ABOUT THE EVENT: In Spring 2023, the UCR School of Public Policy began a project with AllSides, an organization that "strengthens our democractic society with balanced news, media bias ratings, diverse perspectives, and real conversation.” Three UCR public policy students who have been part of the collaboration - Divya Bharadwaj…

Abstract: Intense competition over use of Colorado River Basin water resources has been a reality for over a century. With ever increasing demands and the prospect of diminishing flows, questions of allocation across different sectors and political divisions, and across time, become more economically consequential with each…

The Office of Associated Students of UCR Senator Naia Pizarro & the UCR School of Public Policy Dean’s Ambassadors hosted an interactive in-person watch session for students to watch the presidential debate together. Special guests from the campus and general community will joined us throughout the night to share their…

Hosted by the Office of Congressman Mark Takano in collaboration with the UCR School of Public Policy. This job fair provided students looking for a career in public service an opportunity to meet with federal, state, and local agencies to network, ask questions, and discuss opportunities for employment.

A Water Seminar by Zachary Frankel and Nick Halberg Abstract: The headwater snowpacks of the Colorado River in Utah, Colorado and Wyoming have shrunk 20% in the last two decades in the face of climate change, with the region’s aridification likely to get even worse in years to come. Home to 40 million people, the Colorado River…

Learn about our region’s environment and public health at the 2nd event of our warehousing and logistics event series! At this event, experts discussed the effect of the warehousing and logistics industry on the environment, air quality, health, and quality of life in our region. Panelists: Ana Gonzalez (Executive Director,…

The Inland Center for Sustainable Development & the UCR School of Public Policy hosted a panel of industry professionals, experts, and local policymakers to give an overview of the warehousing and logistics sector in the Inland Southern California Region! This inaugural event of the 2023 – 2024 Warehousing and Logistics Event…

Co-Hosted by Inland Empire California Volunteers Commissioners Gregory Bradbard & Jesse Melgar An event for the community to learn about California Volunteers, Office of the Governor’s Footprint/Impact in the Inland Empire. ABOUT CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR: Led by California Chief Service Officer Josh…

Should the Government Limit the Use of Existing Works of Art by AI Algorithms? New works of art are being generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms. These algorithms “learn” what humans find appealing by training themselves on datasets consisting of existing artistic works and then recombine these elements to produce…

Since our 2019 Symposium, Southern California has experienced unprecedented affordability and water system challenges. Join us for a series of panel presentations and discussions on water affordability challenges and possible solutions by researchers, water providers/policy makers, and community-based organizations.  …