News Archive - Qualcomm Institute / Calit2

Nanotechnology Training Program Creates Career Paths for Veterans

The UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute's Nano3 facility recently received funding from the National Science Foundation to establish a nanotechnology workforce training program for veterans.

Neil Smith Charts the Future of Cyber-Archaeology

Once a sophomore embarking on his first trip to the Middle East, UC San Diego Anthropology alumnus Neil Smith now co-directs QI's Center for Cyber-Archaeology & Sustainability.

Team of UC San Diego Entrepreneurs Pushes Biomedicine Forward with Virtual Reality

If you were looking for a poster child for the strength of UC San Diego’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, the company Nanome would be a strong contender.

‘The Point of the Spear’: Ramesh Rao Speaks on QI and its Unique Calling

Qualcomm Institute Director Ramesh Rao speaks about the institute, its endeavors and its role in the future.

A Pandemic Story: QI Helps Startup Seize Opportunity

“The pandemic highlighted an underserved area—rapid detection of various different pathogens such as COVID, the flu, and other viruses,” says Shane Bowen '00, '05, a co-founder of Palamedrix.

UC San Diego Scientists Race to Document Mexico’s Maya Ruins

Researchers from the UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute have joined forces with Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History to document at-risk Maya ruins in the Yucatán Peninsula.

Astrophysicist David Lesser Takes on UC San Diego’s Makerspace

Both astrophysicist and educator, David Lesser is drawing on his varied background at the Qualcomm Institute to direct the Makerspace, an open access workshop area in UC San Diego’s Design and Innovation Building.

UC San Diego Ranked 8th Globally for Most Influential Researchers

The Highly Cited Researchers list identifies and celebrates exceptional researchers who are having a significant impact on the research community as evidenced by the rate at which their work is being cited by their peers. UC San Diego ranks 8th in the world for 2022.

Nine Insights into the Metaverse from the QI Stage

What is the Metaverse, and how will it affect our future, socially and economically? Those were questions addressed at a recent event at QI's Atkinson Hall.

Passion and Persistence Fuel Biotech Startup

The startup AquilX seeks to commercialize a wearable device that offers a “lab under the skin.” But for Farshad Tehrani, the firm represents so much more.