The Unlimited Possibility of Human Imagination
September 26, 2022
The Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination at UC San Diego brings together scientists, artists and engineers to better understand, enhance and encourage imagination.
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Elephant Ecosystems in Decline
April 27, 2023
Global space for Asian elephant habitats has been in rapid decline since the 1700s, a new report reveals. More than 3 million square kilometers of the Asian elephant’s historic habitat range has been lost in just three centuries and may underlie present-day conflicts between elephants and people.
Growing Number of Gates Scholars Shine at UC San Diego
January 23, 2014
…is majoring in political science at UC San Diego and balances her busy study schedule with working as a peer educator and giving back to her community. But to Gutierrez, it’s her parents that are her true inspiration. Angelica Gutierrez “My father never had a school education because he grew…
Rare Film from UC San Diego’s First Official Visit to China to be Screened at Nov. 1 Event
October 20, 2016
Library event to feature renowned China scholar Paul Pickowicz, part of First China Trip.
Mathematician, Engineer receive Newton Award for Transformative Ideas during COVID-19 Pandemic
July 21, 2020
Two UC San Diego professors are among 13 Newton Award recipients, out of a pool of 548 applicants, for their vision to study and efficiently simulate complex interconnected systems for long-term analysis.
UC San Diego Hires Top Robotics Expert to Lead Contextual Robotics Institute
July 7, 2016
…serve as a professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Jacobs School of Engineering. Christensen is leaving his post as executive director of the Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines at the Georgia Institute of Technology to come to UC San Diego.
Academic Year Begins for UC San Diego Students with New Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs
October 2, 2014
…of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical SciencesEffective July 1, 2014, McKerrow, M.D., Ph.D., became the second Dean of the Skaggs School, joining UC San Diego from UC San Francisco where he served as Professor of Pathology and Director of the Center for Discovery and Innovation in Parasitic Diseases. McKerrow brings a wealth…
UC San Diego Named Top 10 Public University by U.S. News & World Report
September 13, 2021
U.S. News & World Report has once again named the University of California San Diego among the best colleges in the country. Released today, the U.S. News & World Report 2022 Best Colleges rankings listed UC San Diego as the nation’s eighth best public university.
Private Support to UC San Diego Totals a Record-Breaking $213 Million
October 27, 2016
…of students into leaders, social mobility and economic growth. Together, with our talented campus members and university supporters, we can continue to make a positive impact on our campus, community and the world.” Boundary-breaking research was supported with $128.9 million in private funds. Interdisciplinary research plays a critical role on…
Exploring the Diverse Applications of Robotics Beyond the Lab at UC San Diego
November 20, 2023
From the operating room to our homes and streets, robots are becoming increasingly integral to our daily activities. The UC San Diego Contextual Robotics Institute hosted its eighth annual forum with the theme “Robots in the Wild,” showcasing varied applications of robots in real-world scenarios.
