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Digital Reconstruction of Ancient Temple on Display in UC San Diego Library’s Art of Science Exhibit

A photorealistic digital model of the ancient Temple of Bel in Palmyra, Syria, is currently on display at the UC San Diego Library and the San Diego Natural History Museum in Balboa Park.

NOAA Awards $2.5 Million to Scripps Researchers Working on Climate Solutions

Two projects led by researchers from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography have been awarded nearly $2.5 million by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to probe the potential of climate change solutions.

UC San Diego Neurosurgery Chair Named President of Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Marking a historic first for the University of California, Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA, chair of neurological surgery, has assumed the presidency of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the leading academic society for neurosurgical professionals with more than 10,000 members worldwide.

Call for Proposals Open for New UC San Diego Climate Action Initiative

Faculty and students interested in entrepreneurship addressing climate change now have access to grants of up to $50,000 from UC San Diego through a new funding program.

“You Belong Here”: Prioritizing Equity in Mental Health on Campus

A new quarterly series aims to foster a sense of connection and belonging among campus employees while boosting awareness of the mental health and wellness resources available at UC San Diego.

UCSD-TV Wins Four Annual Telly Awards for “Breaking Through the Static”

Four diverse programs from University of California, San Diego Television (UCSD-TV) have been recognized with a Telly Award for outstanding work created on behalf of UC San Diego campus partners. The annual Telly Awards are the world’s largest honor for video and television across all screens.

Mars Rover Team Shines in Utah Desert

The Mars rover built by undergraduate students at the University of California San Diego rocketed to 5th place at the University Rover Challenge this summer in the Utah desert.

UC San Diego Engineering Undergrads Get Hands-On Lab Experience in the Summertime

The Guided Engineering Apprenticeship in Research program and sponsoring organizations are providing funding for hard-working engineering students to engage in further research this summer. The summer program, known as GEAR to Career, gives students extra time in the lab to deepen their skills.

UC San Diego Computer Music Pioneer Wins Silver Lion Prize

The 128-year-old European cultural institution La Biennale di Venezia has announced that UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute Composer-in-Residence Miller Puckette has won the Silver Lion award for enabling "the creation of numerous masterworks during recent decades in the history of music."

Avocado Genome is at the Center of New Study

Researchers turned to a descendant variety of Hass—the world's most popular avocado—to explore the fruit’s evolutionary history through its genome.

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