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Spiking Nano-oscillators Provide New Insight into Quantum Materials and Advanced Computing

Synchronicity has not been studied extensively in spiking oscillators, despite their potential for use in advanced materials and neuromorphic computing. UC San Diego scientists have discovered that when nano-oscillators made from vanadium dioxide spike, they exhibit a unique kind of synchronicity.

Blood Testing Identifies Biomarkers of Suicidal Thoughts

Researchers from University of California San Diego have found that people with depression and suicidal ideation have compounds in their blood that could help identify people at higher risk of becoming suicidal. They also found sex-based differences in how depression impacts metabolism.

Delicious Food, Engaging Performances Mark the Second-Annual Celebration of Cultures

The second-annual Celebration of Cultures was held at the Epstein Family Amphitheater with the event theme, “I Am UC San Diego,” to recognize that, while we bring unique perspectives and diverse backgrounds as individuals, we are also united as one community.

More Than Just a Job: Student Employees of the Year Find Passion, Purpose Through Campus Roles

This year, UC San Diego recognized 12 hardworking students as 2023 Triton Student Employees of the Year. Meet four of these standouts, nominated for their remarkable contributions to the UC San Diego community, and learn how their campus jobs have helped shape their future aspirations.

New York Times Acclaims Theatre and Dance Alumni Dramedies

The New York Times published their annual “Best Theatre of 2023,” which featured two standout UC San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance alumni playwrights. Dubbed the “year of dramedy,” the plays explore serious topics like the complexity of consent and familial dysfunction.

A Few of Our Favorite Things

As 2023 comes to a close, it’s time look back at some of this year’s moments and milestones. And, since a picture is worth a thousand words, what better way to do this than through the lens of campus photographer, Erik Jepsen?

Mapping the Mouse Brain Helps Reveal What Makes Us Human

As part of a national initiative better understand how the brain works, researchers from UC San Diego have analyzed more than 2.3 million individual brain cells from mice to create a comprehensive map of the mouse brain.

Enzymes Can’t Tell Artificial DNA From the Real Thing

Researchers from UC San Diego have come one step closer to unlocking the potential of synthetic DNA, which could help scientists develop never-before-seen proteins in the lab.

Karandeep Singh, MD, Named Inaugural Chief Health AI Officer at UC San Diego Health

Inaugural chief health artificial intelligence officer joins UC San Diego Health.

How Parent and Caregiver Education (PACE) is Building a Community of Pre-College Advocates

For more than two decades, UC San Diego Extended Studies Parent and Caregiver Education (PACE) has provided college credit courses to parents and caregivers, focusing on how to support each child in their educational journey, from Pre-K through college and beyond.

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