The Backstory

Cheri Steinkellner teaches her students to behave as if they are writers, even if they don’t quite believe it yet. It’s an insight she gained over decades working in the entertainment industry. Now she shares that lesson — and many others — with students at UC Santa Barbara.

Education scholar Hui-Ling Malone strives toward creating a more just and equitable educational experience for all.

Professor Tania Israel offers tools to navigate political and cultural divides

A conversation with oceanographer Professor David Valentine