New research led by Scripps Institution of Oceanography has confirmed that coastal water pollution transfers to the atmosphere in sea spray aerosol, which can reach people beyond just beachgoers, surfers and swimmers. The findings, published today in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, demonstrate that coastal communities are exposed to coastal water pollution even without entering polluted waters. Read More»
Human rights advocate Martin Luther King III spoke last Thursday to students from The Preuss School UC San Diego, a charter middle and high school for low-income scholars who strive to become the first in their families to graduate from college. Over a thousand K-12 students, faculty and staff united at La Jolla Country Day for the event, which was centered on the power of expressing gratitude to others. Read More»
In this Q&A, Pamela Frugé—who has served as a professional staff member at UC San Diego for 30 years—talks about her journey working at the university, her favorite spot on campus and more. She is currently the Chief Administrative Officer for the undergraduate colleges, and will soon be moving into the role of Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education. Read More»
Four UC San Diego faculty members have been selected as 2023 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellows, a prestigious award for early career scientists of outstanding promise. The two-year, $75,000 fellowships are awarded in recognition of distinguished performance and a unique potential to make substantial contributions to their field. Read More»
Nine undergraduate computer science and engineering students at the Jacobs School of Engineering have been selected as inaugural recipients of the ServiceNow scholarship. The awardees are all members of the IDEA Scholars program, which fosters community building and academic excellence among engineering students from diverse backgrounds. Read More»
