May 16, 2013
…in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and math). Rohr is a research scientist at SPAWAR Systems Center and lecturer at UC San Diego who believes that all students, regardless of their background, can be successful given the opportunity. “Jim is genuine, compassionate, and most of all, committed to equity in…
March 5, 2015
…Science—the largest STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) diversity event in the country. Gaining key support from the Chancellor and Graduate Division, UC San Diego’s conference presence multiplied, including increased marketing, signage and booth space as well as the chance for 40 UC San Diego faculty and students to attend…
September 10, 2024
The theme of “Partnership and Collaboration” will take center stage on Thursday, September 18 at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies Showcase 2024. Hosted in the new 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive building–-just across from UC San Diego’s entrance at La Jolla Village Drive—the day’s agenda will highlight the…
September 9, 2013
…Challenge” sponsored by the technology firm Siemens in creating a program that lets students observe an environmental problem and then research the means to solve that problem. CAICE may apply to take part in the challenge this year. After watching the end-of-year presentations by the elementary school students he mentors,…
July 21, 2021
UC San Diego is one of six universities invited to participate in the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, a scientific collaboration that aims to transform human health on a global scale through the discovery and translation of the biological principles underlying human performance.
March 10, 2016
…areas such as science, technology and health in order to bridge the gap between scholars who may not always have the chance to interact. “We wanted to develop an intellectual center of gravity for Black Studies at UC San Diego,” said Kaplan. "Historically, the outstanding scholarship and teaching in Black…
June 3, 2021
…years, but this is technology that we took out of the labs and applied to general buildings. We also updated HVAC system filters to mirror what is used in a hospital, and now use outside fresh air to flush the buildings around the clock. Similarly, our campus has monitored sewage…
June 7, 2018
…classrooms, which are student-centered, technology-rich spaces, designed to facilitate student interaction. There will also be four lecture halls of varying sizes–two 250-seat halls, one 350-seat hall and a large-scale 600-seat lecture hall. In addition to providing much-needed living and academic space, the North Torrey Pines Learning and Living Neighborhood will…
April 15, 2021
…“For some seniors, the technology is complicated, so we are here to help them navigate through it,” says Finley. High-risk senior patients at UC San Diego Health receive an automated call or text message about the COVID-19 vaccine. Approximately 3,000 calls go out daily. Patients are guided through options. Depending…
June 17, 2020
Nanoparticles cloaked in human lung cell membranes and human immune cell membranes can attract and neutralize the SARS-CoV-2 virus in cell culture, causing the virus to lose its ability to hijack host cells and reproduce.
