February 23, 2017
…them exposed to high energy radiation and particles from the star during magnetic storms,” explained Burgasser. “So it is important to understand the properties of the star and the planets to determine their habitability.” Despite those seemingly strange planetary features (at least to earthlings), the discovery of TRAPPIST-1 has now…
September 19, 2023
This summer high school students gained access to college-level online courses that built their confidence and academic transcript through the new Discover UC San Diego program. Also, more than 700 incoming first year students took part in the 45th annual Summer Bridge to prepare for fall quarter.
February 22, 2012
…Cubic Corporation, Qualcomm, Sempra Energy and Cymer that funded 50th Anniversary events and continue to support the campus in a variety of areas. To recognize the important role that UC San Diego’s corporate partners play, York encourages campus community members to take time on February 27, International Corporate Philanthropy Day,…
December 5, 2019
…there’s a lot of energy and enthusiasm around supporting minorities in STEM, but lots of those resources are targeting people who already have one foot in the door,” said Patino. “We’re trying to open the door and show that everyone is welcome, and you don’t need to have already been…
August 7, 2013
One of the most basic and intensively studied processes in biology—one which has been detailed in biology textbooks for decades—has gained a new level of understanding, thanks to the application of simple math to a problem that scientists never before thought could benefit from mathematics.
May 5, 2015
Dr. John Wooley, the long-time associate vice chancellor for research and professor of pharmacology at the University of California, San Diego, passed away in April after a long battle with cancer.
October 9, 2020
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awardee and Distinguished Professor Mario Molina will be remembered for dedicating his life to research and working to protect our environment.
May 1, 2012
Forget about building a better mouse trap. University of California, San Diego sophomore Riley Yeakle and his teammates have come up with a better camera trap, and they will be facing off with finalists from around the country when they unveil working prototypes of their visions for embedded systems at…
June 10, 2021
…in areas like renewable energy technologies, smart cities and smart transportation, wearable and robotics innovations, and digital privacy and security. The building is designed to maximize the circulation and collaboration of UC San Diego faculty, students, professional research staff, and industry partners. Franklin Antonio Hall will also serve as an…
March 6, 2012
…Poon, director of Sapphire Energy. Location: The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, San Diego. Friday, March 23, 2-5:30 p.m. Engineering is Fun. Converting Ideas into Reality Take a peek behind the scenes of Qualcomm, the world leader in next generation mobile technology. Attendees will tour the Qualcomm Museum…
