As University of California San Diego School of Medicine welcomed its newest class of medical students on Thursday, August 29, the excitement and anticipation was palpable. The newest class of medical students, 152 entering this year, looked eagerly into the cheering crowd for their family, friends and loved ones.
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 a lack of confidence. UC San Diego graduate student Robin Glefke hopes to change that with STEM Girl Summer.
The Nanotechnology Summer Institute at the UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute invites middle and high school teachers to integrate nanotechnology with the K-12 curriculum.
UC San Diego organized special events timed to coincide with Comic-Con, offering fans behind-the-scenes access to iconic franchises like Star Trek and Dungeons and Dragons. These special programs and activities took place throughout the week on campus and at UC San Diego Park & Market, allowing attendees to hear directly from actors and artists without needing a coveted convention pass.
In another example of community partnerships creating once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for scholars, The Preuss School UC San Diego hosted a soccer camp with legends from Manchester United Football Club on July 30 in collaboration with Qualcomm Inc.
UC San Diego was enlisted by the White House to help host the first meeting of an international coalition aimed at addressing the growing crisis of drug shortages around the world.
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