August 6, 2020
…the Department of Visual Arts. Together, their efforts counter the engineers and scientists who worked during the 1950s and ’60s to purposefully remove biodegradable aspects of the new plastics for maximum durability. Researchers in the new Center for Renewable Materials have developed consumer-ready flip-flops that can biodegrade in soil and…
May 30, 2013
…stewardship of its newest, state-of-the-art vessel.” Scripps was four years old when it acquired its first research vessel, Alexander Agassiz, in 1907. It is believed to be the first ship in the United States built by a private company for the specific purpose of oceanographic research. The “fleet” for many…
January 31, 2023
The evolution of clinical trials is accelerating, driven by emerging technologies, social imperatives and the next public health crisis.
January 7, 2016
…the world-renowned experts and state-of-the-art scientific expertise at UC San Diego, including the recently formed Center for Microbiome Innovation, Dermatology Clinical Trials Unit, Department of Dermatology, as well as expert business advisors at the Rady School of Management, and mentors associated with StartR and mystartupXX accelerators. Dermala is located in…
September 25, 2024
September is designated as Women in Medicine Month, and UC San Diego Health celebrates three inspiring women physicians and accomplishments.
April 15, 2021
…ambitious moon exploration program, Artemis. Rubins is currently wrapping up her second mission at the Space Station, while Meir—who completed her first space mission in 2020—will be working ground control for the Crew-2 launch. Hodgkiss said he is incredibly happy that McArthur has been able to achieve her goal of…
November 1, 2018
…a series of reports, articles, books and public pieces that demonstrate that moving from off-cycle local elections that are not held concurrently with statewide or national contests to on-cycle doubles or triples turnout. The impact of this work has led the City of Los Angeles to move to on-cycle elections.…
October 24, 2013
…faculty—in engineering, business, the arts, social sciences, information technology, biology, and every other form of science—to call on to assist us in addressing those big challenges. How will the major environmental challenges facing the planet be met? Being able to engineer new equipment, new technology, new concepts, and new ways…
October 10, 2019
…fashion, a 1964 newspaper article about Burbidge described her as “petite,” working in a “lightweight blouse, sweater and skirt,” and as wearing “hundreds of clothes” to work. “One of the things that most struck me about her was how determined she had to be about doing astronomy, in the face…
February 3, 2022
…Brittany Birberick Feb. 23: ArtPower Presents Makaya McCraven Feb. 24: Afro-Caribbean Dance and Drumming Workshop with Gene Perry Feb. 25: 20th Anniversary Black History Month Celebration & Scholarship Awards: This virtual celebration will feature a keynote talk by School of Medicine alumnus Rodney Hood, MD, musical entertainment and recognition of…
