September 27, 2012
…Diego, a preeminent intellectual institution situated at a global-South America and Pacific Rim-intersection. Valuing diversity, practicing equity and living inclusion are still our greatest challenges – and our greatest opportunities. Why are diversity, equity and inclusion personally important to you? I have experienced the benefits of diversity, equity and inclusion…
October 20, 2016
…Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego is taking its mission to interpret Scripps research to new depths with the launch of Expedition at Sea: R/V Sally Ride, a dynamic new exhibit where visitors will experience the sights and sounds of life and…
May 23, 2019
…Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, celebrates more than a family friendly attraction; it also marks the opening of a state-of-the-art research laboratory for scientists and husbandry teams to gain a better understanding of some very unusual fish. The exhibition aims to breed seadragons in captivity and help scientists…
February 22, 2012
…has potential applications for arthritis, cancer, asthma and many other conditions related to inflammation. He plans to eventually become a professor to teach and run a research group in a university setting. Admission to the Amgen Scholars Program is highly competitive, with roughly 500 students applying for 30 spaces each…
December 7, 2017
…plant biologist at Salk Institute and an adjunct professor in the Division of Biological Sciences at UC San Diego, were honored as recipients of the 2018 Breakthrough Prize in life sciences or mathematics. The prize is among science’s richest: Each comes with a trophy and a no-strings cash award of…
February 13, 2024
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, UC San Diego Today is honoring love in all its forms by showcasing ten heartwarming tales of love and friendship that blossomed right here on campus.
June 1, 2017
…beacon of hope for humanity, sharing inspirational messages with international audiences that range from young students to world leaders. In 1989, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. His Holiness also became the first Nobel laureate to be recognized for his concern for global environmental problems. As one of the…
October 7, 2021
…Excellence Initiative and Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) workgroups. “We are so excited to celebrate and recognize the diverse Latinx community and its intersectional identities with a month of events that reflect the rich tapestry of our culture,” said Mario Garibay, assistant dean of Student Affairs and co-lead of the Latinx Heritage…
April 25, 2013
…and alien tongues discuss art of constructing languages at ‘Linguistics Goes to Hollywood’ Photos by Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Publications Nobody wore a ridged rubber forehead, or painted their skin Pandora blue. If there were craggy beards and long locks, these seemed more homage to 1960s counterculture than to “Game…
March 4, 2021
…Department of Health and Human Services Prior to joining the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Stephanie Akpa served as chief counsel to Senator Elizabeth Warren, where she led a wide-ranging portfolio that included civil rights, criminal justice, anti-corruption and immigration issues. Akpa previously worked as a health insurance…
