A new quarterly series called “Equity in Mental Health” launched recently on campus, designed to foster a sense of connection and belonging among employees while boosting awareness of the mental health and wellness resources available at UC San Diego. More than 100 staff members attended the kickoff event for the series, which is made possible by funding from the UC Office of the President. Read More»
The Guided Engineering Apprenticeship in Research (GEAR) program is providing engineering undergraduates with unique opportunities to immerse themselves in a research-intensive environment. Read More»
Dr. Alexander Khalessi, chair of neurological surgery and professor of neurological surgery, radiology and neurosciences, has assumed the presidency of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), the leading academic society for neurosurgical professionals with more than 10,000 members worldwide. In this Q&A, Khalessi shares his predictions for the future of neurosurgery, his favorite part about being a neurosurgeon and more. Read More»
Two projects led by researchers from Scripps Institution of Oceanography have been awarded nearly $2.5 million by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to probe the potential of climate change solutions aimed at fighting ocean acidification and removing planet-warming carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Read More»
A research team led by UC San Diego computer scientists has found that sending an email with a forged address is easier than previously thought, due to flaws in the process that allows email forwarding. These flaws can affect the integrity of email sent from tens of thousands of domains, including those representing organizations in the U.S. government. Read More»
Marco Werman, host of the international news program "The World" by GBH and PRX, joined UC San Diego in spring 2022 as the school’s first journalist-in-residence. Learn more about what this new position entails and Werman’s impression of campus thus far. Read More»
Faculty interested in entrepreneurship addressing climate change now have access to grants of up to $50,000 through a new initiative called Climate Action, Resilience, and Environmental Sustainability (CA CARES). The grants will be used to fund eight to ten projects over the next two years. Read More»
Four diverse programs from University of California San Diego Television (UCSD-TV) have been recognized with a Telly Award for outstanding work created on behalf of UC San Diego campus partners. Founded in 1979, the Telly Awards is the world’s largest honor for video and television across all screens. Read More»
Staff at UC San Diego are encouraged to take the Staff@Work Survey by Sept. 15. The annual survey, which was sent via email invitation on August 16, invites staff to contribute their anonymous feedback about perceptions of their workplace. Those who take the survey will receive their choice of a rally towel or mug from the UC San Diego Bookstore. Read More»
The Mars rover built by UC San Diego undergraduates rocketed to 5th place at the University Rover Challenge, which was hosted by the Mars Society this summer in the Utah desert. Out of 31 teams from 11 countries, the university's Yonder Dynamics student robotics team placed 2nd in the autonomous category and 5th overall. Read More»
