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High Alert

Firefighters and emergency managers use a network of over 1050 cameras to monitor the highest fire threat regions in California. ALERTCalifornia, now enhanced by artificial intelligence, aids in the early detection of wildfires.

The Other AI

Tricia Bertram Gallant, director of the Academic Integrity Office and Triton Testing Center at UC San Diego, shares her thoughts on the benefits and potential complications of artificial intelligence in the university setting.

Werman’s World

Marco Werman, host of the international news program "The World" explains his role as the first journalist in residence at UC San Diego and shares his thoughts about life on campus thus far.

All About That Bass

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.

Nathan East on stage with his bass guitar.

Experiment in Progress

From Blacktronika to ocean sounds to gender-coded sound structures, experimental musicians and faculty like King Britt, Amy Cimini, and Lei Liang continue to redefine the Department of Music. Also features Rand Steiger.

King Britt and instruments for electronic music overlayed with stylized title text.

Rare Science

UC San Diego is a hub for rare disease research. Although each rare disease impacts a small number of people, the research findings sometimes apply to more prevalent conditions.