February 17, 2022
February 17, 2022 —
…through their commitment to social justice, inclusivity and academic excellence. As outstanding student leaders in their respective fields, these scholars exemplify the values of Edward Alexander Bouchet, the first African American to earn a doctorate degree in the U.S. in 1876 and the sixth person to earn a doctorate in…
February 18, 2016
February 18, 2016 —
The University of California, San Diego is taking applications for the Department of Philosophy’s third-annual 2016 Summer Program for Women in Philosophy (SPWP), June 20-July 1. In its third year, SPWP offers select applicants access to visiting scholars who teach two philosophy seminar courses and to UC San Diego female…
May 28, 2024
May 28, 2024 —
A UC San Diego team wants to create a company to give first responders and emergency room personnel a new, portable and cost-effective tool to rapidly diagnose stroke patients and speed treatment. The group’s pitch was awarded first place in the 2024 National Nanotechnology Entrepreneurship Challenge.
November 7, 2013
November 7, 2013 —
…the arts and humanities, sciences and social sciences. Jerome and Miriam Katzin “Increasing the number of graduate students enrolled at UC San Diego is one of the first goals to emerge from our comprehensive strategic planning process,” said Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla. “It’s important that we invest in our Ph.D.…
July 17, 2019
July 17, 2019 —
The University of California San Diego has been ranked the 11th best public university in the country among colleges that pay off the most in a new ranking by CNBC.
April 6, 2017
April 6, 2017 —
UC San Diego researchers published a systematic analysis of microgrids in Southern California to better understand business cases for private investment in microgrids. From the abstract: “Decentralization [of the electric power grid] could radically reduce customer energy costs, but without the right policy framework it could create large numbers of…
March 23, 2015
March 23, 2015 —
As educators, they inspire students to be passionate about learning; as researchers, their advancements have international impact; and as citizens, they promote equitable access to education. Six UC San Diego faculty members will be honored at the 41st annual Chancellor’s Associates Faculty Excellence Awards for going above and beyond to…
March 4, 2021
March 4, 2021 —
…at the Office of Science and Technology Policy, as well as the No. 2 position in the Department of Education. Through their work, each alum will play a crucial part in efforts ranging from managing the nation’s relationship with Asian countries to protecting the rights of individuals and entities from…
May 14, 2020
May 14, 2020 —
Two University of California San Diego scientists co-edit an open-access book in which a unique mix of global religious leaders, scientists, and legislators present climate change as an immediate threat to public health, with COVID-19 serving as an example.
June 11, 2020
June 11, 2020 —
A new study offers perspectives on the ecological and economic impact of sea otters. Comparing regions with and without otters reveals contrasts in kelp forests, fish, urchins, carbon and tourism. The study’s results indicate the economic benefits of having otters present outweigh the costs.