September 26, 2024
From research labs to campus community centers, living-learning communities and beyond, students at UC San Diego are building professional networks and enhancing their educational journeys through on-campus employment.
February 17, 2022
…much of his academic career to supporting historically excluded students. Having led three Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science chapters across the country, Nevarez works tirelessly to engage his community from middle school to community college. He is also an alumni organizing member of the…
November 21, 2019
…meet. Also, I don’t care very much if someone has a negative reaction to me, and that really helps.” First, some definitions. What makes a conversation a “good conversation”? Chat, talk, heart-to-heart— conversations come in many shapes and sizes. There is no one type that’s best for every occasion and…
June 16, 2022
…day of their academic career. Each proudly donned the symbols of their college and honors earned—golden cords, colorful stoles and twirling tassels. After they crossed the stage and were embraced by family and friends, many were showered with bouquets of flowers, teddy bears and orchid leis. Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla…
September 9, 2013
…microscopic bits of salt, carbonaceous compounds, biological molecules and even microorganisms complicates efforts to understand how they influence atmospheric chemistry and physical properties such as warming. “One of the primary innovations of CAICE is the development of new theoretical and technological tools that will provide a better fundamental understanding of…
March 26, 2020
…that if we’re not careful, we might end up in the same situation.” Ventilators are medical devices that push air in and out of a patient’s lungs when they are unable to breathe on their own. One of the primary symptoms of COVID-19 is difficulty in breathing; approximately 1 percent…
October 16, 2023
Researchers from University of California San Diego have identified a new biomarker that can predict whether or not neurons will regenerate after an injury. The findings could help scientists develop regenerative therapies for spinal cord injuries and other neurological conditions.
September 29, 2016
…Dabi, who graduated from Health Sciences High in San Diego, plans to major in biology with plans to pursue a career as a pharmacist. He attended the welcome event with his friend, and fellow Chancellor’s Associate Scholar Fuad Rabi, who graduated from The Preuss School UCSD and now plans to…
September 8, 2022
…a National Institutes of Health-funded International Trauma Training Program and leader in the field of traumatic injury and violence prevention. Her innovative research has benefited communities around the world. She joined UC San Diego in January. As Vice Chancellor for Research, Peek-Asa manages UC San Diego’s annual $1.64-billion research enterprise,…
May 4, 2017
…plan to pursue a career in academia, industry, government or other fields,” said Kit Pogliano, dean of the UC San Diego Graduate Division. “Grad Slam is an excellent opportunity for our students to practice these skills, while also engaging the community in graduate student research and how it impacts society.”…
