UC San Diego has announced a new graduate program in astronomy and welcomed its first cohort of students. The program provides students the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge astronomical and astrophysical research with access to national and international observatories and facilities.
The UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute's Nano3 facility recently received funding from the National Science Foundation to establish a nanotechnology workforce training program for veterans.
New UC San Diego Health bladder cancer detection procedure uses blue light and imaging dye to make cancer cells glow pink in clinic and operating room settings.
A $1 million grant from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation will launch a UC San Diego-led national effort to more deeply study tissue samples from patients with conditions ranging from long COVID-19 and relapsed Lyme disease to chronic fatigue syndrome.
Whether in sports moments, nature documentaries or animal behavior studies, a new technique developed by UC San Diego computer scientists could have far-reaching impact. In an effort to smooth out slow-mo, they have broken new ground in a technique for video processing.
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The Washington Post, March 23
National Geographic, March 22
Newsweek, March 22
CBS News, March 20
The New York Times, March 16
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Like most people her age, Daniella McDonald spent a lot of time talking with friends about relationships and using dating apps. But, as a transgender woman, the experience for her was much different. She shares insights about her path to meeting her fiancé.
The UC San Diego Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts announced the recipients of their inaugural production and research fellowships, awarding a total of $20,000 to 10 filmmakers from the entire UC San Diego community: faculty members, graduate and undergraduate students, staff and alumni.
Amanda Datnow – Chancellor’s Associates Endowed Chair and a professor in the Department of Education Studies in the School of Social Sciences – is one of only 18 exceptional education leaders and scholars to be elected to the National Academy of Education.
“It’s great to see UC San Diego and Scripps Oceanography lead the hands-on education, training, and scientific research we need to tackle the climate crisis.”
“I love working at a university that not only has really bright minds, but also stands out for equality, diversity, acceptance and tolerance.”
“It’s becoming evident that space is a great place to do science and to translate discoveries into tangible goods. The next thriving ecosystem of stem cell companies will be 250 miles overhead.”
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