February 18, 2021
…Years of Sally Ride Science Organization cofounded by late astronaut marks major milestone of providing STEM inspiration for the next generation The 2019 Women in Leadership event brought together (from left) astrophysicist Jedidah Isler; journalist Lynn Sherr, who served as moderator; former first daughter Chelsea Clinton; and Girl Scouts CEO…
February 18, 2021
…diversity and equity in science education. But those were only two aspects of a rich and multi-faceted life. To mark the 20th anniversary of the founding of Sally Ride Science, here are 20 things you might not know about Sally Ride: She aspired to play shortstop for the Dodgers. Growing…
February 25, 2021
…campus’ entire Master of Science program chose to shift parts of their programs in person to use the outdoor classrooms. This summer, Scripps Institution of Oceanography graduate programs will utilize the spaces as well. When public health restrictions are lifted, the university expects to have more than 450 class sections…
March 4, 2021
…the department of political science, the lab supports multiple projects initiated by 21CCC scholars. Their work sheds new light on the dynamics of change in Chinese politics, society and economy. More information about 21CCC can be found on the center’s website, and more information on GPS can be found on…
March 11, 2021
…to pursue studies in science, “to understand the amazing underlying biochemistry going on all around you—it just can’t be seen with your naked eye,” she said. Moore Lab members Tristan de Rond and Immo Burkhardt search for red seaweeds at the tide pools. Steele joined the Moore Lab in 2019…
March 11, 2021
…San Diego Women in Science March 30: Reproductive Justice & Birth Control A full event listing can be found on the Women’s Center website. For many women, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought gender inequity into sharp focus. The disproportionate impacts on women have caused an imbalance in competing priorities of…
March 18, 2021
…into research on the science behind cheese, including a taste test. The best part—you can do it all at UC San Diego during Spring Break! Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to take part in dozens of free events between March 21-28, happening outdoors in small groups, in a hybrid…
March 18, 2021
…studies focused on computer science and biomedical computation; however, that last part wasn’t something he figured he would pursue as a career. “I was mostly interested in computer science and technology when I was younger. With my first laptop, I swapped out the hard drive and it was fascinating to…
April 8, 2021
…after World War II, science’s ability to map the ocean floor led to a flurry of geological sampling. At the time when the Marine Vertebrate Collection was taking formal shape, so too did the Geological Collection. William Riedel, a renowned micropaleontologist, became the first curator of the Collection in 1955…
April 22, 2021
…Health and Human Longevity Science and at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. “That makes it difficult to predict what, exactly, the health effects will be—and makes it hard to convince people that this is an important issue and that actions need to be undertaken right now.” High…
