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Tough, Light and Strong: Lessons From Nature Could Lead to the Creation of New Materials

In a sweeping review of the field of bio-inspired engineering and biomimicry in the Feb. 15 issue of the journal Science, two engineers at the University of California, San Diego, identify three characteristics of biological materials that they believe engineers would do well to emulate in man-made materials: light weight, toughness and strength.

Potential Employers to Connect With Students at Afrikan Black Coalition Conference

For college students facing graduation and a tight job market, the adage “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know” could be the key to their career futures. Attendees at the 2013 Afrikan Black Coalition Conference may gain an advantage over their job hunting peers by getting to know corporate recruiters—the agenda for the Feb. 15-18 conference at UC San Diego includes an opportunity to meet potential employers eager to interact with this diverse group of UC students.

Gifts from the Heart: Student Support Campaign Surpasses $50 Million Goal

Every February, UC San Diego scholarship recipients and donors connect at the Hearts and Scholars dinner. For students, it’s an opportunity to thank the individuals who have helped to make their education possible. For donors, it’s a chance to see the impact of their gifts—through their students’ accomplishments and dreams. At this year’s dinner, taking place Feb. 21, there will be added cause for celebration: the successful close of “Invent the Future: The UC San Diego Student Support Campaign,” which has surpassed its $50 million fundraising goal.

The Impact of Invent the Future

The gift of education has the power to transform lives. For a first generation college student, a scholarship can change a life’s trajectory. A fellowship for a talented graduate student may hold the key to a groundbreaking discovery that will impact all of society. Following are the stories of four outstanding scholarship and fellowship recipients and the exciting work they are doing at UC San Diego.

Diversity Awards Honor Commitment to Inclusion, Community Enrichment

She calls herself an “everyday mom,” but her cause goes far beyond her own children: Lakeysha Sowunmi has made it her mission to promote healthy lifestyle changes for all San Diego families. She is currently the African American Campaign Coordinator for the Network for a Healthy California at UC San Diego, where she dedicates her time to helping to reform children’s eating habits and providing nutritional resources for low-income families.

Engineering Students Develop App to Help Protect Marine Conservation Areas

A team of engineering students at UC San Diego has been working hard to help protect the beaches and waters off the La Jolla coastline by developing a web app that will allow volunteers to monitor the health of marine conservation areas. Volunteers will input information about human activity, pollution, and even poaching, into the app via an interactive form.

Sciences, Engineering Join Therapeutics in UC San Diego “Express License” Program

Almost 160 active companies in San Diego County have been established by UC San Diego alumni, faculty and staff. With the launch of a second "Express License" program, founding a company with engineering or physical sciences technology invented at the university just got easier.

Want to Do Undergraduate Research This Summer? Calit2 Can Help

Nearly 300 University of California, San Diego undergraduates have participated in full-time research opportunities with the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (Calit2) since 2001 — and it is now recruiting to fill as many as 30 more positions for this summer.

In Hot Computer Science Course, Students Build 3D, Multiplayer, Networked Games

An early March deadline is fast approaching for University of California, San Diego students who want to take one of the hottest courses on campus – and one of the most competitive, with only 30 slots each spring.

UC San Diego Awarded NIH Grant to Expand Diabetes and Obesity Research Hub

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have been awarded a new National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to expand and enhance a cyberinfrastructure designed to provide scientists with easily accessible, Web-based resources to help fight diabetes and metabolic diseases.

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