June 21, 2018
…challenges like food security, climate change, disease.” This year’s All Campus Commencement speakers (from left) Lucero Camarena, Kimberley Phillips Boehm and Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla. Photos by Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Publications He encouraged students to embrace the message contained in the University of California seal: “Fiat Lux” or “Let…
January 30, 2024
UC San Diego is now offering a one-year master of science degree in CSS, as well as a PhD specialization and a minor for interested students.
March 15, 2018
…were launched in 2016 with the support of the Climate Enhancement grant from the Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Last year’s celebrity awardee was Paula Abdul. For more information on the campus tradition, sponsored by Warren College, click here https://warren.ucsd.edu/programs/bearls/2017-awards.html.
May 19, 2016
…sustainability, biofuel development and climate change mitigation. “This ambitious undertaking cannot be accomplished by individual laboratories working in isolation—developing advanced microbiome tools and treatments requires new collaborations among many disciplines. Advancing this relatively new field also depends on attracting and training multidisciplinary networks of scientists and engineers, Chancellor Khosla said.…
April 4, 2019
…and its relation to climate change. In addition, she is a gifted teacher and mentor and has contributed in outstanding ways to broadening diverse participation within our programs.” Excellence in Community Service Olivia Graeve, Ph.D. Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Known internationally, Olivia Graeve supports the recruitment and retention…
March 31, 2016
…areas: education, environment and climate change, peace and human rights, poverty alleviation and public health. UC San Diego’s students will be presenting 18 commitments that address several of these pressing issues. All of the UC San Diego teams attending CGI U have the opportunity to present their commitments to action…
January 8, 2015
…avatars for her soon-to-be-released climate science-focused quiz game. Over the summer, the Squidtoons gang worked overtime to produce “The Fallacy of Sharks” in time for the wildly popular Shark Week on the Discovery Channel. This comic strip dispels common myths about “bloodthirsty” sharks and educates readers on the vital role…
September 24, 2024
This fall UC San Diego is among 70 institutions taking part in a five-month-long regional exploration of the intersections between art and science, led by Getty. The sprawling art event—called “PST ART: Art & Science Collide”—extends from Los Angeles to San Diego and Palm Springs.
February 18, 2021
…and STEM careers to climate change and sustainability. Two book series—Cool Careers in STEM and Key Concepts in Science—reached an estimated 6 million students, according to evaluators from the University of Texas at Austin. Sally Ride Science Academy for educators: Starting in 2009, Sally Ride Science brought educators from around…
September 26, 2011
…innovation. Enhancing the campus climate and emphasizing diversity, equity and inclusion as essential pillars supporting our academic excellence is a high priority. I aspire for UC San Diego to set the example for thoughtful and civil dialogue, as well as creative and constructive solutions, on difficult societal issues. Recruiting, rewarding…
