October 17, 2019
…grant from the National Science Foundation. In the past 15 years, research at the shake table has led to important changes in design codes for commercial and residential structures and new insights into the seismic performance of geotechnical systems, such as foundations. The facility also has helped validate the use…
April 17, 2014
…and several renowned public artworks from the Stuart Collection, including Tim Hawkinson’s 23-foot-high stone “Bear” and Do Ho Suh’s “Fallen Star” house perched precariously atop Jacobs Hall. The 5K event also features a healthy living festival that includes hands-on activities for all ages, live music by Todo Mundo, a beer…
February 15, 2018
…School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) at UC San Diego. The four-week residential program invites promising high school students to work alongside researchers to explore topics beyond the standard high school curriculum. Through his philanthropic gifts, Tu helps make financial aid available to students who otherwise may not be able…
October 23, 2014
…engineering and some physical sciences. Intro to philosophy courses start out about 50-50, said Grush, a professor in the philosophy department. But the numbers drop quickly from there. Among undergraduate philosophy majors, typically around 30 percent are women. There are even fewer female graduate students, and only about 20 percent…
October 16, 2014
…is proud to offer state-of-the-art healthcare options for patients who need them. Together, with generous donors like Carol, we are creating a healthier world, one patient at a time.” “We express our sincere gratitude to Carol for this transformative gift to UC San Diego,” said David Brenner, MD, Vice Chancellor…
October 15, 2024
The first patient that a medical student interacts with leaves an impression. For University of California San Diego School of Medicine students, their first patient is particularly compelling because the students’ must listen for the voice of the patient who has no voice.
June 13, 2019
…Lee Daniel MAJOR: Political science COLLEGE: Sixth College When Albert Lee Daniel took a math assessment test at a local community college five years ago, he had flashbacks to the time he received an “F” in algebra during the seventh grade. This incident followed him through to his high school…
March 4, 2021
…and creativity in the arts. The couple are owners of the Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty, and the San Diego Seals of the National Lacrosse League. Just in the last year, the duo’s generosity played a critical life-saving role during the COVID-19 pandemic. When the severe shortage of medical supplies…
May 16, 2013
…career in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and math). Rohr is a research scientist at SPAWAR Systems Center and lecturer at UC San Diego who believes that all students, regardless of their background, can be successful given the opportunity. “Jim is genuine, compassionate, and most of all, committed to equity…
May 7, 2020
…“Nursing is built upon science and the art of caring. And today, it’s come to its finest art. Every day, nurses are making history by showing up and providing exceptional clinical care for our most vulnerable.” Nursing is much more complex than what is taught in school, said Lichtwardt. Nurses…
