May 28, 2020
…grounded in scholarship,” explained Carolyn Sandoval, interim director of the Teaching + Learning Commons. “We don’t just do what we do because we think it’s a good idea. It is based on empirical evidence of how students learn, and also in research around educational equity and faculty development.” “I found…
March 26, 2020
…that if we’re not careful, we might end up in the same situation.” Ventilators are medical devices that push air in and out of a patient’s lungs when they are unable to breathe on their own. One of the primary symptoms of COVID-19 is difficulty in breathing; approximately 1 percent…
September 26, 2011
…operating officer; his long career at the university, from faculty member to EVC; and he gives us insight into the future of education and research at UC San Diego. What are your main priorities as Executive Vice Chancellor — Academic Affairs? Subramani: As Executive Vice Chancellor, my top priority is…
May 17, 2018
…11,336 human participants representing primarily the United States, United Kingdom and Australia, along with 42 other countries or territories, making the dataset the largest public reference database of the human gut microbiome. “We observed a much greater microbial diversity than previous smaller studies found, and that suggests that if we…
October 31, 2013
…bioinformatic tool development. A primary focus of this research is the discovery and genetic manipulation of microbial biosynthetic pathways involved in the synthesis of marine natural products such as omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. I received my undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Oregon and my doctorate in marine…
June 4, 2020
…a virtual classroom. Their primary focus is providing underrepresented minority students the opportunities to pursue nontraditional research pathways and get them excited about a career in science and engineering. “It’s been really rewarding to be able to share the joy of science and learning with others,” Govil said. “It’s given…
May 3, 2023
Después de varios años de diálogo continuo con miembros de la comunidad latina y chicana, UC San Diego ha co-creado Mi Universidad, un programa de expansión centrado en la cultura.
January 31, 2023
The evolution of clinical trials is accelerating, driven by emerging technologies, social imperatives and the next public health crisis.
May 14, 2020
…There are also fewer car accidents with fewer people on the road—all of which could lower health costs and time off work, Lyons said. Downsides? Remote work can be stifling for creativity But remote work has downsides, especially when it comes to spurring creative group work. “The sharing of ideas,…
February 23, 2023
Tage Rai is a psychologist and assistant professor of management at UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management. He co-authored the book, “Virtuous Violence” outlining research which finds that most acts of violence are driven by moral motives on the part of perpetrators.
