June 22, 2016
When Tatiana Jones begins attending Syracuse University this fall, there’s one thing she won’t have to worry about: the cost. That’s because Jones is one of four seniors at The Preuss School UCSD recently awarded the prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarship, which covers all college costs for undergraduate and graduate education.`
October 25, 2011
UC San Diego’s Village@Torrey Pines East apartment development, featuring solar-heated showers and “wind scoops” that pull in Pacific breezes, is celebrating its grand opening with news that it won LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Gold certification. The green-building award recognizes Village East’s water- and energy-efficient features in addition…
October 26, 2011
…academic leaders how new transformative interdisciplinary initiatives are shaping the campus’s future in education and research. Medical Education and Telemedicine Learning Building, 5 p.m., free. Nov. 18 — Founders’ Day Commemorate the day the campus was officially founded in 1960 and celebrate the many innovations that have led to the…
October 21, 2015
Virtual reality has become a lightning rod, with opinions split on the substance and relevance of its future applications. UC San Diego’s recent “Future of Virtual Reality” conference demonstrated that this technology has far-reaching potential—not only in the realm of gaming, but in fields like archaeology and medicine as well.
February 13, 2014
…student had now been transformed into a seemingly unstoppable force. Recognizing Venter’s keen intellect and strong drive, faculty members at the fledging university set the young undergraduate up in his own research lab under the direction of the late Nathan Kaplan, a professor of biochemistry. Venter still vividly remembers the…
November 30, 2017
…for engineering research and education Franklin Antonio Hall. The gift, which is the second largest made by an alum, contributes toward the campus’ $2 billion fundraising goal as part of the Campaign for UC San Diego. The campaign is focused on enhancing the student experience, enriching our campus community and…
February 7, 2013
…year-round focus on STEM education. Shu Chien One of the key ways in which the festival aims to inspire students is by facilitating interactions with scientists and engineers in the community—professionals who can talk about the excitement of making a discovery that transforms society, the variety of careers in STEM…
March 1, 2023
Four UC San Diego faculty have been selected as 2023 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellows, a prestigious award for early-career scientists of outstanding promise. The fellowships are awarded in recognition of distinguished performance and a unique potential to make substantial contributions.
May 30, 2019
…a hashtag at the educational research and outreach center called CREATE Photo by Alberto "Beto" Vasquez/CREATE To raise a child with a fair shot at college, it takes more than a village—it takes a network. UC San Diego’s Center for Research on Educational Equity, Assessment and Teaching Excellence, or CREATE,…
May 9, 2018
The Preuss School UCSD has been named the top high school in San Diego County by U.S. News and World Report, which just released its annual list of “Best High Schools.” The school also received a Gold Award designation and was ranked the #6 school in the State of California…
