September 12, 2011
The San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and San Diego State University (SDSU), have received National Science Foundation (NSF) grants to jointly expand the computer sciences curriculum among San Diego’s high schools, community colleges, and universities.
February 27, 2018
Mitigating climate change and the harms it poses to humanity is one of the biggest challenges facing the international community; however, the University of California (UC) has identified a three-step plan to achieve deep decarbonization that may lay the groundwork for policy-makers around the globe to take action to meet…
September 12, 2014
Admiral Samuel Locklear, Commander of U.S. Pacific Command, recently visited the UC San Diego campus where he held discussions with faculty on topics ranging from international relations to global warming.
October 26, 2011
…the most successful computer games of all time. The event was the brainchild of Associate Vice Chancellor of Public Programs and Dean of Extension Mary Walshok, who felt the time was right for UC San Diego and La Jolla to create a world-class conference series. At the same time, The…
October 10, 2019
…2020. From live broadcasted games to athletic scholarships and upgraded facilities, big changes are happening in Athletics. Read More That is, until an awkward rebound during a pre-season practice resulted in a partially dislocated shoulder and torn labrum, the fibrous piece of cartilage that helps keep the ball of the…
July 21, 2022
…Investigator award is a game-changing development for my research,” Poulikakos said. “I envision that this will lead to a new and impactful class of improved diagnostic platforms and treatments in the near future." Tania Morimoto, Photo courtesy of David Baillot/University of California San Diego. The award will help Poulikakos get…
November 15, 2018
…ideas. There are no serious barriers to impede relations between students and faculty.” Look Deeper at UC San Diego’s History The campus was first named University of California La Jolla. Eucalyptus trees were originally planted on campus to make railroad ties by the Santa Fe Railway. Campus founders originally envisioned…
May 26, 2017
In a small, randomized Phase I/II clinical trial (SAT1), researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine say a 100-year-old drug called suramin, originally developed to treat African sleeping sickness, was safely administered to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), who subsequently displayed measurable, but transient, improvement in…
November 2, 2023
Artificial intelligence in all its varied forms is rapidly accelerating, transforming our everyday lives and providing a powerful tool for scientific research. But what does it all mean and what does the future hold? Six UC San Diego experts share their insights.
June 2, 2016
…virus was associated with serious symptoms, including life-threatening neurological disorders. Zika Virus Last year, the virus spread to Brazil, which will host the Olympic Games in August. Thousands were infected, including pregnant women who subsequently gave birth to babies with microcephaly—a birth defect characterized by an undersized head and brain.…
