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New Algorithm Improves Speed and Accuracy of Pedestrian Detection

February 8, 2016

Electrical engineers at the University of California, San Diego have developed a pedestrian detection system that performs in near real-time and with higher accuracy than existing systems. The technology, which incorporates deep learning models, could be used in “smart” vehicles, robotics and image and video search systems.

UC San Diego Researchers Cited Among “World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds”

February 1, 2016

Twenty-two University of California, San Diego scientists and physicians are among the 2015 listing of “The World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds,” an annual compendium of “Highly Cited Researchers” by Thomson Reuters, a multinational mass media and information company.

Online Course on Mastering the Software Engineering Interview

January 28, 2016

Three computer-science faculty at UC San Diego have developed an online course on the Coursera platform that aims to help tech learners master the art of acing a software engineering job interview.

New Biomarker Identifies Colon Cancer Patients Who May Benefit from Chemotherapy

January 20, 2016

Using a new computer science approach, researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, Columbia University and Stanford University discovered a distinctive molecular feature — a biomarker — that identified colon cancer patients who were most likely to remain disease-free up to five years after surgery. The biomarker, a protein called CDX2, also helped the researchers identify Stage II colon cancer patients who are most likely to benefit from chemotherapy after surgery.

Apple Acquisition of UC San Diego Startup Paves Way for Further Robotics Research at UC San Diego

January 19, 2016

Description In the wake of Apple’s acquisition of the startup Emotient, Calit2’s Qualcomm Institute will take over the lab where Emotient’s technology was first developed. QI will also take over Diego-san, the robot created by Emotient’s founders, who have left UC San Diego to join Apple.

Seeing Where Energy Goes May Bring Scientists Closer to Realizing Nuclear Fusion

January 14, 2016

An international team of researchers has taken a step toward achieving controlled nuclear fusion—a process that powers the Sun and other stars, and has the potential to supply the world with limitless, clean energy. The team, led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego and General Atomics, developed a new technique to “see” where energy is delivered during fast ignition experiments and improve energy delivery to the fuel target.

Brain monitoring takes a leap out of the lab

January 12, 2016

Bioengineers and cognitive scientists have developed the first portable, 64-channel wearable brain activity monitoring system that’s comparable to state-of-the-art equipment found in research laboratories. The system is a better fit for real-world applications because it is equipped with dry EEG sensors that are easier to apply than wet sensors, while still providing high-density brain activity data.

Invitation to UC San Diego Faculty, Students for Digitally-Mediated Performances, Presentations

January 8, 2016

The Qualcomm Institute's Initiative for Digital Exploration of Arts and Sciences (IDEAS) is inviting proposals from UC San Diego artists and technologists to stage digitally-mediated performances or presentations during the 2016-17 season.

UC San Diego Innovators Gain Guidance from New Entrepreneurs-in-Residence

December 16, 2015

The renewed emphasis on strengthening the university’s “innovation ecosystem” gets a big boost this week with the launch of the UC San Diego Entrepreneurs-in-Residence program.

UC San Diego Professors Elected Fellows of National Academy of Inventors

December 15, 2015

Shu Chien, Distinguished Professor of Bioengineering and Medicine, and Michael Sailor, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, were among 168 new fellows announced by the academy today.
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