NEWS
The Smart Way to Study-
Psychology professors Hal Pashler and John Wixted report on how to improve long-term learning.
Engle Chair in Econometrics-
Honoring Professor Emeritus and 2003 Nobel Laureate Robert Engle, the university has created the first named endowed chair in economics.
King Solomon's (Copper) Mines?-
Did the Bible's King David and his son Solomon control the copper industry in present-day southern Jordan? Though that remains an open question, the possibility is raised once again by the recently published research of archaeologist Tom Levy.
Computer and Social Scientists-
Mathew McCubbins, of Political Science, is founder of a popular Calit2 lecture series that aims to bridge the gap between computer and social scientists. Next to speak is James Fowler.
UCSD Political Scientists on Election '08-
Beginning Oct. 20 and up through Election Day, UCSD-TV will be airing discussions by faculty, in two different programs, about issues in the presidential race. Click
here
and
here
for schedules
Nation's Financial Crisis-
Experts from the division and the Rady School assessed the U.S. economy and the nation's current financial crisis in a special presentation on Oct. 3. If you weren't among the 600 who attended, you can read what they had to say or watch an online video.
UC San Diego has one of the nation's most highly regarded departments of political science-
The faculty includes top experts in the field including many scholars who study elections and politics. Click here for a list of faculty authorities on the 2008 elections.
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