February 7, 2013
…very strong correspondence between social interaction and exchange of information—a 72 percent correlation,” he said “But almost equally interesting is the fact that these high-performing students form ‘rich-clubs’ that shield themselves from low-performing students, despite the significant efforts by these lower-ranking students to join them. The weaker students try hard…
June 29, 2018
It is with great and wrenching sadness that we announce the passing of Distinguished Professor of Cognitive Science Jeffrey L. Elman, who died suddenly on Thursday, June 28. He was 70.
March 21, 2019
…bridges the natural and social sciences in a way that addresses climate policy questions,” Ricke said. She is best known for… working on the climate effects and impacts of solar geoengineering proposals, which can be defined as intentionally blocking sunlight to cool the planet, and groundbreaking work on calculating the…
November 1, 2012
Harry Markowitz, Economic Sciences, 1990 Harry Markowitz Harry Markowitz is best known for his pioneering work in modern portfolio theory, for which he received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1990. Modern portfolio theory outlines the concept of investment diversification to optimize reward while minimizing risk. This year has…
March 12, 2013
The 2014 edition of the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools guidebook, released today, highly ranks the University of California, San Diego’s professional schools in engineering and medicine, as well as its academic Ph.D. programs in the social sciences and humanities.
May 7, 2015
…29 to moderate the Social Sciences Supper Club “A Culture of Women’s Leadership: From Trailblazing to Teamwork.” The event, held in the Atkinson Pavilion of the Faculty Club, featured three of UC San Diego’s women leaders: Cristina Della Coletta, dean of the Division of Arts and Humanities; Margaret Leinen, director…
January 30, 2014
…What about an online social network – can a posting there persuade a voter to report back on what they observe during an election? Maybe they’d even be willing to snap and share a picture of a precinct’s public tally? These are among the questions that a team headed by…
October 30, 2014
…in the Division of Social Sciences, Spiro was long an influential voice, both in the division and in the university’s Academic Senate. He was appointed in 1982 as UC San Diego’s first holder of the Presidential Chair. In nominating Spiro for the honor, then UC San Diego Chancellor Richard Atkinson…
December 6, 2017
Thirty two faculty members at the University of California San Diego are among the world’s most influential researchers in their fields, based on their publications over the past decade.
October 19, 2017
…the humanities and related social sciences. Individual fellowships are awarded through rigorous, peer-reviewed competitions. ACLS invited UC San Diego to the consortium based on its innovative approach to humanities research and engagement, shown through multiple years of successful fellowship competitions, recent academic growth and future trajectory. “The strength in humanities…
