June 10, 2021
…who you are and can’t wait to see how you will make waves as the next generation of changemakers. Rachel Cage Biochemistry and cell biology, minor in psychology, Marshall College One of the top experiences Rachel Cage looked forward to in college is Greek Life. Yet when she began exploring…
October 7, 2021
…organ transplants (1954), stem cell therapy (1970s) and artificial intelligence (21st century). Vaccines often make these lists—they are both old and new—but they are also overlooked because their power is primarily in prevention, and a disease dodged is harder to count, though the World Health Organization estimates 2.5 million deaths…
November 13, 2014
…Engineering Academic Mentorship Program (T.E.A.M), led by the IDEA Center at the Jacobs School of Engineering, to connect student veterans majoring in engineering with faculty, graduate students and peer mentors. And community groups such as the San Diego Veterans Association and Veterans Association of North County host workshops on veteran…
October 6, 2016
…is a brand? It isn’t just a tagline or a logo. Our brand is our reputation, built on the way we speak, the way we act, the experiences that our students and visitors have on campus. Every person on campus—and the work they do—help make up the UC San Diego…
February 20, 2014
…for modern technology devices—from cell phones to hybrid car batteries—has fueled a push by the mining sector to deep waters in search of new sources of metals and other materials. “Vast tracts of deep seabed are now being leased in order to mine nodules, crusts, sulfides, and phosphates rich in…
January 21, 2021
…away,” said Meir. Humans haven’t walked on the moon since the 1970s, and NASA is eager to use new technology to explore it, to establish a sustainable presence there, and to create a launching point for Mars. “Incremental steps are what we do here at NASA, and we’ve had this…
June 3, 2021
…within an isolated jail cell—but their paths all converged at UC San Diego. Their resilience and accomplishments will be recognized during a series of 10 in-person Commencement ceremonies held June 12-13. Across majors and schools, graduates demonstrate a commitment to their community and a genuine desire to make a difference…
February 3, 2022
…but me and chemistry didn’t get along and I realized that I didn’t really like the sight of blood or the thought of working on a cadaver. I really wanted to be in a position to help people learn to love themselves and appreciate their strengths and their value. I…
February 7, 2019
…the app running on cell phones, there is no need for investment from Cruz Roja Tijuana or the hospitals. “I think in lots of places there will be no need for more than that,” said de Oliveira. “We’re focusing on real-time location of the ambulances, and helping the dispatcher contact…
February 13, 2020
…assault on the environment wasn’t the only eye opener for Brandon. In a separate study, Brandon found that jelly-like, filter-feeding marine invertebrates called salps are ingesting mini-microplastics; these pieces of ultra-tiny pieces of pollution had previously flown under scientists’ radar. While it’s no surprise these organisms are eating plastic, Brandon…
