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In Sacramento and On Campus, UC San Diego Strengthens Native Partnerships

On August 4, Chancellor Khosla testified before California’s Select Committee on Native American Affairs and Joint Legislative Audit Committee alongside representatives from the University of California.

Take 10 with a Triton: Eva Trujillo ’20 Spreads Deeper Roots to Honor Her Ancestors

A 27-year veteran of UC San Diego, Eva Trujillo '20 honors her ancestors through her work as the university's Reparation Coordinator.

Rules of the School

Scientists have developed a new understanding of how fish interact as they school in groups. Fish were found to copy their neighbors to align their movements within schools. The discovery opens a door to examining how the brains of individuals interact to produce group-level collective behavior.

UC San Diego to Test Innovative Power Technology for AI Data Centers

The San Diego Supercomputer Center will serve as the testing ground for a new $8.48 million project that could transform how AI data centers receive and manage electricity while helping prevent them from overwhelming California's power grid.

UC San Diego Study Finds Changes to California’s Landscapes May Influence Valley Fever Risk

UC San Diego study links higher Valley fever rates to some natural landscapes and agricultural land uses, raising concerns as drought and water regulations lead to more farmland being left uncultivated across the state.

Researchers Use AI to Decode Key DNA Sequence in Gene Activation

Scientists have revealed the DNA identity of the “initiator,” a crucial sequence that kickstarts gene activation. AI analysis of a half million data points deciphered the initiator’s identity. Researchers can use the new information to scan for mutations that may lead to diseases such as cancer.

UC San Diego Receives Department of Energy Genesis Mission Award to Fund New Scientific AI Tools

University of California San Diego researchers will lead one of the Department of Energy’s new Genesis Mission projects focused on accelerating fundamental physics and quantum computing by deploying intelligent AI agents.

This Thin Device Can Store Energy, Strengthen Structures and Be Recycled

Engineers developed a new type of supercapacitor that can do more than store electricity — it can also provide structural support and be quickly disassembled into reusable parts. It could offer a more sustainable approach to energy storage for lightweight electric vehicles.

A Perfect Summer Day With King Triton

Spend a summer day in the life of UC San Diego’s resident sea king, with plenty of inspiration for making the most of the season along the way.

Appointment of Christine A. Hrycyna as Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Christine A. Hrycyna has been appointed as Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at UC San Diego, effective Jan. 1, 2027.

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