June 2, 2022
…Black, Latino and other historically disadvantaged groups often come at a high cost compared to white protestors and others, and can lead to a political backlash, the grievances that prompted such collective action are more likely to be addressed by lawmakers, according to her research. “Protests can be the only…
June 3, 2021
…Graduate Program or the Department of Cognitive Science. CoB’s mission is to provide undergraduate students from historically underrepresented backgrounds with graduate student mentors who have gone through the transition into graduate research programs. Although the organization provides assistance with graduate school applications and guidance on navigating the research landscape at…
April 21, 2015
Xiaoxiang refers to the region in China’s Hunan Province where the rivers Xiao and Xiang intersect. It is also the title of a concerto for alto saxophone and orchestra composed by UC San Diego music professor and Qualcomm Institute composer in residence Lei Liang. The work was one of three…
February 4, 2021
Modern forecasting methods fueled by advances in understanding and predicting atmospheric river storms have enabled U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) operators to better optimize water resources at Lake Mendocino, a Northern California reservoir.
October 13, 2016
…planet. He co-chaired a historic workshop of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and Social Sciences to explore the common goals of environmental and social justice and briefed Pope Francis thus influencing the Pope’s encyclical, Laudato Si. Roger Reynolds Roger Reynolds “His virtuosity, contributions and generosity are a boon for our…
September 13, 2013
A crowdsourcing effort led by University of California, San Diego research scientist Albert Yu-Min Lin has turned into a new type of challenge – inviting programmers worldwide to develop a machine-learning algorithm that would match human perception when picking out interesting features in satellite imagery used in Lin’s search for…
November 7, 2011
…assistant professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia. “It underscores the importance of getting a handle on emissions in the region.” Historically, the onset of the monsoon season in summer months has produced strong winds in the lower and upper atmosphere that travel in opposite…
April 30, 2024
Five UC San Diego graduate students recently joined the ranks of the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society, a prestigious national organization that recognizes scholars whose commitment to social justice, diversity, leadership and academic excellence pushes the boundaries of doctoral education.
April 17, 2014
…pre-game reception atop the historic Western Metal Building prior to game-time at 7:05 p.m. Baseball fare, including hot dogs (or veggie dogs), and other snacks, soda and water, are included with your event registration. Beer will be available for purchase. This is a family-friendly event with fun activities such as…
December 5, 2023
‘Tis the season to spread the Triton spirit! In this annual holiday gift guide, we have curated a mix of products and experiences brought to you by UC San Diego’s talented community of alumni, faculty, innovators, scholars and more.
