A Gift with ‘Seed Value’
Health & BehaviorClimate change advocate Marshall Saunders was widely known as a man who paired a deep respect for others with determination to make a difference.
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Q&A: How Are Campus Health Records Protected?
Health & BehaviorAs part of the Return to Learn program, UC San Diego’s campus privacy officer, Pegah Parsi addresses questions from students, faculty and staff about how student and employee health records are protected, what information is stored, who is informed of test results and more.
NSF Grants $53 Million to Create a Global Fleet of Robotic Floats to Monitor Ocean Health
Science & EnvironmentOn Oct. 29, 2020 the National Science Foundation (NSF) approved a $53 million grant to a consortium of the country’s top ocean-research institutions to build a global network of chemical and biological sensors that will monitor ocean health.
A Slice of UC San Diego Student Life
Health & BehaviorThey are working as peer mentors to veteran students. Some are studying medicine are practicing performing exams on patients. UC San Diego’s record-setting population of more than 40,000 students are working toward their degree this fall with a hybrid of in-person and remote instruction.
UnitedHealth Group Awards $4M to UC San Diego to Expand State’s Mental Health Workforce
Politics & SocietyWith the support of a $4 million grant from UnitedHealth Group, the University of California San Diego has launched a four-year program to expand and diversify the pipeline of child and adolescent psychiatrists in California.
Becoming a Nurse in the Era of COVID-19
Health & BehaviorWhen a nurse is asked why he or she chose to enter the profession, the common answer often revolves around the desire to make a difference. Nurses restore health and mend broken bones, welcome new life and provide support when life is lost. Now, they are on the frontlines of a pandemic.
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