February 21, 2019
February 21, 2019 —
…innovation is an ingrained quality of the individual. Their field study with undergraduates showed that students who were incentivized to innovate were just as talented as self-motivated ones. The study was conducted through a mobile application contest created by Lyons and Graff Zivin. The contest was advertised through various mediums…
November 14, 2011
November 14, 2011 —
…dollars and reduced our carbon footprint by consolidating our hazardous waste pick-ups and reducing our shipping costs. We’ve also made great efforts to move to a paperless office. More exciting are the opportunities that we have to participate in larger initiatives, such as our award-winning effort that we just completed…
November 4, 2013
November 4, 2013 —
…and students, and the quality of research. UC San Diego is a leader in this emerging field, and the campus has helped the San Diego community gain an international reputation as a regional hub for stem cell science. “This gift is a tremendous act of generosity, kindness, and hope and…
May 22, 2012
May 22, 2012 —
…of service and the quality academic resources needed to fulfill our academic mission. While we have become leaner, more efficient, and more focused as an organization, our role as essential contributors to UC San Diego’s academic, research, service and patient care successes remains our top priority. What are the challenges…
November 14, 2011
November 14, 2011 —
…reductions while maintaining the quality of education it provides, and how well the community has assisted our efforts. We have excellent relations between the campus and the community. And I’m always impressed to see the many new start-up companies — many on the Torrey Pines mesa — which have been…
March 13, 2012
March 13, 2012 —
…bring, access to a quality education benefits the economically and socially underserved, and society as a whole. Each person's unique experiences create a tapestry of thoughts and innovations that serve as the backbone of educational advancement. We accept that academicians build upon the experiences and studies of their colleagues, so…
June 19, 2014
June 19, 2014 —
…community and enhanced the quality of life for San Diegans. The Chancellor’s Medal honorees were chosen from an impressive group of nominees. Following are excerpts from their nominations: Sue and Steve Hart Sue and Steve Hart “The broad range of their activities reflects their appreciation and understanding about the value…
October 11, 2018
October 11, 2018 —
…as chancellor at North Carolina State University, and vice president for Research at the University of Texas at Austin. In October 2010, President Barack Obama awarded Fox the National Medal of Science, the highest honor bestowed by the United States government on scientists, engineers and inventors. She has also received…
April 18, 2019
April 18, 2019 —
…to sustainably cultivate top quality culinary seaweeds. She is well aware of the challenges that she will face with her latest venture. “Asparagopsis is a complicated seaweed and little is known about its biology, so that poses a lot of opportunity from a scientific perspective, and it's not something that…
September 26, 2011
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…