October 24, 2024
Carrie Mae Weems, a celebrated American artist and University of California San Diego visual arts alumna, was presented the National Medal of Arts by President Joe Biden at a White House ceremony on Oct. 21. Artist Mark Bradford, whose work is included in the university’s public art collection, the Stuart…
February 7, 2024
According to experts, there is a disparity between the diversity of health care staff and the patients served.
December 12, 2024
On December 2, 2024, Mike Madrid, author and nationally recognized expert on Latino voting trends, joined the UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies Helen Edison Lecture Series for an in-depth discussion on the changing state of American politics and institutions.
December 19, 2024
University of California San Diego electrical and computer engineering professor Yuanyuan Shi has been named a 2024 AI2050 Early Career Fellow by Schmidt Sciences. This honor recognizes Shi’s pioneering work in developing AI and control models for sustainable energy systems–particularly, AI-driven building control systems designed to optimize indoor air quality…
December 13, 2011
…of CleanTECH San Diego, imagined a world where one could “run the weather backward” and not only see carbon emissions, but also see where they were coming from. Fowler, an expert on social networks and behavioral economics, revisited some of the data he had collected at the 2010 TEDx San…
January 31, 2012
…brutal than I had imagined, but I could live with that. That night started my love affair with performing comedy. How does your biology background factor into your comedy routine? Lee: It's the basis for most of my humor. Studying science for so many years drastically changed the way I…
November 15, 2012
…we could have never imagined. For example, our research on tattoo electronics is blurring the distinction between what is biological and what is not. I envision making technology intimately connected to us—so that it essentially becomes an appendage. What is fun about your work? I really enjoy the creativity that…
February 21, 2013
…The UCSD Student Foundation re-imagined its campaign focus, adjusted its long-standing stewardship model and leveraged student engagement opportunities with alumni and campus partners to boost its campus-wide philanthropic efforts beyond graduating seniors. COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING PROGRAMS Digital External Audience Newsletters Bronze: “Giving Impact” Giving Impact is a monthly digital newsletter…
October 3, 2013
…active as she had imagined it would be. She decided to take on the role of chair of networking and outreach for the UC San Diego Postdoctoral Association, where she has made significant advances toward building connections between scholars, increasing opportunities for career enhancement and organizing fundraising efforts. Her work…
June 12, 2014
…I could have ever imagined,” said Figueroa, who checks in regularly to find out what students need. “As a result of the multiple donation drives and volunteer days we have done for the school, I am able to see an immediate positive impact in the lives of the students and…
