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‘The Point of the Spear’: Ramesh Rao Speaks on QI and its Unique Calling

Qualcomm Institute Director Ramesh Rao speaks about the institute, its endeavors and its role in the future.

UC San Diego Announces Launch of Changemaker Institute

…the pandemic. From improving wildfire monitoring to developing biodegradable products for a more sustainable future, the University of California San Diego has distinguished itself as a leader in pushing boundaries and challenging expectations to promote positive change. Now, the university is poised to continue advancing its efforts to solve society’s…

Neurodiverse Interns Showcase Their Talent in Tech

Enthusiasm, hard work and talent were on display at the end-of-summer Neurodiversity in Tech internship showcase at UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute’s Atkinson Hall.

Technology, Energy and Healthcare Luminaries Paint Picture of Future

…taken from the 2007 wildfires in San Diego County in the Calit2 NexCAVE. At 39, Williams’ youthful demeanor and dressed-down sensibility stood out in sharp contrast to Fallows’ buttoned-up seriousness throughout their interview. He described how he got his start on a farm in Nebraska, where he would play with…

The Climate Games

Now funded with a new state grant, a team at UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute is developing “The Climate Games,” an educational video game set in locations already experiencing the impact of a changing climate.

NSF Director Touts Magnitude of UC San Diego Research and Outreach During Visit

…a year. Disasters like wildfires, severe storms, and earthquakes are ever-present,” Panchanathan said, making note of a 7.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred in 2018 in Anchorage, Alaska that is still causing aftershocks. Seismic shifts Both SOARS (ocean simulator) and the shake table are poised to provide a better understanding of…

NSF-Funded Program Advances Geosciences Opportunities for Community College Students

For the second year, a group of community college students has been immersed into cutting-edge research at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego through the Scripps Geosciences Educational Opportunities (Scripps-GEO) program.

What is El Niño?

El Niño and La Niña are natural climate phenomena that alter weather patterns around the world. El Niño occurs irregularly but shows up roughly every three to seven years and typically lasts between nine and 12 months with occasional exceptions that linger for multiple years.

UC San Diego Turns 60

…responders confirm and monitor wildfires across California. Students on beach at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Image courtesy of Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego. Today, the research and scholarly activities of campus’s faculty and leaders are forging the path toward addressing the COVID-19 global health crisis. In an effort…

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