January 18, 2018
…to noises of contemporary life,” Schick said. For UC San Diego, representation in the festival runs deep. The Department of Music ensemble red fish blue fish, conducted by Schick, is featured in multiple festival performances, starting Jan. 16 in “Percussion: A Listener’s Guide” at Copley Symphony Hall, downtown. On Jan.…
January 21, 2021
…When university campuses sent students, staff and faculty members home in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Padmini Rangamani, a professor at UC San Diego, suddenly found herself running her research lab remotely, teaching her classes online, and supervising her two children, ages 10 and 13, who had also transitioned…
March 21, 2019
…for faculty, staff and students to get on-the-spot IT support. Read More… “He told me, ‘I’m looking for the player who goes out on the ice and immediately makes his teammates better,’” said Kellen. “IT Services is a team sport. I want each of our staff members to inspire each…
February 8, 2018
…my father gave his life to give me everything,” Urrea said. Urrea has gone on to many accolades in his career, including being named a 2005 Pulitzer Prize finalist and a member of the Latino Literature Hall of Fame. With next month’s release of “The House of Broken Angels,” Urrea…
August 3, 2023
A new study from researchers at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography uses a multidisciplinary approach to unravel the complexities of the two deadly earthquakes of nearly equal strength that struck Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6, 2023.
April 16, 2015
…hemorrhaging and death and lifelong problems with infections, intercourse and childbirth. Imam Demba Diawara, Molly Melching, founder of the NGO Tostan, and UC San Diego’s Gerry Mackie are the “improbable collection of characters” who shaped Tostan’s successful methods. But, Mackie emphasizes, the communities that have been practicing FGC for centuries…
October 27, 2016
…and increase quality of life across Mexico, especially for women and young people. This year’s symposium was held in Mexico City at the University of California’s Casa de California, in part to deepen connections between the university and Mexico. More than 100 special guests were invited to listen and participate…
April 28, 2016
…he said. The honors student couldn’t go to college, so he gave up caring. He got a diploma but barely, squeaking by with a “D-” in English. Wong is 34 now and a Ph.D.-holding member of the political science faculty in UC San Diego’s Division of Social Sciences. He has…
November 4, 2013
…will improve and save lives." The Sanford Center will accelerate development of drugs and cell therapies inspired by and derived from current human stem cell research; establishing, promoting and disseminating clinical trials and patient therapies that will help more quickly transform promise into reality. The Sanford Center will integrate operations…
October 11, 2011
…make the island sustain life—or convince someone to send you more. You don’t know how big the island is at first or what predators lie in wait. There’s always a chance someone else will raid your island if it looks fruitful, so you need to shore up your defenses. Eventually,…
