September 19, 2016
…new state restrictions on the emissions of so-called short-lived climate pollutants such as methane, hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) used in refrigeration, and soot and other forms of black carbon. The new law was inspired by decades of research by Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego Climate and Atmospheric Scientist Veerabhadran…
April 23, 2015
…and advocate for social justice and equity. A student-led, ground-up initiative sponsored by Center for Student Involvement, GUIDE partners Greek life staff with the UC San Diego Community Centers to advocate for inclusive recruitment practices; provide education about social justice and equity, diversity and inclusivity issues; while heightening awareness of…
January 14, 2021
…social innovation, research, social justice and more. UC San Diego volunteers gather for a photo during a during a Changemaker Week event from a previous year. “As a community of Changemakers, UC San Diego is known for its rich history of cutting-edge research, teaching and action in the areas of…
November 7, 2023
Presented by UC San Diego Extended Studies, the Burke Lectureship Series on Religion and Society explores the relationship between religion, ethics, and humanity in contemporary society with speaker Father Bryan Massingale, an outspoken voice for anti-racism and LGBTQ+ rights.
May 15, 2014
…Protect the Planet Scripps climate researcher gets a word in with Pope Francis after convening historic joint workshop of two Vatican science academies Image courtesy of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences A historic gathering of scientists, economists and philosophers who advise the Vatican produced a declaration last week that sustainable…
June 9, 2016
…When it Comes to Climate Change Research As a graduate student at UC San Diego, Nick Obradovich made his mark on the campus by conducting groundbreaking interdisciplinary environmental research. He is now earning a doctoral degree in political science. “I’m particularly interested in the ways that political opinions and attitudes…
July 8, 2015
Marcia McNutt, a prominent geophysicist, national leader in science, and alumna of Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, has been nominated to become the next president of the National Academy of Sciences.
January 18, 2018
…his interest in environmental justice and public health. “My end goal is to shape health policy,” said Vashishtha, who is an accomplished singer of traditional Indian music and avid student of the Hindu Vedanta philosophical tradition. “The issues that inspire me are improving people’s access to primary care, disease prevention…
January 29, 2015
…effort to achieve a climate of equity, diversity and inclusion. We look forward to her leadership in our initiatives to ensure that UC San Diego is a welcoming, diverse and inclusive campus community.” As VC-EDI, Petitt will report to UC San Diego’s Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, with an…
October 29, 2020
Climate change advocate Marshall Saunders was widely known as a man who paired a deep respect for others with determination to make a difference.
