March 7, 2019
…in improving our campus climate. Thank you for being our partners in progress, for being a leader in your own spheres of influence who champions inclusion and equity.” It is important to MacKinnon that early career scientists, especially women, feel they belong at the world-renowned institution. As part of the…
June 22, 2017
…about the threat of climate change and how it can be an opportunity for all of humanity to work together. “It is not a problem for a particular nation or a particular continent, but for the world,” the Dalai Lama said. “This phenomenon teaches us that as human beings, we…
February 9, 2017
…she said. “Things are changing for sure, and it’s pretty exciting.” As part of Hamann’s thesis research, she’s studying internal waves and their associated turbulence as they transform and move through the thermocline, the transition layer between the fresh warm water at the ocean’s surface and the dense and cooler…
February 10, 2022
…as avenues for social change. He has authored nine books, including his latest, “Dispatches from the Race War,” and his acclaimed memoir, “White Like Me.” During his discussion, Wise shared four ways to become a strong ally for both newcomers and seasoned supporters. And for campus members who are eager…
February 15, 2018
…most pressing challenges—ranging from climate change to social justice issues—or to deliver exceptional health care to patients in our region and beyond. Yet, their impact doesn’t end there. Many of our faculty and staff are taking their dedication one step further by donating to campus areas that enhance the student…
August 6, 2020
…we have to do. Changing people’s habits is actually harder than doing the research and development.” Meet the Center for Renewable Materials In recent years, UC San Diego has been home to noteworthy proof-of-concept prototype products that demonstrate the possibilities of tangible products made for a sustainable future. Look around…
February 11, 2021
…thought-provoking topics ranging from climate change to the COVID-19 vaccine. Since its founding in 1960, UC San Diego’s forward-thinking vision has helped cultivate a history of being among the most innovative, pioneering universities in the world. Today, it is this same forward-thinking vision that empowers its outstanding faculty, students, staff…
January 7, 2016
…can do. That keeps changing,” says Callender. “UC San Diego is no stranger to work closing the science-ethics gap. It’s in our DNA. From Roger Revelle, one of our founders, who discovered climate change and tried to do something about it; to our first chancellor, Herb York, who helped develop…
December 18, 2020
…do best—innovate and inspire change. Since spring, the campus’s multifaceted Return to Learn program and efforts toward combatting COVID-19 have kept the rate of infection low on campus and achieved national acclaim, landing on the radar of public health experts across the country. In addition to the critical work surrounding…
June 15, 2017
…of three special programs: Climate Change and Global Health in India; Development, Human Rights and Environmental Justice in India; or Medical Anthropology and Global Health in South Asia. DiBenedetto knew this was an opportunity she could not pass up — so much so, she is delaying her graduation in order…
