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Shaping public policy, social welfare & urban planning leaders at UCLA. Home to top-ranked graduate & undergrad programs. #UCLALuskin
Los Angeles, CA
Joined July 2009
AI data centers are reshaping both the energy landscape and the political conversation. UCLA Luskin’s Megan Mullin, faculty director of the @LuskinCenter shares insights with @FortuneMagazine.
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Hotly debated mega-complexes needed to power the AI boom are spurring political calculations in campaigns across the country.
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UCLA Luskin interim dean Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris shares on the Transportopia podcast how public transit can be both safe and welcoming, from smart design and tech upgrades to community partnerships.
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UCLA scholar recommends employing a suite of strategies at transportation hubs, including thoughtful design and new technologies.
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A little BTS of the recording of episode 100(!!) of the #UCLAHousingVoice. Tune in tomorrow to hear the co-hosts answer listener questions. https://t.co/cYTcgfy4QO
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IGCC is delighted to share that our podcast miniseries, Democracy and Its Discontents, has won Gold at the 2025 @daveyawards in the category for Podcast Series, Government & Political. Learn more about the series, and this wonderful recognition, here:
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The U.S. birth rate is falling and the ripple effects are significant. UCLA Luskin’s Michael Lens discusses what’s driving the decline and why it poses challenges for future generations.
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“It’s a really damaging thing if young people who want to have children feel financially unable to make that work,” says UCLA Luskin’s Michael Lens.
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Is bipartisanship dead? At a recent UCLA Luskin panel discussion, former Congress members Jane Harman and David Dreier reflected on bridging divides — and why working across the aisle still matters.
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At a UCLA appearance, former Congress members Jane Harman and David Dreier share insights on overcoming polarization.
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9 months after the #EatonFire destroyed thousands of homes in Altadena, a new factsheet by @UCLAlatino & @KnowledgeLuskin highlights deep racial and ethnic disparities in how homeowners are recovering.
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Nearly 7 in 10 severely fire-damaged homes show no progress toward rebuilding, with Black and Asian homeowners most likely to remain stalled…
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Amada Armenta, UCLA alum & @UCLAlatino Faculty Director, draws on her personal history growing up in Imperial Valley to inform her policy work empowering Latino communities and mentor the next generation of leaders. #UCLALuskin
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Her research pushes back on the narrative that Latino communities don’t matter.
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The @UCLALewisCenter Podcast hits 100 episodes! For nearly five years, host Shane Phillips and #UCLALuskin housing experts have unpacked the biggest questions in housing policy. Tune in on October 22 for their milestone episode.
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Hosted by Shane Phillips, the podcast continues to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world housing solutions.
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This fall, UCLA Luskin’s Department of Public Policy is excited to welcome Isaac Opper and Carlo Medici as assistant professors. #UCLALuskin
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This fall, the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs welcomes two new assistant professors to its Department of Public Policy: Isaac Opper and Carlo Medici.
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Congrats to our colleagues at the @CAPolicyLab who are the recipients of the 2025 Public Impact Research Award for their groundbreaking work translating data into action. #UCLA #UCLALuskin
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The annual research awards honor those translating discoveries into measurable benefits for society.
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Congratulations to Assistant Professor David C. Turner III, winner of the 2025 Marie O. Weil Outstanding Scholarship Award, recognizing his powerful research on the lived experiences of Black youth and systems of punishment. #UCLALuskin
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Award recognizes Turner’s research on the lived experiences of Black youth and systems of punishment.
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Big news! A $2.5M gift from Jeffrey Jaeger & Scott Alter of Standard Communities will launch the UCLA Jaeger Alter Standard Communities Affordable Housing Program, advancing innovation in affordable housing through #UCLA’s MRED program. #UCLALuskin
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The commitment will enable the Luskin School of Public Affairs to endow a new program for students pursuing affordable housing careers.
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Hundreds gathered at UCLA to celebrate the life and legacy of Distinguished Professor Donald Shoup, whose pioneering work on parking reform inspired a global movement of “Shoupistas.” The event also marked the launch of the UCLA Center for Parking Policy.
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Hundreds gather to reflect on the distinguished professor’s remarkable influence.
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At Woman of Color Therapy, founder Tamika Lewis MSW ’05 created a sanctuary where women can show up authentically and heal deeply — mind, body, and soul. Read more about how she’s redefining mental health care for women of color. #UCLALuskin
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UCLA Luskin alumna transforms personal loss into a mission-driven practice to empower women.
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New research from UCLA reveals how the longstanding tradition of dowry continues to shape migration and family dynamics in modern India, influencing where families live and work and even helping sons move to areas with better job opportunities.
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Research led by UCLA’s Natalie Bau shows how cultural traditions can evolve to play new economic roles.
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UCLA @LuskinCenter new report "Innovation Opportunities for a Resilient L.A." charts a bold path forward with solutions born from collaboration between scientists, engineers and city leaders. #UCLALuskin
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Smart meters and undergrounding power lines are among promising innovations in addressing climate and fire risks.
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Last week we celebrated Prof. Donald Shoup — the visionary who changed how we think about parking, cities & public space. Thanks to our community (and Pat Shoup’s $10K match!), we’ve raised $29K already.💛Donate to honor his legacy:
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UCLA, Support the UCLA Center for Parking Policy - Make a Gift today!
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Young Latinas earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by white men. View the full report on @UCLAlatino Latino Data Hub to learn more the Latina wage gap. #LatinaEqualPayDay #HispanicHeritageMonth
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A new UCLA data analysis identifies nationwide wage inequities that vary by age, national descent and geography.
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