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Expanding Early Access to Engineering Courses

October 3, 2024

An award-winning UC San Diego electrical engineering class is now offered to Chula Vista high school students right at their own school, during their school day, in an effort to expand earlier access to engineering concepts and skills.

Shaping the Future Together: UC San Diego Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month

October 3, 2024

The campus community is invited to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month—an annual celebration centered around building community and showcasing the intersectionalities of Latinx people and culture.

4 UC San Diego Startups to Watch from Innovation Day 2024

October 3, 2024

OxyLo, Personal.ai, Wild Genomics and AirSurgical were among 25 university-powered startups that took center stage at San Diego's annual Innovation Day.

Being Purposeful and Brave

October 3, 2024

UC San Diego’s position at the forefront of addressing complex issues was prominent at “Combatting Antisemitism and Islamophobia: Best Practices in Challenging Times,” a two-day conference presented by the Applied Research Center for Civility, a partnership between UC San Diego and the National Conflict Resolution Center.

Public Attention Can Drive Governments to Take Meaningful Environmental Actions

October 3, 2024

A new study from the University of California San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy reveals that public outcry can lead to significant environmental action, even when public administrations are openly hostile to environmental priorities.

As Temperatures Rise, Researchers Identify Mechanisms Behind Plant Response to Warming

October 2, 2024

Plants widen microscopic pores on their leaves in response to heat. But scientists lacked an understanding of the mechanisms behind this “sweating” function. Now, biologists have unlocked the details behind these processes and identified two paths that plants use to handle rising temperatures.

Nanopillars Create Tiny Openings in the Nucleus Without Damaging Cells

October 2, 2024

UC San Diego researchers have created an array of nanopillars that can breach the nucleus of a cell—the compartment that houses our DNA—without damaging the cell’s outer membrane. This new "gateway into the nucleus" could open new possibilities in gene therapy, where genetic material needs to be delivered directly into the nucleus, as well as drug delivery and other forms of precision medicine.

UC San Diego Health is Home to San Diego’s Top Docs

October 1, 2024

UC San Diego Health physicians are named “Top Docs” in annual survey.

Campus Cravings: 8 Must-Try Bites and Beverages

October 1, 2024

While UC San Diego is recognized for its groundbreaking research and cutting-edge academic programs, it also offers a vibrant and diverse culinary scene with something to satisfy every craving. Here is a list of 8 unique bites and beverages to try at UC San Diego.

From California to Capitol Hill: UC San Diego’s Federal Policy Interns are Shaping the Future

October 1, 2024

Surrounded by Washington, D.C.’s historic monuments and immersed in the energetic buzz of Capitol Hill, UC San Diego’s federal policy interns aren’t just observers of the political sphere—they’re key players. These Tritons are diving headfirst into the heart of national policymaking, helping shape the future of higher education, research and health care.
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