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A Scholar’s Journey from Cambridge to California: Uncovering UC San Diego’s East Asia Collection

Claire Ping, a third-year PhD candidate in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Cambridge, recently spent four weeks at UC San Diego conducting research as part of the new WongAvery Visiting Scholar Exchange Program.

​​​​​​​Transforming Computer Science Education in the Age of AI

UC San Diego educators, education researchers and computer scientists have teamed up to launch a global consortium, with support from Google.org, to help teach the next generation of coders.

Need a Custom Research Tool? This UC San Diego Team Can Help.

UC San Diego is home to the world-class Marine Science Development Center, a full-service facility operated by Scripps Institution of Oceanography and dedicated to the design, manufacturing and assembly of advanced scientific instruments. Rob Klidy, head of the center, shares more in this Q&A.

All Prey Are Not the Same: Marine Predators Face Uneven Nutritional Payoffs

Researchers are redefining the nutritional value of prey. Studying the dynamics of sea lion predators and their prey, the researchers found that not all prey are the same — even those of similar size and weight of the same species — offering new perspectives for understanding ocean food resources.

New Forecast-Informed Decision-Making Tool Implemented at Northern California Reservoir

For the first time in 66 years, the principles of modern-day weather forecasting will be used to enhance a Northern California reservoir's dual mission of flood risk management and water supply security.

Generative AI Can Help Athletes Avoid Injuries

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have created a model driven by generative AI that will help prevent injuries in athletes and also aid in rehabilitation after an injury. The model could also help athletes train better.

Rebalancing the Gut: How AI Solved a 25-Year Crohn’s Disease Mystery

UC San Diego researchers have settled a decades-long debate surrounding the role of the first Crohn’s disease gene to be associated with a heightened risk for developing the auto-immune condition.

Making Yeast More Efficient ‘Cell Factories’ for Producing Valuable Plant Compounds

Researchers have discovered a way to make yeast cells more efficient “factories” for sustainably producing valuable plant compounds, which could be used to help plants defend against disease, repel pests, attract pollinators, and withstand environmental stresses such as drought and heat.

Teenagers and Young Adults Who Use Cannabis Have a Higher Risk of Progressing to Regular Tobacco Use

Researchers at UC San Diego have found that teenagers and young adults who use cannabis have a higher risk of progressing to regular tobacco use, suggesting a need to incorporate cannabis prevention into tobacco control programs.

Meet Skaggs School of Pharmacy’s Newest Clinical Faculty

The Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is proud to welcome four outstanding new clinical faculty members whose expertise spans HIV, health economics, emergency medicine, compassionate communication and more.

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