August 13, 2020
…on deferral during the COVID-19 pandemic, he said. Walking the Walk of Change Women in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry are taking bold steps toward increased balance and fairness on campus. Read more » President for the UC San Diego ACS Student Affiliates (ACS-SA) Vanessa Tian said she believes…
April 21, 2022
…gap caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Many of our students are eager to participate in changemaking—but many of these opportunities do not offer compensation for their time and talents, or they may exclude some students due to status,” said Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Alysson Satterlund, who initiated the proposal…
January 17, 2023
More than half a dozen scientists from Scripps Oceanography and the Scripps Polar Center will be venturing to Antarctica for the 2022-23 field season.
December 10, 2020
…in this era of COVID-19. He said that most scientists not already working for the government have a reputation for not being particularly engaged in policy or civics. “Whether true or not, I hope that the events of the last year show how important it is for scientists to be…
October 10, 2023
They flew through Category 2 hurricanes, helped develop antibody therapeutics for cancer patients, gained firsthand experience in the pharmaceutical industry and more. These five students are back on campus after gaining real-world exposure to their chosen career paths this summer.
November 4, 2021
…the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic while also expressing varying concerns. The campus community was united in its commitment to encouraging investment in sustainability and climate change efforts, which President Drake shared was a priority of his as well and spoke of UC’s ongoing commitment to sustainability. Exploring where science…
May 23, 2023
Ateios Systems, a battery materials innovation company started by two UC San Diego alumni, announced that it has been awarded $2.4 million by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to help improve battery material performance and production.
November 5, 2020
…the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Grad Students Build Science Bridge to the Incarcerated Nontraditional community outreach project offers life-changing connections through science education They departed from the familiar confines of one of San Diego’s major institutions and arrived at a decidedly different one. In December of 2018, a handful…
April 14, 2022
…developed the first at-home COVID-19 test kit to earn FDA approval. Engelson has served as trustee for both the UC San Diego Foundation and Department of Bioengineering. Quote: “I found just exactly the right kind of challenge at UC San Diego that led me to grow up and thrive as…
May 14, 2020
…as “Job Searching During COVID-19.” The Transfer Triton Hub is designed as a home away from home for transfer students to connect with peer coaches, find academic and professional resources, socialize and more. “Finding a place where students can connect with people who have similar experiences can be very powerful,”…
