May 6, 2021
May 6, 2021 —
For 42 years, UC San Diego’s Alumni Awards have celebrated the distinguished work and personal accomplishments of Tritons who bring honor and distinction to our alumni ranks. This year, the spirit and ceremony will live on virtually—join us on Saturday, May 15.
May 6, 2021
May 6, 2021 —
Longtime campus supporters Chiu-Shan Chen Ph.D. ’69 and Rufina Chen have committed $5 million to UC San Diego, one of the largest individual gifts to the Division of Arts and Humanities. This gift will establish a new Center for Taiwan Studies within the division.
May 6, 2021
May 6, 2021 —
Imagine describing a photograph of an oak tree growing in a meadow. Now imagine describing that same image while a section of your skull has been temporarily removed and a grid of sensors is resting directly on the surface of your brain.
May 5, 2021
May 5, 2021 —
A study by UC San Diego researchers and colleagues could spur Mexican government officials to explore the untapped potential of dive tourism and leverage it to strengthen marine conservation efforts and help push fisheries towards sustainable paths after decades of overfishing.
May 4, 2021
May 4, 2021 —
Researchers at UC San Diego have used gene therapy to prevent learning and memory loss in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease, a key step toward eventually testing the approach in humans with the neurodegenerative disease.
May 3, 2021
May 3, 2021 —
The UC San Diego Department of Music will expand its post-pandemic reach with support from a $500,000 grant from The Conrad Prebys Foundation, helping to launch the department’s outreach to both regional and international audiences.
April 29, 2021
April 29, 2021 —
Augmented reality headsets give UC San Diego Health spine surgeons “x-ray vision” during procedures for accurate and personalized implant placement, while keeping their eyes on their patients.
April 29, 2021
April 29, 2021 —
Scientists from around the world have produced a new analysis—believed to be the most detailed study of ecological data from global forests—that is furthering science’s understanding of species interactions and how diversity contributes to the preservation of ecosystem health.
April 29, 2021
April 29, 2021 —
This May, the University of California San Diego honors the 15th anniversary of its Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Celebration. The theme for 2021 will focus on “Empowering Community Through Reflection and Recognition.
April 29, 2021
April 29, 2021 —
Danielle Villa-Agustin has wondered if her life would be simpler without anxiety. In the past, she compared herself to peers, leading to feelings of self-doubt. Once she recognized that it was her choice whether to listen to the negative thoughts, she began to transform her life.
