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Activism and Civil Rights Center of UC San Diego’s 2017 César E. Chávez Celebration

March 29, 2017

From film screenings and folk art to a forum on animal rights, UC San Diego’s 2017 César E. Chávez Celebration promises to uphold a vibrant tradition of activism, cultural heritage and social justice. The annual campus celebration, which takes place from March to May, commemorates the life and legacy of American farm worker, labor leader and civil rights activist César E. Chávez for his commitment to the rights of underserved community members through nonviolent activism.

UC San Diego Health Named “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality”

March 29, 2017

UC San Diego Health has again been named a “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization.

UC San Diego Professor Appointed to French National Institute

March 28, 2017

INRIA, the French national institute for computer science and applied mathematics, has created a new International Chair and appointed UC San Diego computer engineer Rajesh Gupta to the part-time position. Gupta will spend up to a year in France spread over the five-year appointment, starting this summer.

‘Silent Music’ Exhibition at UC San Diego Mimics Living Organism

March 28, 2017

Silent Music, an exhibition by Canadian sound artist Robin Minard, opens on Thursday, April 6 and runs through June 9 in the gallery@calit2 of the Qualcomm Institute at UC San Diego. The installation mixes perceptions of nature and technology in quite public spaces. The opening includes a talk by the artist, panel discussion and reception open to the public.

UC San Diego Researchers Receive $3 Million Grant from California Stem Cell Agency

March 27, 2017

Researchers led by Karen Christman, a bioengineering professor at the University of California San Diego, were awarded nearly $3.1 million by the governing Board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine March 23. Their work aims to help people with peripheral arterial disease. The condition narrows and blocks arteries providing blood supply to the legs resulting in cramping, pain and fatigue condition called critical limb ischemia. It leads to an estimated 230,000 amputations every year in North America and Europe.

Bermuda 100 Challenge: Preserving Shipwrecks, Pixel by Pixel

March 27, 2017

Researchers at QI, in cooperation with the government of Bermuda, have announced the launch of the Bermuda 100 Challenge, an ambitious campaign to digitally document at least 100 ships, artifacts and other sites in Bermuda's shallow reefs.

Alumnus Taner Halicioglu Kicks off Campaign for UC San Diego with $75 Million Gift

March 27, 2017

A $75 million gift from Facebook pioneer Taner Halicioglu will establish the Halicioglu Institute for Data Science at UC San Diego. The computer science alumnus hopes that the new institute will promote a cross-disciplinary field that is considered the backbone of many other disciplines.

Exceptional UC San Diego Faculty to be Honored by Chancellor’s Associates

March 24, 2017

Among UC San Diego’s distinguished faculty, they are standouts in their chosen fields. The six winners of the 2017 Faculty Excellence Awards are educators and scholars who are passionate about pushing boundaries as they seek to create new ways of thinking and inspiring the next generation of trailblazers. They will be recognized by the Chancellor's Associates at a ceremony on April 6.

UC San Diego ArtPower Patrons Create Legacy of Support

March 24, 2017

The performances offered by the University of California San Diego’s ArtPower program are designed to challenge expectations. To ensure that future generations of audiences have the same dynamic arts opportunities, two ArtPower patrons have made arrangements in their estate plans to support the program beyond their lifetimes.

Internet of Things Specialization Among First Lab-Based Online Courses

March 23, 2017

"Build Your Own Internet of Things," a new online course developed at UC San Diego, has drawn the interest of more than 30,000 active users from around the world.
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