December 6, 2011
…to societal problems in health, energy, food and the environment. That deeper understanding will not be possible without interdisciplinary work with mathematics, computer science, engineering, and the physical and chemical sciences. One of the discoveries made by Thiemens, Kay’s partner in this part of the symposium, serendipitously illustrated the point.…
March 31, 2022
…this year’s national theme, "Sustaining Chávez’s Legacy.” From an inspiring keynote presentation to a conversation with an innovative Chicanx playwright, each event reflects Chávez’s commitment to social justice and respect for human dignity. César E. Chávez Celebration Events April 6 | Leading for Change: Student Advocacy Across HSIs April 7…
May 24, 2018
…the Bioregional Center for Sustainability Science, Planning and Design, panelists included Scripps climate scientists Dan Cayan and Kristen Guirguis, ecologist James Nieh, and data scientist Ilkay Altintas. Scripps Institution of Oceanography postdoctoral scholar Megan Cimino (right) speaks with Steven Wertz, an environmental scientist with the California Department of Fish and…
January 31, 2019
…and Chicano Studies chair; Carolina Martinez, the Environmental Health Coalition associate director of policy; and distinguished San Diego artist and educator Rizzhel Javier, who encourages participatory art making and leads social-practice workshops throughout the region. “Affordable housing and sustainability are two of the most pressing issues we face in San…
May 26, 2016
…1997 after an illustrious career. Since then, the program has graduated more than 6,000 students. “We’re constantly feeding new talent to industry, locally and nationally,” Chien said. “We teach a new generation of engineering students to work with living tissues, work in teams and apply innovative thinking, to serve them…
March 11, 2021
…genetic information that is carried in a particular DNA segment. Ph.D. student Taylor Steele carries a vat of liquid nitrogen, used to preserve samples, to the tide pools. Red seaweeds are of interest to marine chemists because certain types are known for their incredible ability to utilize halogens, a group…
June 16, 2022
…in 2012 following successful career chapters in equity research and investment banking at UBS. Since its founding, LionTree has established a preeminent reputation as a sought-after advisor focused on creative industries and the digital economy. LionTree has advised on more than 250 prominent transactions, including the recent spin-off of WarnerMedia…
June 21, 2018
…undergraduate major in global health, Camarena plans to continue to push boundaries and make positive change as a physician-scientist. She concluded her talk by giving thanks to the communities on campus that helped her and fellow students. “Through this unlikely journey here, I would come to terms with my identity…
October 31, 2019
…(MMFRP) to be more sustainable, include more concrete learning outcomes and produce more immediate publicly-accessible results for our border region as well as policymakers and migrant advocates more broadly. MMFRP is a year-long academic program in which students receive training in methods and migration literature, conduct on-the-ground field research with…
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…
