September 8, 2022
…“is the most used technique for calculating the properties of nuclei, molecules, polymers, macromolecules, surfaces and bulk materials in the chemical, biological and physical sciences.” What is density functional theory? In the early part of the 20th century, the development of quantum mechanics allowed physicists to learn about the properties…
July 9, 2020
…for batteries and other technologies that help societies increase renewable energy use will emerge from UC San Diego MRSEC center projects. The second research theme is focused on creating hybrid materials that incorporate living substances—microbes and plant cells—in order to create materials with new properties. The new materials developed at…
October 29, 2015
…to new science and technology. Attendees will also learn about the relational approach to change and learning; what works and what doesn’t in foreign aid; and how interactive documentary theatre can create institutional change. Professors featured at the Founders Symposium will be Angela Booker, Jennifer Burney, Craig Callender, Alan Daly,…
April 25, 2019
…to develop and implement smart-technology solutions for long-standing trans-border issues such as urban resilience and water management. They will hold a series of workshops this summer in San Diego and Tijuana. The binational symposium addressed issues of health care facing both countries. Featuring experts from UC San Diego and Mexico,…
May 16, 2013
…San Diego School of Medicine and this year’s Principal Exemplary Staff Employee of the Year. McDevitt was honored along with nine other recipients at the 28th annual UC San Diego Exemplary Staff Employee of the Year Awards on May 8th. “I am truly amazed at what these staff members have…
February 27, 2014
…teamwork, are exposed to technology and are encouraged to think about how to improve our world. “Developing and sustaining La Clase Mágica requires a substantial time commitment, but I love it—how can I not when the program benefits everyone who is touched by it?” said Vásquez. Harnessing the power of…
April 15, 2021
…setting up their electronic medical record to scheduling vaccination appointments. “For some seniors, the technology is complicated, so we are here to help them navigate through it,” says Finley. High-risk senior patients at UC San Diego Health receive an automated call or text message about the COVID-19 vaccine. Approximately 3,000…
November 15, 2018
…the powerful influence of technology while silently referencing impending change. The campus and local community are invited to learn more about the piece from Bradford, who will speak at 6 p.m. on Dec. 1 in Galbraith Hall. Stuart Collection Director Mary Beebe with artist Mark Bradford. “Mark is a crusader…
May 16, 2012
…humanities, the sciences and medicine, and engineering and technology,” said Khosla. “They all come together in a very seamless interdisciplinary way, not only to further the agenda – the economic development agenda and the research agenda – but also to educate the next-generation engineer or the humanist or the artist…
March 31, 2022
…instruction for undergraduate science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) courses, the numbers are much less diverse. Only 6 percent of teaching faculty are from racial and ethnic minority groups, according to recently published information. A bold effort led by UC San Diego’s Stanley Lo and several co-principal investigators from across…
