A $21 million gift from San Diego-based business leader and philanthropist Aiiso Yufeng Li (Jeff) and his wife, DongDong Li (Doreen), honors unique efforts at UC San Diego to link chemical and nano engineering more strongly—in education and research. In recognition of this gift, the department that houses UC San Diego’s chemical and nano engineers will be named the Aiiso Yufeng Li Family Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering. Read More»
With finals week on the horizon, consider breaking away from your usual routine to find a “new-to-you” study spot on campus. From coffee shops and academic buildings to outdoor spaces and more, UC San Diego boasts dozens of great spots to hunker down in a variety of settings. Here are 10 of our top picks. Read More»
A four-week summer program at UC San Diego is designed to help incoming transfer students gain valuable research experience, meet peers and faculty and build confidence before the school year starts. Launched last year as a pilot program, the Transfer Student Research Experience (T-Rex) program will soon start its second year. Read More»
UC San Diego Park & Market, a multi-tenant building in downtown San Diego, celebrates its two-year anniversary this month. In the two years since its opening, the space has flourished as a sought-after event and conference venue and has served a wide and growing client list. Read More»
While humans feature a sophisticated sense of smell, insects have a much more basic olfactory system—yet they depend upon smell to survive. Researchers in the School of Biological Sciences have figured out how fruit flies use a simple but efficient system to recognize odors, and the answer lies at the edges of their antennae. Read More»
Researchers at UC San Diego have been awarded a $5.6 million grant through the Coast-to-Coast Consortium (C2C) to further their pioneering efforts with the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program. The program aims to gather information from more than a million people in the U.S. to accelerate health research and medical breakthroughs. Read More»
Members of the campus community are encouraged to serve as volunteers during this year’s Commencement ceremonies, which will take place June 15-16. Join us in celebrating thousands of graduates and welcoming their guests in this important achievement. Volunteers allow us to ensure the success of this event and guarantee fulfilling experiences. The deadline to register is May 31. Register Now»
