March 13, 2014
A new report from the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (Calit2), supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, suggests that many people who track health-related data with wearable devices and smartphone apps are interested in sharing that data with researchers in medical and public health—provided adequate privacy controls…
June 7, 2022
…whose countries limit their educational and professional opportunities. Growing up in Afghanistan, Javaheri is unfortunately all too familiar with gender discrimination. She wants to be part of the movement to recognize the talent and potential of Afghan women and demonstrate what they can accomplish. “When I was 9 years old,…
July 19, 2022
With a $45 million grant from the NIH, UC San Diego researchers and collaborators will launch a nationwide clinical trial to further investigate the therapeutic potential of benfotiamine, a synthetic version of thiamine (B1), as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
June 2, 2022
…Razo began her higher education career at a local community college. Still, STEM opportunities, research positions and role models were few and far between. Community college simply wasn’t a large enough stage for Lopez Razo to chase and achieve her dreams. “I transferred to UC San Diego because of the…
October 7, 2021
…people, focusing on the national theme of esperanza, or hope. It is a reminder that celebrating the achievements and contributions of the Latinx community will inspire action and continued advancement. Students, staff and faculty are invited to join in a series of events throughout October that range from a keynote…
January 23, 2020
…be broadcast on a national level,” said UC San Diego Director of Athletics Earl W. Edwards. “I look forward to watching this investment strengthen the university’s presence as a member of NCAA Division I and deepen our commitment to making UC San Diego a home for leaders in academics, research…
June 20, 2014
Cristina Della Coletta, a professor of Italian and an associate dean at the University of Virginia, has been appointed dean of the Division of Arts and Humanities at the University of California, San Diego. Effective Aug. 15, 2014, the appointment follows an extensive national search.
April 30, 2012
…She credits the rigorous educational program at Preuss, and the encouragement of teachers, staff and her family members, for preparing her for the next step in her academic career – becoming a UC San Diego Triton. In this interview, Angela talks about why she chose to attend UC San Diego…
April 10, 2012
…and Cris Scorza, MCASD education curator, created an Open Studios experience for MCASD’s newest special interest membership group of art enthusiasts. The museum group began the day with a tour of the “New Institutions” group exhibition lead by the exhibit curators, Lara Bullock, Sascha Crasnow and Elmira Mohebali. The curators…
September 5, 2024
“My interest lies in building better tools,” said Zhaowei Liu, a faculty member in the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering and affiliate of the university’s Qualcomm Institute. “I think I can have a bigger impact that way.”
