May 19, 2022
…project’s website. The World Health Organization estimates that there are 40 million amputees in developing countries, 95% of whom have to make do without a prosthetic limb. This is because prosthetic limbs are expensive and time-consuming to manufacture. Patients have to undergo repeated visits to doctor’s offices and need to…
March 16, 2017
…Sally Ride dedicated her career to the betterment of human kind. At UC San Diego, where Ride served as a professor, a new graduate fellowship established in her name aims to inspire future generations of boundary-breaking physicists who will contribute to the public good. UC San Diego physics professor Brian…
November 16, 2017
…many firsts during his career at the University of California San Diego. He was one of the first faculty members hired at the School of Medicine, in 1969. He was the first to take physiological measurements at the summit of Mt. Everest—a dataset that has yet to be replicated. He…
October 3, 2013
…buildings, ensure excellent patient care, fuel research, foster the arts and promise a diverse student experience,” said UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla. “Our donors, including a growing number of alumni, are coming forward in unprecedented ways to strengthen this institution.” Private support will play an essential role in…
November 20, 2023
From the operating room to our homes and streets, robots are becoming increasingly integral to our daily activities. The UC San Diego Contextual Robotics Institute hosted its eighth annual forum with the theme “Robots in the Wild,” showcasing varied applications of robots in real-world scenarios.
February 13, 2020
…skills and choices for careers, as well as opportunities to find their passion and create self-confidence. Most recently, the couple gave UC San Diego $2 million to fund scholarships for scholar-athletes, and graduate fellowships and programs in the Division of Social Sciences. These gifts contribute to the Campaign for UC…
April 25, 2024
To celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 21-27), UC San Diego Today is illuminating the stories of three passionate volunteers. They each embody the spirit of service, inspiring the campus community with their unwavering commitment to making a difference on local, regional and global scales.
February 15, 2018
…former chair of the Health Care Industry Team. Paula Waxman, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and 30-year veteran of the food service industry, is founder and CEO of ‘Wiches of Boston, LLC, a Massachusetts catering company specializing in liquid nitrogen ice cream. Mark began mentoring while working…
May 2, 2023
16 individuals, departments and campus organizations were honored at the 28th annual Inclusive Excellence Awards ceremony on April 26.
November 12, 2020
…path to a medical career. “I want to become the best doctor in the world,” he said. “I know that entails a lot, so I’m doing much work in the program.” He said he is fascinated by what he is learning, “especially about the flies that we dissect. I really…
