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Mathematicians Analyze Social Divisions Using Cell Phone Data

May 16, 2013

Differences divide us. Human society fractures along lines defined by politics, religion, ethnicity, and perhaps most fundamentally, language. Although these differences contribute to the great variety of human lives, the partitions they create can lead to conflict and strife, impeding efforts toward social justice and economic development.

Socrates Fellow Brings Coral Research to Local High School

May 16, 2013

Coral reef health is the scientific specialty of Aaron Hartmann, a sixth year Ph.D. student at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. It’s also the subject of study he introduced to classrooms at High Tech High North County to give students a taste of what it’s like to be a scientist.

UC San Diego Energy Leader to Help Develop Sustainable Resources on the Island of Lāna’i

May 16, 2013

The University of California, San Diego and Lānaʻi Resorts, LLC, announced today that Byron Washom, director of Strategic Energy Initiatives at UC San Diego, will lead a new initiative to transform the Hawaiian island of Lānaʻi into a model for sustainable energy.

Cuatro Corridos: New Chamber Opera Takes Look at Issue of Sex Trafficking Along Border

May 16, 2013

“Cuatro Corridos,” the new chamber opera by UC San Diego soprano Susan Narucki and Mexican author Jorge Volpi, earned rave reviews for its May 8 premiere on campus.

UC San Diego Alumni to Re-connect with Campus During 5th Annual Alumni Weekend June 6-9

May 16, 2013

The University of California, San Diego will host the 5th Annual Alumni Weekend, June 6-9, where thousands of graduates will enjoy signature events designed to engage and inspire.

Staff Members Lauded for Compassion, Dedication at Annual Exemplary Employee of Year Awards

May 16, 2013

Kate McDevitt believes in the power of “taste education.” By teaching kids how to grow, harvest and cook fruits and vegetables, a new appreciation and enjoyment for health and nutrition can be fostered at an early age.

UC San Diego Creates Center for Brain Activity Mapping

May 16, 2013

Responding to President Barack Obama’s “grand challenge” to chart the function of the human brain in unprecedented detail, the University of California, San Diego has established the Center for Brain Activity Mapping (CBAM).

UC San Diego Student-Run Free Clinic Project Receives Boost as Part of May 16 Gala

May 15, 2013

The UC San Diego Student-Run Free Clinic Project will host its 15th annual fundraiser gala, “Light up the Night” on Thursday, May 16.

Market Assessment Developed by UC San Diego Students Positions Region to Boost Exports

May 15, 2013

A recently released analysis, conducted and designed by students at the University of California, San Diego’s School of International Relations and Pacific Studies (IR/PS), reveals San Diego’s competitive strengths and opportunities to increase global competitiveness through exports of goods and services.

Lights, Action, Camera, Roll-em: the Silent Films of the La Jolla Cinema League

May 15, 2013

San Diego—with its spectacular coastal vistas, wide sandy beaches, and perpetually balmy weather—has long been a draw as a filming location for Hollywood motion picture studios.
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