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Key Pathway Leading to Neurodegeneration in Early Stages of ALS Identified

Health & Behavior

Researchers at UC San Diego identify a key pathway leading to neurodegeneration in early stages of ALS, hinting at the potential for short-circuiting the progression of the fatal disease if diagnosed early.

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Explaining Science Through Dance

Science & Environment

Science can be difficult to explain to the public. Explaining a theoretical science concept to high school students requires a new way of thinking altogether, which is precisely what researchers at UC San Diego did when they orchestrated a dance with high school students at Orange Glen High School in Escondido as a way to explain topological insulators. The experiment was led by former graduate student Matthew Du and UC San Diego Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Joel Yuen-Zhou.

Explaining Science Through Dance

U.S. Department of Energy Awards UC San Diego $1.35 Million for Fusion Research

Technology & Engineering

Fusion researchers at the University of California San Diego received $1.35 million from DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy. Known as a Creating Hardened And Durable fusion first Wall Incorporating Centralized Knowledge, or CHADWICK, award, the funds will allow researchers to open to teams outside of the university a facility that mimics the conditions occurring at the wall of a fusion reactor when it is running.

U.S. Department of Energy Awards UC San Diego $1.35 Million for Fusion Research

CalIT2 Workshop Looks to the Future of Health and Medicine

Health & Behavior

Throughout the day-long event, participants exchanged views on current issues in health and medicine, from addiction to hospital cybersecurity.

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Our People, Our Stories, Our Impact

Take a deeper look into the remarkable stories of our changemakers and community-builders, our cutting-edge research, and the global influence of UC San Diego.

Campus & Community

From exciting athletics programs and campus events, to our latest contributions to cutting-edge research—UC San Diego is a vibrant community of creators and innovators, making a positive impact both in San Diego and beyond.

21st Century India Center Receives Significant Philanthropic Gift

Giving

With the goal of deepening U.S.-India ties and collaboration, the Motwani Jadeja Foundation has donated a significant gift to the University of California San Diego’s 21st Century India Center, which is housed in the School of Global Policy and Strategy.

Managing Emotions in Our Daily Lives

Events & Happenings

As part of its ongoing commitment to support the well-being of its campus community members, UC San Diego recently hosted two days of workshops entitled “Mental Health: Practical Strategies to Manage Emotions in Our Daily Lives," held in both Spanish and English.

National Medal of Arts Awarded to UC San Diego Alumna Carrie Mae Weems

Awards & Accolades

Carrie Mae Weems, a celebrated American artist and University of California San Diego visual arts alumna, was presented the National Medal of Arts by President Joe Biden at a White House ceremony on Oct. 21. Artist Mark Bradford, whose work is included in the university’s public art collection, the Stuart Collection, was also recognized.

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