Entries by Jason Liang
Jessica R. Cattelino on the Cultural Consequences of Revising National Park Histories
A new directive from the Trump administration requires the National Park Service to identify and revise or remove materials that “disparage Americans,” potentially affecting content on slavery, Native American removal, […]
Victoria Gutierrez’s senior research examines how Salton Sea residents organize to overcome poverty, environmental challenges
‘I feel very lucky that I know what I care about’
Aomar Boum elected to the National Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco
On April 24, 2025, Aomar Boum was inducted into the National Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco. It was a moment that brought together so many parts of his life, […]
Marjorie Harness Goodwin Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
We proudly announce that Marjorie Harness Goodwin, Professor Emerita in the Department of Anthropology at UCLA, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences! This prestigious honor […]
Reframing Water Conservation: Jessica Cattelino and Kelsey Kim Highlight Gender and Class Gaps in LA Policies
In a recent panel hosted by the UCLA Graduate Student Water Resources Group, Professor Jessica Cattelino and doctoral candidate Kelsey Kim presented findings from their ethnographic study on household water […]