November 8, 2018
…as a site of social and political critiques. And to ensure that equity and inclusion are considered in all aspects of faculty affairs—including recruitment, retention and advancement—Faculty Equity Advisors work with deans, department chairs and search committees. Advisors are available for consultation and guidance on EDI-related faculty affairs. UC San…
February 21, 2013
An expert in bioinformatics and computational mass spectrometry at the University of California, San Diego is among the 2013 crop of young faculty members identified by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation as “rising stars, the next generation of scientific leaders.”
June 5, 2012
…technology tools such as social media to expand their network and connect with opportunities.” Building Bridges Kevin Smith, Marshall ‘93, is the structural engineer responsible for draping the 137-mile-long, pre-fabricated parallel wire strands over bridge towers of the new East Span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. Read Full Story…
November 22, 2022
Every leader has a story, an inner drive to do what they do. On the occasion of her recent receipt of the Impact in Education award from the San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce, we had the chance to learn more about Vice Chancellor Becky R. Petitt and what drives…
October 8, 2020
…us to achieve appropriate social distancing. Your first step will be to check in. The provider will ask for your identification and verify that your order has been placed with the laboratory. At the next station, a UC San Diego Health provider will conduct the sampling. They will place a…
February 7, 2019
…Ties program, a course-based social innovation and sustainable community development program offered by the Jacobs School of Engineering. It partners interdisciplinary teams of UC San Diego students with nonprofits and non-governmental organizations to co-create solutions to socially urgent problems. The Cruz Roja project was established when Carlos Vera, an alumnus…
August 27, 2020
…and key cultural and social characteristics to create a personalized experience that will guide students through their STEM studies. Project Fruition supports first-gen students in their STEM careers. Lawrence said he was surprised at how useful their session on creativity and communication proved. “It never occurred to me that theatre…
April 23, 2024
The Helen Edison Lecture Series, hosted annually by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, has a long history of making an impact. Promoting a commitment to engaging with critical issues and inspiring the community, this season’s event welcomes civil rights leader, Dr. Bernice A. King on May 17
October 20, 2016
…innovative problem solvers and social change agents,” said the Teaching + Learning Commons Faculty Director, Gabriele Wienhausen. She added, “What does it take to make that happen? Many educational principles need to be aligned, including strong academic major programs, excellence in teaching, meaningful advising, great peers and experiential learning which…
November 8, 2012
…the decline of other social services that affect children’s wellbeing. These are systemic problems that educational researchers alone cannot fix. However, the work we do helps to inform policymakers, educators and the public about the conditions and educational practices that are needed for all students to have the opportunity to…
