Manijeh Badiee (psychology) was part of a group of researchers that published a study that “explored the experiences of Iranian adult children of divorce (ACOD) in the US,” and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was quoted in an article on a “Zoombombing” of a Laguna Beach City Council meeting where speakers unleashed antisemitic, racist and transphobic comments.
Meredith Conroy (political science) was interviewed for an article about Democrats’ strategy using the abortion issues to mobilize voters, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) commented for an article about a new survey that points to a rise in antisemitism.
Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) discussed a new, preliminary report on hate crimes and Gracie Torres (chemistry, adjunct) is one of four candidates running for a seat on the Riverside County Board of Supervisors in the March election.
Meredith Conroy (political science) participated in a live chat analyzing the GOP primary in New Hampshire with fellow 538 contributors and staff writers.
Meredith Conroy (political science) participated in a live chat analyzing the GOP’s Iowa caucuses, Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) pointed to inconsistencies in the reporting of hate crimes, Stuart Sumida (biology) was a panelist at an LA Comic Con presentation, and Lisa Looney, Eugene Wong and Kevin Rosales (child development) led a team that published a study on the effectiveness of computerized cognitive training.
Brian Levin (criminal justice emeritus) was interviewed for a two-article special report on hate crimes in New Jersey, and he was also interviewed for a segment on the increase of hate crimes in the U.S. amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Alicia Gutierrez-Romine (history) was interviewed about her book, "From Back Alley to the Border," Brian Levin (criminal justice emeritus) discussed the increase of hate crimes in the U.S. amid the Israel-Hamas war, Kenneth Shultz (psychology) co-wrote a chapter in a newly published book on social media, and Kevin Rosales, Lisa Looney and Eugene Wong (all child development), published research papers in academic journals.
Assistant professor of history Marc Robinson’s new book about Black student activism in the Pacific Northwest during the civil rights movement was featured, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was quoted by various news media on matters related to hate crimes and extremism.
Ahlam Muhtaseb (communication studies) was quoted in an article on how Inland Empire residents are reacting to the war in Gaza, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed in an article on the rising incidents of hate crimes driven by Islamophobia.