November 1, 2019
It is clear from the title artwork of “She Who Inspires” that the face of philanthropy is changing. Debuted Oct. 25 by the University of California San Diego Office of Gift Planning, the new book recognizes over 115 female philanthropists throughout the San Diego region.
November 12, 2024
The latest Gallery QI exhibit, “Three Lives,” focuses on Easter Ellen Cupp, June Grace Pattullo and Anita Smith Hall, who contributed to oceanography before women were accepted in the field.
October 1, 2013
…online by Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, indicates that women of Mexican descent may not fit that profile. In fact, results suggest that women of Mexican descent with more children and those who breastfeed are more likely to be diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer.
October 22, 2015
…was the first American woman in space. Photo by NASA STEM outreach program to continue legacy of first American woman to fly in space Blasting aboard space shuttle Challenger in 1983 to become the first American woman—and at age 32, the youngest American in space—the late Sally Ride captured the…
March 31, 2022
Triton Women Leaders Share Four Secrets to Success Their path to leadership began at very different places—on the basketball court, in the temp pool, programming computers and as a student affairs intern. Yet they all had a fire inside to absorb everything they could learn at each opportunity presented and…
August 13, 2024
Even today, women remain underrepresented in STEM careers, especially in male-dominated fields like physics, engineering and mathematics. According to the American Association for University Women, women in STEM careers — and girls who study in STEM fields — are still hampered by gender stereotypes, a dearth of role models and…
March 11, 2021
…a more equitable future? Women’s Herstory Month Events All campus community members are invited to take part in a monthlong series of events honoring Women’s Herstory Month. March 11: The Evolution of a Geneti-“SIS” March 18: Feminist Futures Conversation with Kimberly Foster March 24: Full STEM Ahead: The Journeys of…
July 23, 2020
…but Little Progress for Women in STEM A new UC San Diego report examining female representation in the STEM workforce highlights both historic progress and troubling trends occurring simultaneously. Overall, it paints a lopsided picture for one of the nation’s most robust and high-paying career fields when it comes to…
April 3, 2023
Sydney Brown ‘22 suffered the devastating loss of her mother during her junior year, but still managed to achieve major accomplishments on and off the basketball court, including a nomination for 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year.
August 9, 2013
…Sally Ride, former professor emeritus in physics and first woman in space, will also be honored, posthumously.
