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10 Ways to Stay Active This Summer

August 6, 2024

From the endless opportunities for outdoor adventure found along San Diego County’s 70 miles of Pacific coastline to the wide variety of offerings brought to you by UC San Diego Recreation, there are so many options for getting your blood pumping both on and off campus during the summer months.

18 New Endowed Chairs Created at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering

August 6, 2024

The Jacobs School of Engineering at the University of California San Diego is proud to announce the creation of 18 new endowed chairs. These endowed chairs will empower a world-class cohort of faculty to explore new and innovative research directions.

UC San Diego Alumni Announces New Board

August 6, 2024

The UC San Diego Alumni Association has welcomed a new slate of executive officers and directors to its ranks, led by incoming board president Melody Gonzales ’02.

Using AI to Enable Better Vision – for Both Humans and Machines

August 6, 2024

Through a unique and long-standing collaboration, electrical engineers at UC San Diego are embedded in Jacobs Retina Center to partner with ophthalmologists to develop better computer vision, AI, and image processing tools to help physicians diagnose patients faster and more accurately; predict which drugs will be most successful for specific patients; and even aid in the process of developing new therapeutic treatments for retinal diseases.

Computer Science Researchers Are Getting it Wrong When it Comes to Autism Inclusivity

August 6, 2024

Computer science Ph.D. student Naba Rizvi investigates the stereotypes about neurodiversity perpetuated by computer science research in a new study.

Sustainable and Reversible 3D Printing Method Uses Minimal Ingredients and Steps

August 1, 2024

A new 3D printing method developed by UC San Diego engineers is so simple that it uses a polymer ink and salt water solution to create solid structures. The work has the potential to make materials manufacturing more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

Precision Oncology via Artificial Intelligence on Cancer Biopsies

July 31, 2024

An artificial intelligence method to detect biomarkers in tumor biopsies promises to cut weeks and thousands of dollars from cancer detection, extending the benefits of precision oncology to underserved and under-resourced patients.

Unraveling a Key Junction Underlying Muscle Contraction

July 31, 2024

Using powerful new visualization technologies, researchers have captured the first 3-D images of the structure of a key muscle receptor, providing new insights on how muscles develop across the animal kingdom and setting the stage for possible future treatments for muscular disorders.

New Report Shows Greater Interest in Labor Unions, Especially Among Young Workers

July 30, 2024

A new report from the University of California San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy reveals significant changes in support for labor unions among U.S. workers.

Illicit Fentanyl Use Linked to Increased Risk of Hepatitis C Among People Who Use Drugs

July 30, 2024

Researchers from University of California San Diego and el Colegio de la Frontera Norte in Mexico have revealed a link between illicit fentanyl use and the transmission of hepatitis C (HCV) among people who inject drugs in San Diego, California and Tijuana, Mexico.
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