Funded by a new $21 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, Distinguished Professor of Physics and Neurobiology David Kleinfeld and a team of researchers are working to better understand the brain’s underlying neurocircuitry by studying the coordination of multiple sensory inputs and head movements. Read More»
UC San Diego's world-class microgrid will now be home to the largest lithium-ion battery system on any university campus in the country. Thanks to $7.15 million in funding from the California Energy Commission, the new system will help power the campus and decarbonize its microgrid while strengthening the state’s electricity reliability. Read More»
Five groundbreaking research teams have been named recipients of UC San Diego’s inaugural Chancellor’s Interdisciplinary Team Catalyst Fund. The new fund—established to foster innovative, cross-disciplinary research—is designed to play a critical role in instigating collaborative research that addresses significant societal challenges. Read More»
Machine learning algorithms significantly outperform human judgment in detecting lying, according to a new Rady School of Management study. These findings may have implications for the spread of misinformation, as machine learning could be used to reduce fictitious content on major platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Read More»
Soon you'll be able to take your blood pressure at home using only your smartphone, thanks to Vibro, an app from Billion Labs—a spinoff company founded by electrical engineers at UC San Diego. The app measures blood pressure using a phone’s native camera, vibration motor and motion sensor. Read More»
Of the first five U.S. states to implement food waste bans, only Massachusetts was successful at diverting waste away from landfills and incinerators, according to a new study from the Rady School of Management. The paper calls for a reassessment of current policies—most of which have little to no effect. Read More»
The student experience at UC San Diego begins with Triton Weeks of Welcome (TWOW), a campuswide series of introductory activities, special programs and signature events that are designed to engage, inform and welcome all students to the Triton community. From the brand-new Day One Festival to crowd favorites like Triton UnOlympics and Battle of the Kings, get ready to explore what it means to be a Triton. Learn More»
