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Biological Sciences Professor Terrence Sejnowski Wins Brain Prize

Terrence Sejnowski has been selected to receive the 2024 Brain Prize, the world’s largest neuroscience prize, for his pioneering work in computational and theoretical neuroscience, contributions to our understanding of the brain and paving the way for the development of brain-inspired AI.

Product Life Cycle Research Helps Define Economic Vitality, Influencing Researchers and Policymakers

New research from the University of California San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy evaluates product life cycles and compares them to firm growth.Understanding product life cycles plays an important role in the innovation arms race, helping to define firm growth and market competition.

Meet the New Optimist on Campus

In this Q&A with UC San Diego Today, Executive Director of Student Health and Well-Being Edward Junkins, MD, MPH, shares his vision for the future of Student Health and Well-Being in the Triton Center, a mental health app, and expanded clinical and wellness services.

Working Towards Toxic-Free AI

ToxicChat is a new benchmark developed by University of California San Diego computer scientists that performs better than models trained on previous toxicity benchmarks.

Prominent Neurologist Named Director of Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion at UC San Diego

William Mobley, MD, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Neurosciences at UC San Diego School of Medicine, to lead unique institute focused on empathy and compassion research and medical education

Student National Medical Association

The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) focuses on supporting underrepresented minority medical students across the United States. The UC San Diego chapter is growing and thriving through advocacy, mentorship, community and social events.

Helen V. Griffith Celebrated at UC Black Administrators’ Council Conference

Superintendent of The Preuss School UC San Diego Helen V. Griffith received the Harry Le Grande Excellence in Mentorship Award during the University of California Black Administrators' Council Conference hosted by UC San Diego from Feb. 5 to 6, 2024.

Electrical Engineering Transfer Student Awarded Fellowship for Women in Aerospace

UC San Diego electrical engineering student Grecia Paola Siono Gutierrez has been named a 2024 Brooke Owens Fellow, which recognizes exceptional undergraduate women in aerospace. Siono Gutierrez is the sixth recipient from the Jacobs School of Engineering in the eight-year history of the fellowship.

When Planning Sustainable Energy Systems—Don’t Forget About People

New research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) shows that models commonly used to shape climate mitigation need to include human behaviors and rules–and shows models can be adapted to do so.

‘Gene of Prejudice’ Demystifies Autism

Individuals with Williams syndrome have a gregarious “cocktail party” personality, while those with the opposite genetic alteration, in contrast, tend to have autistic traits and are prone to struggle socially. Research from UC San Diego sheds new light on the gene responsible.