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UC San Diego and University of Vermont Share $19M from NSF to Build National Biological Observatory

October 1, 2026

A new grant awarded to UC San Diego and the University of Vermont will enable the construction of a national biological observatory, which will empower new discoveries in neurosciences and basic biology.

Is Anyone Out There?

October 1, 2026

Curiosity drives almost all of us, and little sparks the imagination more than thinking about who might live among the stars.

Strengthening America’s AI Ecosystem with the Launch of the NSF NAIRR Operations Center

September 1, 2026

Scientific discovery increasingly depends on AI resources, including large-scale computing, high-quality data and specialized tools. Without access to these resources, ambitious questions pursued by U.S. researchers may exceed the resources of an individual laboratory or institution.

UC San Diego to Test Innovative Power Technology for AI Data Centers

August 24, 2026

The San Diego Supercomputer Center will serve as the testing ground for a new $8.48 million project that could transform how AI data centers receive and manage electricity while helping prevent them from overwhelming California's power grid.

UC San Diego Receives Department of Energy Genesis Mission Award to Fund New Scientific AI Tools

August 21, 2026

University of California San Diego researchers will lead one of the Department of Energy’s new Genesis Mission projects focused on accelerating fundamental physics and quantum computing by deploying intelligent AI agents.

National Data Platform Receives NSF Category I Award to Expand AI-Ready Data Infrastructure for U.S.

August 10, 2026

UC San Diego researchers will lead a collaborative project to expand a national platform connecting data, computing and AI resources to empower nationwide researchers and educators.

UC San Diego Students Learn Spatial Data Science Through Real-World Applications

August 4, 2026

UC San Diego students are bridging GIS and machine learning to solve real-world challenges in public health and urban planning. In a new spatial analysis course, they analyze complex geospatial data to identify environmental risks and support smarter community decision-making.

UC San Diego Researchers Use SDSC’s Expanse to Better Understand Bone-Like Minerals

July 30, 2026

Hydroxyapatite is already widely used in medical materials to help strengthen teeth and bones, since it is the primary mineral naturally found in bone. Researchers introduced europium’s light-emitting properties to make the material easier to see in bioimaging applications.

United Nations Holds Southern California’s First Hackathon at UC San Diego

July 23, 2026

UC San Diego's recent Reboot the Earth event challenged students and developers to create innovative software for wildfire prevention and crisis communication.

Faculty Symposium Highlights AI’s Strengths in Higher Ed Teaching

July 9, 2026

At the Faculty AI Symposium in late May 2026, Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla highlighted the power of UC San Diego’s faculty and the cutting-edge solutions they have built to integrate AI tools into their teaching and expand student learning rather than limit it.
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