December 14, 2023
December 14, 2023 —
The New York Times published their annual “Best Theatre of 2023,” which featured two standout UC San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance alumni playwrights. Dubbed the “year of dramedy,” the plays explore serious topics like the complexity of consent and familial dysfunction.
November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023 —
As artificial intelligence pushes the limit of artistic creation, and stylized artwork becomes easier to produce, questions of rights and ownership arise. Intellectual property attorney Moorisha Bey-Taylor '08 discusses the complexities and legalities of art and AI.
November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023 —
For Jason Magabo Perez, UC San Diego alumnus and 2023-24 poet laureate for the city of San Diego, poetry and activism are one and the same. Today, he draws on stories from his past and the strength of his family to build community and empower San Diego's youth.
November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023 —
Sculptor Manuelita Brown MA '76 is the artist behind the iconic "Triton" and "Sojourner Truth" sculptures on campus. But her relationship with San Diego goes far beyond that. Over the past 50 years, she's been a student, faculty wife, parent of an alumnus, staff member and board member.
November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023 —
David Marchick '88, author of The Peaceful Transfer of Power: An Oral History of America’s Presidential Transitions, shares his perspective on how we can use history to help us understand conflicts of the present day.
June 1, 2023
June 1, 2023 —
Researchers at UC San Diego have spent many years developing a biodegradable plastic alternative made from algae. A new book, published by Elsevier, details the basic science of creating bio-based polymers, lifecycle assessments and a techno-economic analysis.
May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023 —
Nathan East is a prolific, Grammy-nominated session bassist who has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry. But first, he was a student at UC San Diego.
May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023 —
Ateios Systems, a battery materials innovation company started by two UC San Diego alumni, announced that it has been awarded $2.4 million by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to help improve battery material performance and production.
May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023 —
Researchers have found a way to distinguish among hand gestures that people are making by examining only data from noninvasive brain imaging, without information from the hands. The results are an early step in a safe brain-computer interface that may one day help patients with movement challenges.
May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023 —
As part of UC San Diego’s 44th Annual Alumni Awards Celebration, campus community members gathered to celebrate four extraordinary Tritons who are innovating new possibilities around the globe.
