About the chapter
San Diego SSN unites area scholars with expertise that focus on both the unique challenges facing San Diegans, as well as the concerns of Americans across the country. Our focus areas include diversity in politics and civil society, contributions and challenges of immigration, housing and homelessness, limits and possibilities of science education, and job creation in the high-tech economy.
Leaders
- Criminal Justice
- Democracy & Governance
- Gender & Sexuality
- Inequality
University of San Diego
Members
- Colleges & Universities
- Civic Engagement
- Education
University of California, San Diego
- Science & Technology
- Civic Engagement
University of San Diego
University of Nottingham
- Gender & Sexuality
- Housing
- Inequality
- Public Health
San Diego State University
Latest Contributions
“Flak Catching” and How to Improve Government Response to Urban Uprisings
Key Findings Brief,
Addressing Student Housing Insecurity
Key Findings Brief,
Trump’s Border Wall Belongs to Biden Now
Commentary,
Latest In The News
"Land Acknowledgments Meant To Honor Indigenous People Too Often Do the Opposite – Erasing American Indians and Sanitizing History Instead," Elisa Sobo, The Conversation, October 7, 2021.
"California Recall Candidate Kevin Faulconer Wants To Tackle Homelessness. What Did He Do As San Diego’s Mayor?," Jennifer M. Nations, Interview with Chris Nichols, Capradio, July 24, 2021.
"US Black and Latino Communities Often Have Low Vaccination Rates – But Blaming Vaccine Hesitancy Misses the Mark," Elisa Sobo (with ), The Conversation,
"Universal Bathroom Access in San Diego Could Help Save Lives. Here’s How.," Megan B. Welsh (with ), Opinion, The San Diego Union Tribune, June 7, 2021.
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