April 4, 2019
…Callender, Ph.D. Professor of Philosophy Craig Callender is renowned for his interdisciplinary approach to the “problem of time” in relation to quantum theory, relativity and statistical mechanics. Tackling this subject in his book, “What Makes Time Special?,” he received the prestigious Lakatos Award in 2018 for creating “an ambitious and…
November 1, 2012
…and discussed how this philosophy is integral to IR/PS’s mission. “This is something remarkable because our school was founded with the belief that the Pacific region is even more important now than ever, and it’s likely to continue to grow,” he said. IR/PS is unique in its geographical focus on…
February 26, 2014
As part of the annual Kyoto Prize Symposium, world-renowned evolutionary biologist Masatoshi Nei, Ph.D., will speak at the University of California, San Diego on March 18 at 3:30 p.m. in the Price Center West Ballroom on campus.
January 11, 2022
A pioneering mentorship program at UC San Diego Health Sciences improved faculty satisfaction, especially among underrepresented faculty. The program serves as a successful model for other universities and medical schools looking to improve faculty diversity and success.
March 5, 2024
Terrence Sejnowski has been selected to receive the 2024 Brain Prize, the world’s largest neuroscience prize, for his pioneering work in computational and theoretical neuroscience, contributions to our understanding of the brain and paving the way for the development of brain-inspired AI.
January 11, 2024
A year into its launch, UC San Diego’s online Master of Data Science (MDS) program is empowering a diverse new generation of students to make their mark on the rapidly expanding data science industry. The accessible online program allows students to earn a degree from wherever they call home.
January 19, 2017
…learning. In the Reggio philosophy, learning is led by the child with teachers guiding research and offering help when required. There is a strong emphasis on building relationships, not just with other children but with parents, teachers and the community, as well as a keen focus on the importance of…
November 4, 2013
Usually, research findings on the state of U.S. race relations are pretty bleak. But a study of online dating by UC San Diego sociologist Kevin Lewis suggests that racial barriers to romance are not as insurmountable as we might suppose.
March 24, 2017
Among UC San Diego’s distinguished faculty, they are standouts in their chosen fields. The six winners of the 2017 Faculty Excellence Awards are educators and scholars who are passionate about pushing boundaries as they seek to create new ways of thinking and inspiring the next generation of trailblazers. They will…
April 7, 2020
Experts at UC San Diego are available to discuss the novel coronavirus, the COVID-19 illness and the societal impacts of the pandemic.
