highlights how local perceptions shape peacekeeping outcomes.
Pete Buttigieg to speak at Arlington Theatre; free simulcast for UCSB students at Campbell Hall
UC Santa Barbara professor Christopher Sebastian Parker has received a 2025 Carnegie Fellowship to support his research on race and political polarization. Parker’s work examines how partisan divides affect communities of color—a critical area of study as the U.S. moves toward a majority-minority population.
UC Santa Barbara professor Christopher Sebastian Parker has received a 2025 Carnegie Fellowship to support his research on race and political polarization. Parker’s work examines how partisan divides affect communities of color—a critical area of study as the U.S. moves toward a majority-minority population.