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Curiosity Ignited: Showcasing How AI is Accelerating Discoveries

November 14, 2024

The inaugural Curiosity Ignited, a signature Homecoming academic symposium explored topics of AI and its connection to interdisciplinary research at UC San Diego. Students, alumni, and thought leaders gathered on Saturday, November 9, for engaging presentations and discussions on how UC San Diego is

Celebrating 25 Years of the Women’s Center

March 3, 2022

…which leads to greater disparities in gender equality and has many negative repercussions,” explained Karnani, who is studying math and economics with a minor in critical gender studies. “In the future, I plan to work in female-run finance organizations that aim to help women become more financially independent.” Karnani recalls…

20th Annual Diversity Awards Honor Commitment to Outreach, Inclusion and Community Building

March 5, 2015

…VandenBerg, M.D. Ph.D. - Health Sciences Jane L. Teranes, Ph.D. - Marine Sciences Michael L. Norman, Ph.D. - Research Debbie Centeno - Resource Management and Planning Gary Ratcliff, Ph.D. - Student Affairs Thomas Collins - UC San Diego Health System Mark Cunningham – Vice Chancellor/Chief Financial Officer University-Wide Individual Recipients:…

Diversity Awards Recognize Dedication to Empowerment and Community Engagement

March 10, 2016

…underrepresented students to addressing disparities in the community and improving cultural competency on campus. “We are so grateful for the positive and broad impact of UC San Diego faculty, staff and students, who together have made great strides to increase and celebrate our campus diversity,” said Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla.…

UC San Diego Extended Studies Showcase 2024 Highlights Collaborative Excellence

September 10, 2024

The theme of “Partnership and Collaboration” will take center stage on Thursday, September 18 at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies Showcase 2024. Hosted in the new 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive building–-just across from UC San Diego’s entrance at La Jolla Village Drive—the day’s agenda will highlight the…

UC San Diego Faculty Receive New EDI Award from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

November 3, 2022

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine have selected UC San Diego Assistant Professors Brian Aguado and Sonya Neal as grant recipients in a new program launched to promote equity, diversity and inclusion in science.

A Major Move

April 8, 2021

…social, political, artistic, economic, health outcomes, experiences and legacies of impact and influence,” she said. “Studies focused on the diverse and complicated histories of people under the umbrella of African descendants are integrated within almost every academic discipline.” At the February 2020 BRC Change-A-Thon, students joined a creative problem solving…

Eight UC San Diego Researchers Among ‘1,000 Best Female Scientists in the World’

November 10, 2022

Eight researchers from UC San Diego are listed in the first-ever ranking of the “1,000 Best Female Scientists in the World” by research.com, an analytics platform that advocates for improved research quality and also ranks universities, scholarly journals and academic conferences.

Havacado or Two. Study Finds Eating Lots of the Fruit Hass Public Health Import

November 29, 2021

Novel randomized controlled trial found that families with high consumption of avocados experienced reduced caloric intake and an overall healthier diet, without actually changing their diet.

UC San Diego Student Social Innovators Take Center Stage at 2016 CGI U

March 31, 2016

…have poor access to health care. His desire to help such communities inspired Prabhu to study medicine and spearhead an initiative that aims to save the lives of thousands of women who give birth outside institutional settings and often die en route to a clinic due to excessive blood loss.…

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