April 9, 2020
…the giants of the transformation of astronomy in the 20th century into a major branch of physics.” Burbidge’s career as a physicist features a trail of “firsts,” including first woman named as director of the Royal Greenwich Observatory and first female president of the American Astronomical Society (AAS). She also…
March 28, 2019
Developing how the heart forms and brain works. How to analyze sarcasm computationally. Harnessing computers to develop campaign rhetoric across the spectrum. Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute announced innovative undergraduate research scholarship projects across academic disciplines.
May 28, 2020
…had the goal of educating and empowering “one million climate warriors” who will help society tackle the world’s greatest existential threat. A series of new massive open online courses (MOOCs) being offered to the public could provide a substantial leap toward reaching that goal. “Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions”…
December 14, 2011
On December 12, 2011, UC San Diego Health System was bestowed Magnet® status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Magnet Recognition Program® recognizes health care organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in nursing practice. UC San Diego Health System is one of 25 health systems…
November 25, 2014
The University of California, San Diego will honor World AIDS Day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Dec. 1 with a variety of free, public events, including a viewing of portions of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, which is the largest ongoing community arts project in the world.
August 5, 2016
Rubén Flores, Ph.D., is the Director of Commercialization in UC San Diego’s Office of Innovation and Commercialization. Announcing his appointment in March of this year, Vice Chancellor for Research Sandra Brown said that he exemplifies the high-achieving entrepreneurial spirit necessary for new discoveries and new solutions.
January 29, 2019
The University of California San Diego again received a record number of applications, with 99,115 freshmen and 19,257 transfer students applying for fall 2019 admission. Applications to the campus, one of the world’s top research universities, have been steadily climbing for more than a decade.
April 18, 2023
Victor C. Shih has been appointed as the new director of the 21st Century China Center at the University of California San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy, effective July 1, 2023.
March 14, 2013
…including information on four transformative research initiatives that are interdisciplinary, assure a competitive advantage for the campus, and focus on major societal problems. They are the Center for Educational Excellence, the Advanced Energy Technology Initiative, the Design Initiative and the focus on Quantitative Biology. The storytelling section of the annual…
October 17, 2013
…a vibrant and engaging educational experience at UC San Diego,” said Interim Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Alan Houston. “Its programs give students, as well as members of the community, the opportunity to see, hear and even participate in some of the finest contemporary performing arts.” Upcoming performances Following is…
