(2/2) His research found that doing so led to graduates' wages increasing by 14%.

(1/2) Can eliminating traditional exams in favor of group projects lead to better outcomes for students after graduation? Yes, according to a new study led by @berkeleyecon Ph.D. student Marco Badilla (@mabadilla98). Learn more:

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The late @BerkeleyLing Professor Emerita Robin Lakoff was a leading figure in the study of gender, language + power, whose work launched a new academic field + inspired generations of students. Learn more about her incredible life:

Do you really know what a psychopathic personality is? A new study by @BerkeleyPsych Prof. @keanan_joyner proposes that boldness, a trait often overlooked, is a key part of psychopathy + can even be a driver of success. Read more:

Welcome back @UCBerkeley Social Sciences students! I hope your summers were filled with fun + relaxation. As we kick off the Fall semester, I encourage you to explore your intellectual passions + take advantage of the resources available to you at Cal!

(3/3) Michael was also an extraordinary teacher, who mentored + inspired thousands of students, during his 47 years at @UCBerkeley. He changed their lives with his fierce intellect and kindness + his legacy will continue to inspire us all.

(2/3) It was a celebration of his incredible life + immeasurable contribution to the field of Sociology. As an influential researcher + past president of the American Sociological Association + @isa_sociology, he transformed the fields of labor, ethnography + theory.

(1/3) This past weekend we held a memorial gathering for my beloved mentor + friend, the late @berkeleysocio Professor Emeritus Michael Burawoy.

Did you know immigrants help drive the U.S. STEM workforce? A new study led by @berkeleysocio Visiting Research Prof. @ByeongdonOh shows that immigrants are equally or more likely to hold a STEM degree than their U.S.-born white peers. Learn more:

How are brain folds connected to cognitive abilities? New research from @BerkeleyPsych Prof. Sylvia Bunge + Psych + @UCBerkeleyNeuro Prof. Kevin Weiner suggests they are linked to increased interconnectedness in the brain + better reasoning. Learn more:

Inspired by her @GWS_UCB major, recent grad Daniela Castellanos found her voice after growing up with strict gender roles. She plans to use her knowledge to become an attorney specializing in domestic + gender-based violence. Read more:

How do data + technology shape our social + political worlds? Data 104, a course taught by the @UCBHistory Dept. @BerkeleyCDSS program, examines this question through historical + ethical frameworks in various data science subjects. Read more:

Learn more about how @BerkeleyGeog Prof. @clancywilmott uses mapping to challenge colonial legacies + build a more equitable world:

Why are we living so much longer than we did 150 years ago + can this trend continue? Demography researcher Magali Barbieri uses Berkeley’s Human Mortality Database (@HMDatabase) to help answer these questions. Learn more:

.@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:

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

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:

Happy Fourth of July from Berkeley Social Sciences!

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