April 30, 2015
…Dilliott, associate director for energy and utilities. “We also have plans to eliminate another 136,037 square feet of turf, which should save 4 million gallons of potable water a year.” In addition to turf conversion, the campus is currently replacing Muir Field with artificial turf, a move that will reduce…
August 19, 2019
…brought an excitement and energy to this fundraising effort. Alumnus Ken Kroner, Ph.D. ’88, is chair of the Campaign for UC San Diego. The campus community was also an important partner in helping us reach this milestone. In May 2019, faculty, staff and students enthusiastically participated in u.give—UC San Diego’s…
February 1, 2016
Twenty-two University of California, San Diego scientists and physicians are among the 2015 listing of “The World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds,” an annual compendium of “Highly Cited Researchers” by Thomson Reuters, a multinational mass media and information company.
April 18, 2019
…renewable fuels from solar energy to intersectional approaches of theatrical storytelling. Coming in second place was Joanna Wang of Materials Science and Engineering with “Using Color to Fight Infection,” while third place went to Emily Pierce of Biological Sciences for “The War and Peace of Cheese.” (See video of the…
November 5, 2015
…the most important reforms: energy, security, justice, telecommunications and education. Claudio X. Gonzalez of Mexicanos Primero speaks on education reform at Mexico Moving Forward Oct. 30. Photo by Emilio Azevedo/ Courtesy School of Global Policy and Strategy Calling Mexico’s national education system “failed,” guest speaker Claudio X. Gonzalez, president and…
August 15, 2023
“Pandemic Bread,” a film created by UC San Diego Communication professor and indie filmmaker Zeinabu irene Davis, pushes us to remember the early days of the pandemic.
November 20, 2024
A re-engineered wearable ultrasound patch for continuous and noninvasive blood pressure monitoring has undergone comprehensive clinical validation on over 100 patients, marking a major milestone in wearable technology research. The soft, stretchy patch provides precise, real-time readings of blood pressure deep within the body. It could offer a simpler and…
May 28, 2020
…public health, policy, economics, energy technologies, super pollutants and ecosystem management from across the UC system and elsewhere. “Its uniqueness is addressing the interconnectedness of the problem and how all of society including faith communities have to come together to address this crisis,” said Ramanathan. “The course lectures also address…
October 29, 2020
On Oct. 29, 2020 the National Science Foundation (NSF) approved a $53 million grant to a consortium of the country’s top ocean-research institutions to build a global network of chemical and biological sensors that will monitor ocean health.
April 16, 2014
In 2013, Qualcomm Institute director Ramesh Rao extended an offer to provide support for development of as many as 10 massive open online courses (MOOCs) – especially those experimenting with different types of online course production and delivery.
