September 8, 2022
…for the marketplace and changing the way governmental agencies and utilities function. Q. Not every university has an Office of Research Affairs. What makes UC San Diego different? A. Research Affairs offices are a hallmark of the top-tier research universities. Securing and maintaining research awards with the very highest standards…
June 19, 2012
…anniversary, enhanced the campus climate, and expanded at a record-setting pace to accommodate increasing numbers of students and a billion-dollar research enterprise. In this interview, she reflects on her time as Chancellor and talks about what’s next for her and the campus. How would you summarize the last eight years?…
October 12, 2017
…predict conditions for the game-changing D-Day landings in Normandy. Munk also pioneered tide prediction and many aspects of ocean acoustics, ocean circulation and deep-sea tides. He conducted bold experiments around the globe that included trying to drill into the earth’s mantle near Guadalupe Island, Mexico (Project Mohole, 1957), and studying…
February 16, 2017
…Scripps Oceanography research on climate change and coral health to a hands-on exploration of life aboard the new R/V Sally Ride. The morning also included a special behind-the-scenes tour, with an opportunity to touch a baby leopard shark in the education classroom; feel a jellyfish and learn how they are…
February 28, 2024
According to new research from UC San Diego, sitting for long hours without breaks increases risk of death.
February 4, 2016
…pleased to see positive changes in higher education. “Mostly valuable as changes are: the coming of enhancements of the scene of teaching, with PowerPoint, digital media, speed of communication; the rules for fairness and diversity in hiring; the coming of feminism as a movement to influence research, teaching and relationships…
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.…
