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UC San Diego Grad Student Project Evolves Into NASA-Funded Program

FjordPhyto, Allison Cusick’s capstone project for her master’s degree, trains tour vessel operators and “citizen scientists” to collect samples of phytoplankton in Antarctica.

Musical Documentary Named Finalist for 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Music

UC San Diego alumna Mary Kouyoumdijian developed “Paper Pianos” to highlight the global refugee crisis.

UC San Diego Campus Arts Strategy Is Evolving

Already known — and beloved — for its large-scale art installations across campus, UC San Diego is expanding its programs and offerings, including a new gallery in the upcoming Triton Center: The Strauss.

UC San Diego Alumna Evaluates Ethics in AI Algorithms

Rumman Chowdhury, one of Time magazine’s most influential people in AI in 2023, shares her thoughts.

UC San Diego Alumnus Leads UC Natural Reserve System

Steve Monfort spearheads the reserve system, a “library of ecosystems,” that are for the dedicated use of researchers and educators.

Innovative Bioelectronic Device Offers New Hope in the Fight Against Bacterial Infections

Researchers have developed a bioelectronic device that taps into the natural electrical activity of certain bacteria found on our skin, paving the way for a drug-free approach to managing infections. The advancement reduces the harmful effects of a bacterium known for antibiotic resistance.

Neurobiologist Yishi Jin Elected to the National Academy of Medicine

Biological Sciences Professor Yishi Jin, who investigates the roots of the nervous system, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in health and medicine.

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

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.

Celebrating a New Fire Station—a First for Our Campus

The campus and the city gathered to celebrate the opening of Torrey Pines Fire Station 52, serving the campus, University City and surrounding communities.

Student-Developed ‘FishSense’ Project Collects Data With One Click

UC San Diego’s Engineers for Exploration program — housed at the Jacobs School of Engineering — provides the opportunity for students to tackle real-world problems that do not have predefined solutions.

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