November 6, 2014
…a California College DUI awareness program—where UC San Diego student health advocates quizzed students on trivia questions regarding drunk driving. Another display titled “Not All Beer is Created Equal” compared one can of light beer with one pint of various other beers, informing students about alcohol content levels and how…
July 9, 2024
Drawing from the expertise of the UC San Diego community, UC San Diego Today presents a list of seven ways that heat impacts health. Through collaboration and innovation, these insights can help pave the way for a healthier future for all.
November 18, 2021
…away. They were gravely aware of the potential consequences of COVID-19 after having several friends die from the disease. But as a stay-at-home mother to her 9-year-old daughter, Faniel was also worried about taking any risks that might affect her children. “I asked if it was safe to take while…
March 14, 2019
…16 workshops over six months. In each workshop, senior faculty and staff cover a range of topics, from UC San Diego’s expectations for academic promotion, to skill development in teaching and research, professional development and leadership training. During the second half of the program, junior faculty participants choose a professional…
November 16, 2017
…Space Station for six months with five other people, so if you have that kind of teamwork experience, particularly if it’s in a more stressful environment like working in the Antarctic or in a field camp, it might help you stand out from other applicants.” She credits Scripps’ Scientific Diving…
April 18, 2016
The Laboratory for Intelligent and Safe Automobiles (LISA) at UC San Diego had a presence at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas as part of a Qualcomm automotive pavilion and demo. It was the lab’s second CES-related demo in three years.
February 11, 2021
…Expertise of Campus Community Five-month virtual event series to highlight unique perspectives from experts on an array of topics As part of the yearlong celebration of its 60th anniversary, the University of California San Diego will showcase the expertise of its award-winning faculty and acclaimed researchers with a virtual event…
November 7, 2011
…is ranked by Washington Monthly as the nation’s top school for positive impact on the country. “I am so grateful to be a student here because of the values at the school,” Blake said. “I am excited about graduating and, even after I leave UC San Diego, I will remain…
March 13, 2012
…over the past few months. My original ideas have been greatly enriched as a result of this collaboration with students, faculty and staff. How are you prioritizing your fundraising for diversity initiatives? Blackwell: I took the first 90 days to meet and collaborate with students, staff, faculty and alumni to…
October 10, 2011
…Summer Bridge program last month, bestselling author, educator and businessman Stedman Graham inspired students, sharing advice on how to succeed in the 21st century. Summer Bridge is an intensive four-week academic and residential program designed to acclimate incoming students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds—many of whom will be the first in…
