May 4, 2017
…to compete for two milestone prizes along the way. For more information, visit http://ai.xprize.org/ About XPRIZE XPRIZE, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the global leader in designing and implementing innovative competition models to solve the world’s grandest challenges. XPRIZE utilizes a unique combination of gamification, crowd-sourcing, incentive prize theory, and exponential…
June 20, 2023
Patient who was in the UC San Diego Health NICU in 1981 receives specialized care throughout life and delivers premature twins at the same hospital.
February 18, 2021
…late astronaut marks major milestone of providing STEM inspiration for the next generation The 2019 Women in Leadership event brought together (from left) astrophysicist Jedidah Isler; journalist Lynn Sherr, who served as moderator; former first daughter Chelsea Clinton; and Girl Scouts CEO Sylvia Acevedo. Candace Norton/Photo. After America’s first woman…
January 29, 2015
…cited as a major milestone in the scientific beginnings of gene therapy research, though Friedmann said it was the Asilomar conference three years later (scientists set safety standards for recombinant DNA technology) where interest really “exploded.” The idea of gene therapy, which quickly captured the public imagination, was fueled by…
December 15, 2022
As we look forward to the upcoming new year, UC San Diego Today invites readers to take a look back at some milestones from 2022.
May 17, 2018
…a celebration of the milestone publication on May 15, the team announced an expansion of the project called “The Microsetta Initiative,” which will serve as an umbrella for sites that can receive samples in countries around the world. At the May 15 event, Chancellor Khosla welcomed the audience and talked…
February 4, 2021
Modern forecasting methods fueled by advances in understanding and predicting atmospheric river storms have enabled U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) operators to better optimize water resources at Lake Mendocino, a Northern California reservoir.
November 9, 2023
In honor of Veterans Day, Nov. 11, UC San Diego Today asked members of the campus community to tell us about the U.S. military service members and veterans in their lives and share messages of gratitude for their contributions to their nation.
December 18, 2020
…camera network reached a milestone: installing more than 650 cameras across California. The network serves as a critical tool for helping first responders confirm and monitor wildfires from ignition through containment. The high-definition cameras can perform 360-degree sweeps and provide 24-hour monitoring with near-infrared night vision capabilities, giving fire agencies…
August 5, 2021
As the University of California San Diego heads into the last year of its ambitious 10-year Campaign for UC San Diego, the university completed its fourth consecutive year of record-breaking philanthropy with an all-time annual high of $376.4 million raised for the fiscal year 2020-2021.
