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Q&A with Brian Schottlaender

May 22, 2012

…arts and humanities and social sciences—who have a continuing need for materials, especially books, not yet available in digital form. We need to address their needs, as well as the needs of those who benefit from the availability of more electronic resources. Finally, the cost of information resources continues to…

Super-Sized Homecoming Brings Thousands to Campus

November 1, 2018

…faculty and friends Political science chair, Thad Kousser (center) visits with alumni Daniel Watts ’06 (left), Josh Wortman ’04 (right) and friends at the lively Brunch-with-a-Prof event. But as any Triton will tell you, UC San Diego isn’t all just sports and socializing. Academics were on the menu at Sunday’s…

Award-Winning Blog by IR/PS Professor Tackles Most Pressing Problems in World’s Conflict Zones

April 9, 2015

…and why the political science professor at the School of International Relations and Pacific Studies (IR/PS) launched Political Violence @ a Glance, a blog designed to consistently produce expert analysis of problems related to violence and protest in the world’s conflict zones. Founded by Walter and Erica Chenoweth of the…

UC San Diego Commemorates 50th Anniversary of its Iconic Geisel Library with Yearlong Celebration

August 6, 2020

Beginning September 2020, the UC San Diego Library will observe the 50th anniversary of the university’s intellectual heart of campus, Geisel Library, which first opened its doors to the UC San Diego community and public in September 1970—then known as the Central Library.

Online E-Cigarette Retailers Fail to Comply with Sale Regulations

November 11, 2024

Online e-cigarette retailers are not consistently adhering to laws aimed at preventing the sale of vaping products to minors, including regulations on age verification, shipping methods and flavor restrictions, report researchers at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California San Diego.

Undergraduate Summer Research Projects to Be Showcased at UC San Diego Aug. 13

August 3, 2015

More than 300 undergraduates will present faculty-mentored research to peers, professors and the general public at the annual Summer Research Conference on Aug. 13 at the University of California, San Diego. This year’s event will feature presentations focusing on a range of topics including earthworm-inspired robotics and the early cotton…

How Sustainable Are Typical Electric Vehicle Batteries?

October 28, 2024

UC San Diego experts weigh in on each stage of a typical EV battery’s life cycle and share their thoughts on what the future might hold.

Celebrando y Luchando por La Causa: Meet Three Tritons Fighting for the Cause

April 2, 2024

To kick off UC San Diego’s César E. Chávez celebration month, UC San Diego Today is highlighting three Tritons who are passionately advocating for causes close to their own hearts.

Alumnus Taner Halicioglu Kicks off Campaign for UC San Diego with $75 Million Gift

March 27, 2017

A $75 million gift from Facebook pioneer Taner Halicioglu will establish the Halicioglu Institute for Data Science at UC San Diego. The computer science alumnus hopes that the new institute will promote a cross-disciplinary field that is considered the backbone of many other disciplines.

Nature Heals

January 18, 2024

Co-organized by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and Outback Adventures (part of UC San Diego Recreation), the Well-Being Camping Retreat is a three-day long program that brings students into the heart of Southern California’s native beauty.

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