Class of 2020’s Rising Stars
June 11, 2020
The Class of 2020 has much to celebrate. More than 9,000 Tritons will mark one of life’s biggest milestones by earning a degree from UC San Diego.
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How Stimulus Dollars are Spent will Affect Emissions for Decades
June 11, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have led to a record crash in emissions. But it will be emission levels during the recovery—in the months and years after the pandemic recedes—that matter most for how global warming plays out, according to a new Nature commentary from researchers at the University of California San Diego.
How Stimulus Dollars are Spent will Affect Emissions for Decades
June 10, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have led to a record crash in emissions. But it will be emission levels during the recovery—in the months and years after the pandemic recedes—that matter most for how global warming plays out.
New Visa Restrictions will Make the U.S. Economic Downturn Worse
June 4, 2020
The Trump administration is expected to set limits on a popular program that allows international students to work in the U.S. after graduation while remaining on their student visas. The restrictions are likely to make economic woes in the U.S. even worse.
Virtual Commencement Uses Creative Ways to Infuse University Tradition with Interactive Fun
June 4, 2020
With COVID-19 dictating that online celebrations must take the place of in-person graduation ceremonies across the country, the University of California San Diego will be honoring the strength and resilience of its graduating class with Virtual Commencement 2020 on June 13 at 9 a.m.
Public Disclosure of COVID-19 Cases Is More Effective than Lockdowns
May 25, 2020
South Korea is a standout in the current battle against COVID-19, largely due to its widespread testing and contact tracing; however, key to its innovation is publicly disclosing detailed information on the individuals who test positive for COVID-19.
Tritons Meet the Coronavirus Challenge with Resiliency and Acts of Kindness
May 21, 2020
They have launched a pen pal program for seniors to combat loneliness. They are sharing nutritious yet affordable recipes with their fellow students. They are even helping their grandparents with daily errands.
A Brave New Virtual World of Work?
May 14, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in remote work on an unprecedented scale. UC San Diego, like other employers and organizations around the globe, has had to pivot toward telework for staff and faculty members alike. Will this sudden transition shape the future of a new world of work?
Going Virtual: UC San Diego 2.0 Keeps Students Connected to Campus
April 30, 2020
Melissa Medrano moved to the United States from Peru to pursue her Ph.D. at UC San Diego in mechanical and aerospace engineering. As a first-generation student adjusting to life in the U. S., the transition to remote online instruction this spring quarter put new demands on Medrano, but she persevered and says she is now even more organized and confident in her studies. Her secret?
Deforestation Drives Disease, Climate Change and It’s Happening at a Rapid Rate
April 23, 2020
Deforestation is not an issue dominating headlines in the U.S. right now, but Teevrat Garg, an assistant professor of economics at UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy, thinks it should be. Deforestation has been linked to both the spread of infectious disease and climate change, and what is most alarming, it’s happening at a rapid rate.
