October 10, 2011
…able to help campus researchers better understand typical driving behaviors. The objective is to develop “intelligent” technologies that will help reduce accidents on the road. The behavioral research study is underway in UC San Diego’s Laboratory for Intelligent and Safe Automobiles (LISA), a sprawling set of spaces replete with cameras,…
October 10, 2011
…for the seven eminent researchers to receive the National Medal of Science, the highest honor bestowed by the United States government on scientists and engineers. Chien is the only engineer among the seven medalists announced last week. “As someone working at the interface of biology, medicine and engineering, I am…
October 11, 2011
…its learning environment, ground-breaking research and economic impact. “This recognition is a testament to the quality of our students, staff and faculty, and the university’s spirit of innovation,” Chancellor Marye Anne Fox said. “It’s an honor to have UC San Diego’s contributions to education, research, service and patient care recognized…
October 18, 2011
…the international network of research institutions (SWOG) that carried out SELECT at more than 400 clinical sites in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. “Men who were part of SELECT should continue to see their primary care physician or urologist and bring these results to their attention for further…
October 18, 2011
…known for its world-renowned research and for being one of the hottest schools for science, but the campus also has robust programs in the arts and many offerings for students with creative interests. At the heart of the campus is the UC San Diego Crafts Center, where members of the…
October 18, 2011
…his graduate students conduct research in structural dynamics and control, structural health monitoring, energy harvesting, fiber optic sensing and more. He enjoys running, amateur meteorology, wine collecting, and playing bass guitar and double bass in rock, jazz and gospel ensembles. Staff Chris Raub is a postdoctoral researcher in the department…
October 18, 2011
…planned Clinical and Translational Research Institute (CTRI) building, to be constructed on UC San Diego’s medical campus in La Jolla. Steve Altman is president of Qualcomm, Inc.; he and his wife, Lisa, have been generous patrons of many local and national charities. Their annual charity event, “Rock the Cure,” has…
October 26, 2011
…creativity? From conducting cutting-edge research to producing original works of art, we know that our campus community is leading the way in innovation and making a positive impact at the university, and in the greater community. In honor of our newest tradition, Founders’ Celebration, the campus is hosting a video…
October 26, 2011
Student Awarded Undergraduate Research Award for Research on Migrants Richard Hong Richard Hong, ERC, ’11, was recently awarded the 2011 Undergraduate Research Award by the Forum on Education Abroad for his innovative research on migrants making dangerous treks through Mexico from Central America. Before Hong graduated last spring, he conducted…
October 26, 2011
…in classes, internships and research opportunities can also actually live it in these and other ultra-green campus apartments,” said Gary C. Matthews, vice chancellor of Resource Management and Planning. “The university’s commitment to going green also is an increasingly important factor in students’ decisions to enroll at UC San Diego.”…
