UC San Diego Professor Wins 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry
“Tripas: Poems,” chronicles the voices of Brandon Som’s Chicana and Chinese grandmothers.
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Nanopillars Create Tiny Openings in the Nucleus Without Damaging Cells
UC San Diego researchers have created an array of nanopillars that can breach the nucleus of a cell—the compartment that houses our DNA—without damaging the cell’s outer membrane. This new "gateway into the nucleus" could open new possibilities in gene therapy, where genetic material needs to be delivered directly into the nucleus, as well as drug delivery and other forms of precision medicine.
Bringing New Public Art to Campus
The Stuart Collection’s new Emerging Artists Program is commissioning a diverse group of contemporary creatives to expand the storied collection of public art on campus. The Stuart Collection invites everyone from our campus community, region and world to experience the growing collection.
UC San Diego Welcomes Comic-Con with Starpower—and Stellar Storytelling
“The Science of Story” is an exciting six-day journey into the realm of storytelling hosted by UC San Diego and headlined by Star Trek stars George Takei and John Cho. The event leads into Comic-Con, where the convergence of creativity, innovation and dialogue exemplifies the dynamic spirit of our community.
Associate Professor of Literature Brandon Som Wins Pulitzer Prize in Poetry
Love and respect anchor the words written by Associate Professor of Literature Brandon Som in his latest work, “Tripas: Poems,” which garnered the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry. Department of Music alumna Mary Kouyoumdjian's multimedia work “Paper Pianos," which melds music and audio documentary with first-person stories of refugees, was also named a Pulitzer Prize finalist in Music this year.
8 Books to Read in Celebration of Women’s History Month
In honor of Women's History Month, librarians and staff at the UC San Diego Library are sharing their recommendations for books that celebrate and amplify the diverse voices and experiences of women.
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