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NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir to Speak at UC San Diego Commencement

March 31, 2022

…you have an amazing story to tell, or a compelling message to convey to your peers? Applications are now open for a graduating student (undergraduate or graduate) to deliver a keynote address during All Campus Commencement. This tradition is a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity to share your unique journey and offer an…

From the Sea to the Stars

October 3, 2019

…an undergraduate, became the first person to sequence DNA in space. Jessica Meir in the field to study penguins in Antarctica during her Scripps Ph.D. program. Photo by Cassondra Williams “UC San Diego and Scripps are really just powerhouse institutions when it comes to research,” said Meir, discussing her shared…

Lonely Hearts, Listen Up!

February 14, 2019

…for a more romantic story. That said, I think a lot of people realize that if they truly find their life partner, they won’t care much about how. Taking that latter approach, I’ve dated online, using both websites and apps, a few different times in my life. I met my…

Health Care Heroes: UC San Diego Nurses Pour Hearts into Caring for Patients with COVID-19

May 7, 2020

…with personal lives and stories. During challenging events, like the current COVID-19 pandemic, it may be easier to sit it out. But nurses know that those needing urgent medical attention cannot wait. Patients entrust nurses with their safety. It’s a responsibility Lichtwardt doesn’t take lightly. Each patient has their own…

Bioengineering Pioneer Y.C. Bert Fung Turns 100

October 3, 2019

…more. “He was the first person who wanted to bring medicine and engineering together—and he succeeded,” said Peter Chen, one of Fung’s Ph.D. students who is now a research scientist here at UC San Diego. Fung formulated the exponential law that describes how soft tissue deforms under stress. That law…

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