July 13, 2016
The majority of cases of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are unknown. In a paper published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, with colleagues across the nation and world, have created a “mini-brain” model, derived from persons with a particular form…
January 14, 2021
…change. Gender Parity in Stem Research: Introduction to the APT Program The Anthropology, Performance and Technology Program (APT) of the Jacobs School of Engineering invites the campus community to a virtual screening of “Picture a Scientist.” Attendees who register will receive a link to watch the 2020 documentary that investigates…
July 16, 2018
Fifty years ago, the film “2001: A Space Odyssey,” directed by Stanley Kubrick, who co-wrote it with futurist Arthur C. Clarke, changed the world. The groundbreaking cinematic revolution offered a visionary view of the future and of humankind’s place in the cosmos. The film inspired numerous changes in science, technology…
February 29, 2016
Rising above Interstate 5 on the east campus of University of California, San Diego, the Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute Building (ACTRI), a five-sided polygon of glass, steel and grooved concrete, officially opens its doors March 4 in a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
October 20, 2016
…to learn, especially in STEM fields connecting the arts and humanities,” she said. “This aligns really well with what Birch Aquarium is doing to serve students throughout the region.” The Birch Fellowship, Renner explained, is a unique chance to combine multiple interests, including design for experiential learning, environmental sustainability, educational…
October 10, 2023
Problem solving is a critical skill for technical education and technical careers of all types. But what are best practices for teaching problem solving to high school and college students? The University of California San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering is on the forefront of efforts to improv
October 30, 2018
The University of California San Diego received a record-breaking $1.37 billion in total research and philanthropic funding during fiscal year 2017-18. The funding drives impactful research to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues and supports other important initiatives including student support, faculty recruitment, campus improvements and more.
November 28, 2018
High-tech surgical suites allow doctors to scan patients without either leaving the operating room.
December 17, 2021
A celebratory groundbreaking event marks the beginning of a comprehensive revitalization project of UC San Diego’s Hillcrest campus, which upon completion will feature state-of-the-art facilities, expanded patient care services and technologies and other community amenities to promote wellbeing.
July 29, 2021
The AI Institute for Intelligent Cyberinfrastructure with Computational Learning in the Environment, or ICICLE, will focus on next-generation intelligent cyberinfrastructure that makes using AI as easy as plugging an appliance into an electrical outlet.
