January 16, 2020
…to pursue a STEM career,” said SDNI Director Yu-Hwa Lo. Now, SDNI is using resources developed at its main facility, Nano3, to expand outreach to high schools and community colleges, and inspire curiosity about nanotechnology in a new generation. Since January 2019, SDNI’s Director of Education Programs and Outreach, Yves…
March 16, 2017
…Publications UC San Diego Health Sciences Advancement Bronze: Jacobs Medical Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Program Named in recognition of $100 million in gifts from Joan and Irwin Jacobs, the 245-bed medical and surgical specialty hospital opened in fall 2016. The 10-story facility combines renowned physician-scientists and care teams, precision medicine,…
November 7, 2013
…contributing to the economic health of the region.” Moreover, the changing landscape of the global workforce requires more graduate level training. The “Pathways Through Graduate School and Into Careers” report of the Council of Graduate Schools and Educational Testing Service projects that between 2010 and 2020, about 2.6 million new…
May 12, 2016
…change. Monitoring Global Reef Health Scripps Institution of Oceanography scientist David Kline will have unique access to images with resolution greater than 50 centimeters as part of research he is leading associated with the Big Pixel Initiative. Higher-resolution satellite imagery may allow for direct monitoring and mapping of shallow reefs…
April 14, 2016
…as the importance of self-care to maintain physical and emotional health, as well as choosing a major and life path that truly reflects their passions. “I wanted to learn more about the black community at UC San Diego, as well as figure out if I could call this place home…
May 29, 2012
…mechanical engineering major whose career goal is to help make more efficient equipment to keep U.S. troops safe, is a recipient of the Parvin Scholarship. “This scholarship is helping me cover school fees and supplies, and allowing me to focus on my education,” said Chen, who served in the United…
April 12, 2018
…was pesticides and that health was a huge issue when it comes to the environment,” Huerta said. “Growers would spray fields while workers were in them. Sometimes they would spray at night, and not tell the farmworkers who would work the next day when everything was full of pesticides.” She…
August 15, 2017
…well as professionals in health care, social work and childcare. People who don’t fit any of those categories but are curious learners can sign up too. The edX class can be taken for free. There’s also an option to obtain a certificate for a fee. Barner anticipates that the certificate…
September 1, 2022
…Landscape of COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Disease.” Daniel conducted his research under the mentorship of Weg M. Ongkeko, M.D., Ph.D., associate adjunct professor at the Department of Surgery at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Daniel’s research involved working with biomarkers and immune responses in the Ongkeko Lab. While normally focused…
October 18, 2011
…terms of the economy, healthcare, skilled workforce, businesses, jobs and so much more. Former President Bill Clinton reaches down to shake hands with students during the Clinton Global Initiative University conference, which brought 1,000 students from around the world to campus. Photo/Erik Jepsen The milestone anniversary inspired a generous and…
