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Commercial-scale Biomanufactured Melatonin is Here

April 11, 2023

For the first time, large amounts of melatonin are being made by bacteria. Engineered E. coli are feeding on glucose and churning out melatonin, the hormone that controls circadian rhythms. This mode of manufacturing is growing thanks in part to bioengineering advances made at UC San Diego.

5 Ways to Embrace Your Inner Triton During Alumni Celebration Weekend

April 11, 2023

Tritons of all ages will come together May 5-7 to celebrate the global impact of UC San Diego's 234,000 alumni and counting. Here are five ways to embrace your inner Triton as you join the celebration of innovative alumni who are making waves in their career fields, communities and beyond.

10 Go-To Spots Within a Half-Mile of Framework Apartments

April 11, 2023

Just steps away from the UC San Diego Blue Line trolley is Framework, a brand-new housing property that features 87 fully furnished modern studio apartments. From an iconic ballpark to entertainment venues, here is a list of ten must-visit spots within walking distance of the apartment community.

Comforts of Home

April 7, 2023

Em Beihold ’20 is a Triton fencing champion turned pop star with chart-topping hits and talk-show appearances. What does her UC San Diego hoodie have to do with it?

The Explorers: A Passion for Science Leads to New Territory

April 6, 2023

After decades of working in industry and academia, biophysicists Alex Savtchenko and Elena Molokanova still have big dreams.

New Mobile Mental Health Crisis Team Launches at UC San Diego

April 6, 2023

A new Triton Compassionate Response team has been created to support students in an equitable way by validating what they are going through, empowering them to be involved in their healthcare decisions and offering a pathway to wellness.

Fixing the Chicken-and-Egg Conundrum of Interdisciplinary Research Collaborations

April 5, 2023

The UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering has launched a program that provides funding to enable early-career faculty in engineering and computer science to build interdisciplinary research collaborations. The program is called the Jacobs School Early Career Faculty Development Award.

Tallest Full-scale Building Ever Built on an Earthquake Simulator Put to the Test at UC San Diego

April 5, 2023

A 10-story building made of cross-laminated timber will be tested on one of the world’s two largest earthquake simulators at the University of California San Diego this spring. Known as the Tallwood project, it is the tallest full-scale building ever to be constructed and tested on a shake table.

Get to Know Frances Contreras, César E. Chávez Celebration Kickoff Speaker

April 4, 2023

To help kick off the start of UC San Diego’s César E. Chávez celebration month, UC Irvine School of Education Dean and Professor Frances Contreras is visiting campus on April 6 to deliver a special keynote address.

Celebrating Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week

April 4, 2023

To honor the many ways that UC San Diego’s graduate and professional students enhance the scholarly vitality of the university, a series of events will be held April 3-7 in recognition of Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, a nationwide celebration.
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