We have an exciting fall ahead at the Center for Poverty
Research. Check out our newsletter for information about
our conference on the U.S. Safety Net, to be held November
17th, and our upcoming seminars.
We also share a summary of this past summer’s undergraduate
research program for minority students and highlight faculty
associate Dr. Michelle Ko. More information about all of our
activities is available on our website. Take a look!
In August eight students from historically black colleges and
universities (HBCUs) concluded a seven-week, intensive research
program through the University of California, Davis Summer
Poverty Research Engagement Experience (UCD-SPREE). Under the
auspices of the program, UCD faculty provide mentorship and
guidance to a select group of students to conduct research and
prepare for the rigors of doctoral programs.
Dr. Ko looks at how policy, healthcare, and our social structure
are interconnected, and their impacts on disadvantaged
communities. She has conducted research on a variety of topics,
including the healthcare safety net, Medicaid, long-term care,
access to healthcare for minority populations, diversity in
medical education, and the healthcare workforce.
