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There is an Art to Communicating Scientific Research

UC San Diego's Research Communications Program focuses on practical training to help scientific researchers shine as they share their findings on and off camera.

A seated woman talks to the camera and another woman who is facing her

Expert Weighs In on the State of US Education

Amanda Datnow ’90, Chancellor’s Associates Endowed Chair in Education Studies and associate dean of the School of Social Sciences at UC San Diego, is deeply committed to making positive changes to K-12 education.

UC San Diego’s “Divine Nine” Plaza Is a First in California

Unveiled in October 2023, the National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza is a gathering space that honors the legacy of historically Black fraternities and sororities.

Nine pillars arranged in curved line stand next to a plaza

Scripps SCUBA DIVERsity Fellowship Helps Train Scientific Divers

The SCUBA DIVERsity Fellowship program, launched in 2022, increases access to scuba training for students who want to contribute to research and explore the ocean but face cultural, physical, emotional or financial barriers to joining the dive community.

Five people dressed in scuba gear walk towards the camera on a pier

Rocking Out with Student Bands

Community thrives in UC San Diego’s student music scene.

A seated cellist plays in a spotlight with a guitarist standing on her left and a bassist standing on her right.

The Future of AI is Now

Artificial intelligence in all its varied forms is rapidly accelerating, transforming our everyday lives and providing a powerful tool for scientific research. But what does it all mean and what does the future hold? Six UC San Diego experts share their insights.