News Archive - Phoebe Skok

Archaeo-Diplomacy in Action

UC San Diego and the University of Haifa expand a regional partnership to study 10,000 years of Mediterranean history and climate change, and to preserve cultural heritage through cutting-edge marine and cyber-archaeology technologies.

Researchers Tap Robots for the Dirty, Dull and Dangerous

UC San Diego researchers use robots and 3D reconstruction to automate the construction industry.

UC San Diego Researchers Develop Low-Cost, Scalable Passive Sensors

New research from UC San Diego proves that wireless, battery-free sensing is possible at low costs without any specialized equipment.

The Enablers of Discovery

Curiosity — and a love of cooking — fueled Yuhwa Lo’s decades-long career in electrical engineering, which has ranged from commercialization to nanotechnology and biotechnology to photodetection.

Repurpose, Refurbish, Recycle, Resell

A headstone. A used airplane propeller. The dashboard of a Lincoln Navigator. A pristine, mint-green filing cabinet from 1963. The common link binding this motley collection together? They all found their home at the Surplus Store, UC San Diego’s end-of-life destination for excess university materials.

Leaders in Their Fields

Five UC San Diego graduate students recently joined the ranks of the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society, a prestigious national organization that recognizes scholars whose commitment to social justice, diversity, leadership and academic excellence pushes the boundaries of doctoral education.

Take 10 with a Triton: Jessica Valencia Advocates for Survivors and One-on-One Connection

Learn more about Jessica Valencia, a Training and Education Specialist at the Sexual Assault Resource Center.

‘A Catalyst for Change’

The 29th Annual Inclusive Excellence Awards ceremony honored recipients for their leadership and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Lifting Spirits: Girl Gains Builds Community and Body Positivity

Though lifting is in the name, you don’t have to be a pro in the weight room to join Girl Gains Lifting Club. From mariachi to trivia, there are hundreds of organizations students can get involved with at UC San Diego. In this ongoing series we’ll shine a light on a few of them.

6 Tips for a Stellar Study Abroad Scholarship Application

Students who are U.S. citizens and receive the Pell Grant are eligible for the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship, a distinguished federally funded study abroad program aiming to increase access to global experiences.