Behind each new research advancement or insight at UC Santa Cruz is a passionate, dedicated team that made it all happen. Get to know five of our researchers who are committed to making the world a better place.  ⬇️ Earth and planetary sciences professor Emily Brodsky is getting ready for the next big quake. By studying earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in Chile to better understand the mechanics of geologic hazards, her work can inform prediction efforts in the United States. 🌋 Sociologist Jenny Reardon is guiding ethical technology development. Her work focuses on considering the societal implications of new research to inform fields such as artificial intelligence, genomics, and neuroscience. 🧬 History professor Kat Gutierrez is helping communities share their history through community-engaged research. She has been working with the local Filipino community to share the history of the Manong Generation, who came to the area as agricultural workers in the 1930s. 🇵🇭 Electrica...