February 21, 2019
A new, fast coastal research vessel will join the fleet of ships managed by Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego thanks to a philanthropic initiative that raised more than $1.2 million in honor of the late Dr. J. Robert Beyster, founder of Science Application
March 4, 2014
A year ago the Explorers Club recognized director James Cameron with its coveted Explorers Medal during its annual dinner in New York City. The organization honored the famed director not for movie making but for his historic dive to the deepest point on the planet, an expedition in which Cameron…
October 25, 2012
…Institution of Oceanography and Birch Aquarium received $3.5 million in unrestricted funds from the estate of the late David DeLaCour; Biological Sciences and Scripps Oceanography were beneficiaries of $2.7 million in grants from the Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation; A total of $2.7 million was given by the Qualcomm Foundation…
July 9, 2024
“The Science of Story” is an exciting six-day journey into the realm of storytelling hosted by UC San Diego and headlined by Star Trek stars George Takei and John Cho. The event leads into Comic-Con, where the convergence of creativity, innovation and dialogue exemplifies the dynamic spirit of our community.
September 28, 2023
This summer 19 newly admitted students took part in the five-week PATH Summer Academy at the School of Arts and Humanities. Throughout August and September, the group participated in hybrid workshops to get to know resources, made new friends and took part in field trips around San Diego.
January 8, 2015
…student Josefin Stiller and Birch Aquarium at Scripps Curator Leslee Matsushige to develop a comic strip on the mysterious seadragon—which highlights conservation and breeding efforts for this unique species, and touches on the newly discovered Ruby Seadragon. The Squidtoons team plans to spread the word about their site and ocean…
March 13, 2014
…Family Night at the Birch Aquarium, Career Boost Camp, Triton 5K, Alumni Celebration and True Triton Brunch. University Communications and Public Affairs helped to generate visibility for the distinguished alumni honorees to the campus community and in local and national media. Alumni Relations Programs – Marketing and Branding Gold: Alumni…
June 1, 2017
…through future exhibits at Birch Aquarium at Scripps. “As we ramp up the Scripps Center for Marine Archaeology, we want to have public participation, and this will include seminars and workshops for people to come and get involved,” said Hildebrand. Learn more about SCMA and future research expeditions at: scma.ucsd.edu.
April 3, 2012
…worms, corals and zooplankton. Birch Aquarium at Scripps will offer the opportunity to experience the undersea world of giant kelp—through touch, sight and smell. Guests can also observe a live solar cooking demonstration and learn how to do-it-yourself. UC San Diego Faculty Club parking lot. Green Car Show and Sustainability…
April 30, 2024
…on marine life, both in the wild and in aquariums. In a recent study, this multi-institutional team identified deteriorating water quality — notably prolonged low oxygen conditions — as a significant factor in the mass mortality of fish and other marine organisms.
