October 24, 2019
…chance of hitting our climate targets and preventing massive environmental collapse. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization has been saying for over a decade that animal agriculture is one of the greatest contributions to every environmental issue, from local to global. Insatiable demand for meat is driving massive deforestation…
November 7, 2013
…the potential consequences of climate change. “This fellowship program provides exceptional research opportunities,” said Gallien, who is currently conducting field work in Oregon. “I am able to pursue my specific research interests and connect with a diverse network of scholars.” The UC San Diego Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for Academic…
October 22, 2015
…Research Fluid Turbulent Physics Climate Change/Environmental Sciences Seismic Research/Disaster Prevention The Tree of Life “Today, UC San Diego is a $1 billion research enterprise,” noted Khosla, adding that “SDSC has been a trail blazer for academic computing.” “We are fortunate that SDSC has been one of the national leaders –…
December 1, 2016
…Implementation Team on LGBT Climate and Inclusion, formed by UC President Janet Napolitano. Data collection began with fall 2015 applicants, and a year later, the new demographic profile is taking shape. Just under 7 percent of incoming UC San Diego undergraduate students identify as bisexual, gay, lesbian or other identity.…
March 15, 2018
…species. “In 2015, something changed in me,” Elizabeth said. “I saw a video of an elephant who was missing half its face…it had been poached. It’s ivory taken, all for just a trophy to satisfy someone’s ego. And then I was watched the video, I heard the elephant cry and…
June 9, 2016
…students and enhancing campus climate and diversity. As a member, vice chair, then chair of the Faculty Senate’s Undergraduate Council between 2011 and 2015, she shepherded multiple educational policy changes designed to improve student retention and success, including efforts to facilitate transfer students’ transition to the university, review and modification…
June 18, 2024
It has become axiomatic in Washington that America must get tough on China. This is evident in clean energy, an industry that is critical to the future, where Chinese suppliers are treated as existential threats rather than vital to America’s success.
December 13, 2011
…from traffic patterns to climate change. Gordon by the Numbers Gordon is capable of handling massive data bases while providing up to 100 times faster speeds when compared to hard drive disk systems for some queries. Here’s a look at Gordon’s calculating “horsepower.” 4 petabytes of disk storage. One petabyte…
February 16, 2017
…by the effects of climate change. The front of the Ross Ice Shelf is directly impacted by ocean waves, which send vibrations throughout it. Similar to how a beating heart sends a pulse throughout the body, ice shelf vibrations can be used to help assess the health—the structural integrity—of the…
October 23, 2014
…are actively working to change the numbers for the better. Rick Grush is tackling the issue both as the philosophy department’s director of graduate studies and, together with doctoral student Cami Koepke, through the new UC San Diego Summer Program for Women in Philosophy. Applications for EDI Innovation Grants Welcomed…
