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UC San Diego Awarded NSF Grant to Launch Semiconductor Workforce Development Pilot

Engineers at UC San Diego have been awarded a $300K grant from the US National Science Foundation (NSF) to launch a pilot initiative aimed at addressing the shortage of skilled US workers going into the growing domestic semiconductor industry.

Decades-Old Barrels of Industrial Waste Still Impacting Ocean Floor Off LA

New research from UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography reveals that barrels with halos - previously thought to contain the pesticide DDT - contain caustic alkaline waste.

Experts Warn Against Five Polar Geoengineering Ideas

A team of international scientists is urging caution against five of the most-discussed polar geoengineering ideas, stating they are highly unlikely to help the polar regions and could harm ecosystems, international relations, and reduce our chances of reaching net zero by 2050.

Where Are the Boundaries Between Human and Non-Human Intelligence?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has fundamentally changed our world, prompting questions about the intersections of humans and machines and what constitutes intelligence. A group of nine artists and collectives contemplate these complex questions in a new exhibit at UC San Diego.

New AI Tool Predicts Vision Loss Risk in Astronauts — Before Launch

Scientists have carefully studied the effects of space and microgravity on astronauts. One truth is certain: space is brutal on the human body. Muscles atrophy, bones lose mass, limbs stretch and — more unknown — eyesight can degrade in ways not yet fully understood.

UC San Diego Foundation Announces Incoming Trustees

The UC San Diego Foundation Board of Trustees has elected eight incoming trustees, including five new trustees, all of whom are alumni, as well as two returning trustees and a faculty representative.

New GEPA Dean Has Deep UC San Diego Roots

UC San Diego Today sat down with new Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA) Dean Judy Kim, a 20-year Triton, to learn more about her vision for GEPA, her goals for the division and where you’ll find her hanging around campus.

Blood Test Could Streamline Early Alzheimer’s Detection

UC San Diego researchers identify blood biomarkers linked to cognitive decline in Hispanic/Latino adults, paving way for simple blood test to detect Alzheimer's.

Non-hormonal Biomaterial Could Help Combat Vaginal Changes Associated with Menopause

A new hydrogel applied directly to vaginal tissues may help alleviate the negative impacts of menopause, according to a new study from scientists at the University of California San Diego.

Leveling Up Neurodiverse Talent: UC San Diego’s NDTech Interns Debut Serious Games

Young adults on the autism spectrum are gaining technical and professional skills through UC San Diego’s Neurodiversity in Tech internship, where they design games tackling real-world challenges—from cancer education to wildfire response.

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