September 28, 2017
…recognizes the presence of LGBTQ folks in STEM communities,” Gonzalez said. “Computer science draws people from all different backgrounds, and I think it’s so important to demonstrate inclusivity and be supportive of students, especially those whose identities are often challenged and invalidated. Having people with different backgrounds, talents and perspectives…
April 5, 2018
…Takei’s passionate fight for LGBTQ rights and marriage equality in America has empowered others to beat the odds and make a difference.” Takei will share the story of his family’s forced internment as Japanese Americans during WWII—a seemingly forgotten part of American history. He inspired—and starred in—a Broadway play entitled…
January 25, 2017
Having a loved one go through a critical illness is a stressful and traumatic experience that may have lasting effects months after the patient is discharged from the intensive care unit (ICU). To improve the well-being of both patients and family during this vulnerable time, a set of new guidelines…
August 15, 2017
…such guest speakers as LGBTQ parents, midwives, a surrogate, a homeschooling dad, and an autism researcher. Even Barner’s daughter made an appearance. Barner Lecturing Screen Grab The professor is effusive about his new class and how engaged the students seemed to be. “This was by far the most rewarding teaching…
June 7, 2018
…communities of color and LGBTQ+ populations. During her time at UC San Diego, Camarena took part in research studies at the United States-Mexico border that investigated the risk factor for diabetes in a medically underserved population. She is passionate about improving health inequity and is interested in developing trans-affirming medical…
April 19, 2023
University of California San Diego faculty members Patrick Anderson and Jac Jemc are newly announced Guggenheim Fellows, a prestigious distinction awarded annually by the Board of Trustees of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation.
October 21, 2024
Michelle Deutchman, executive director of the UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement, shares her insight.
November 9, 2023
Nat Kapp, Program Manager at the Student Veteran Resource Center, speaks on service, belonging, and lavender white mochas.
March 16, 2023
On Match Day, March 17, members of this year’s School of Medicine graduating class will discover where they will serve their residencies. The next generation of California physicians is nothing if not passionate about leading a new era in medicine.
June 10, 2021
…their identity as an LGBTQ+ Filipino-American. Adams has worked to increase visibility of queer and transgender people of color at UC San Diego as an intern at the LGBTQIA+ Living Learning Community as well as an intern at the LGBT Resource Center. But their proudest contribution was helping to create…
