January 8, 2024
As part of ongoing efforts to understand the scale of the environmental impact from industrial waste dumping off the coast of Southern California, researchers from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography revisited two industrial undersea dumpsites in April 2023.
March 14, 2019
Why do people around the world come to see some figures as so important, and how have their meanings changed over time? These questions lie at the heart of the new book “Icons of Dissent: The Global Resonance of Che, Marley, Tupac, and Bin Laden.” Author Jeremy Prestholdt explains more…
April 16, 2020
…it does infect a human cell. All of this represents potential movement toward treatments for COVID-19 in the form of vaccines, inhalables or pills. Nanome CEO Steve McCloskey launched his startup to provide scientists with a powerful new tool to visualize molecules and collaborate in real time. “No other application…
October 24, 2019
…2019 youth vote for art installation. The work features five inspirational women under 30 on dispensers of free feminine hygiene products. The dispensers were sent to the school by bill AB-10, which requires Title I schools to provide these products free and which teacher Tamima Noorzay describes as “a recognition…
February 9, 2023
UC San Diego cybersecurity expert Stefan Savage, whose work examines a wide range of technologies, from cars, to spam emails to cryptocurrencies, was elected to the National Academy of Engineering.
April 25, 2019
…San Diego, Hood-Esparza taught humanities at High Tech High in Chula Vista while completing a credential in social studies. In addition to Hood-Esparza’s moving talk, the evening showcased current students’ accomplishments in fine arts, drama, robotics and science. UC San Diego Executive Vice Chancellor Elizabeth H. Simmons welcomed attendees for…
October 24, 2013
…research to mapping the human brain, Tritons are shaping our understanding of the world and transforming society. Founders’ Contest Tweets View all contest tweets That’s the idea behind the 2013 Founders’ Celebration theme, “Tritons United.” Taking place Nov. 14-16, Founders’ Celebration recognizes all Tritons—those on campus, in the local community…
November 1, 2019
San Diego-based Predictive Science, Inc. this week released their first forecast for the 2019-2020 influenza season, which typically runs from November through March.
February 29, 2016
UC San Diego’s Entrepreneurs-in-Residence program, which currently features three savvy business professionals who help advise students on start-up ideas, has gained two additional experts.
November 29, 2018
…in partnership with the Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination, has launched an innovative new program arming students with the tools of science fiction in order to anticipate and highlight future policy issues. Author and alumnus Vernor Vinge. The program, San Diego 2049, challenges UC San Diego’s graduate students…
