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Intercontinental Rainmakers

The rain and snow that fall in the Sierra Nevada get their initial spur half a world away, according to a team of researchers led by UC San Diego climate scientists.

Campus Speaks Out on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Town Halls

The need for community outreach, staff and faculty education, and a focus on retention were a few of the common themes expressed by UC San Diego community members at campus town halls to discuss equity, diversity and inclusion. Moderated by Linda Greene, vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion, the town halls offered a forum for UC San Diego students, faculty and staff to share their experiences and ideas for improving the campus climate and supporting a diverse campus population.

UCSD Alumni Announces 2013 Alumni Honorees

Four distinguished alumni and supporters of the University of California, San Diego will be honored at the university’s annual Alumni Celebration June 8.

San Diego Area Elected Officials Welcomed to Campus

Now that the voters have spoken and elected officials have settled into office, the Chancellor’s Community Advisory Board (CCAB) invited new and incumbent representatives from around San Diego to a welcome reception on campus Feb. 15 to learn more about UC San Diego and its positive impact on the region.

Behind the Navy Blue and Gold Shield: An Inside Look at the UC San Diego Police Department

Two dogs, family photos and a Ronald Reagan quote, "It Can Be Done" are what characterize Orville King’s office. The balance between compassion and duty are what characterize the University of California, San Diego Police Department (UCSDPD). With nearly 43 years of experience in law enforcement, Orville King has spent the last 11 years here as chief of the UCSDPD. Despite his extensive involvement, he also has experience in the classroom, having taught social sciences and criminal justice at the high school level. No stranger to either the academic or law enforcement world, King enjoys the rewards and responsibilities of his work.

Four UC San Diego Faculty Members Named Alfred P. Sloan Foundation 2013 Fellows

The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has announced the selection of researchers as recipients of Sloan Research Fellowships for 2013, including four scholars from the University of California, San Diego. Awarded annually since 1955, the fellowships are given to early-career scientists and scholars whose achievements and potential identify them as rising stars, the next generation of scientific leaders.

Man Walks Again After Surgery to Reverse Muscle Paralysis

After four years of confinement to a wheelchair, Rick Constantine, 58, is now walking again after undergoing an unconventional surgery at University of California, San Diego Heath System to restore the use of his leg. Neurosurgeon Justin Brown, MD, performed the novel 3-hour procedure.

‘Robot Combat League’ Stars Calit2’s Saura Naderi in ‘Fight to the Death’

A new television series featuring 12 giant robots who ‘fight to the death’ casts University of California, San Diego engineering physics alumna Saura Naderi (B.S., '07) as one of a dozen ‘robo-techs’ who partner with a human fighter (‘robo-jockey’) and a super-sized robot to compete for a $100,000 prize.

UC San Diego Health System Named One of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics

University of California, San Diego Medical Center has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® for the second time by Truven Health Analytics, formerly the health care business of Thomson Reuters. Truven Health Analytics is a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of health care.

Clues to Climate Cycles Dug from South Pole Snow Pit

Particles from the upper atmosphere trapped in a deep pile of Antarctic snow hold clear chemical traces of global meteorological events, a team from the University of California, San Diego and a colleague from France have found.