News Archive - Catherine Cardno

How Sustainable Are Typical Electric Vehicle Batteries?

UC San Diego experts weigh in on each stage of a typical EV battery’s life cycle and share their thoughts on what the future might hold.

UC San Diego Alumnus Leads UC Natural Reserve System

Steve Monfort spearheads the reserve system, a “library of ecosystems,” that are for the dedicated use of researchers and educators.

UC San Diego Researchers at the Forefront of the EV Battery Revolution

The transition to electric vehicles is coming, and researchers at UC San Diego are focused on how to best help the region, the state and the world make that transition in a sustainable, affordable way.

Professor Examines Human Behavior and Electric Vehicle Charging

As part of an ongoing study of human behavior, approximately 900 UC San Diego drivers volunteered to participate in randomized experiments with control groups to see how different kinds of information and incentives convince people to charge their electric vehicles at different times of day.

UC San Diego’s Newest School Merges Data Science and AI Innovation

The campus’ new School of Computing, Information and Data Sciences (SCIDS) joins together the San Diego Supercomputer Center and the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute.

Meet Shelley Wright, UC San Diego Astrophysicist

Wright’s work includes the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. She chats with UC San Diego Magazine about how this work engages with people’s fascination with the universe.

Broadway Actress Shares Inspirations, Thoughts on “Belonging”

Broadway, TV, and film actress Melody Butiu ’96, MFA ’99, talks to UC San Diego Magazine about inclusivity and authenticity and how she tries to get to the core of the roles she seeks out.

Striking Alumni Tower Planned for UC San Diego Center

UC San Diego was founded on the former U.S. Marine Corps base Camp Matthews, and students have lived and learned among its decommissioned buildings ever since. Now, a new center of campus is taking shape: the Triton Center and its eye-catching tower, the Triton Alumni and Welcome Center.