February 20, 2024
February 20, 2024 —
From the campus that brought you GoPro (Nick Woodman ‘97) comes the latest in drone videography: Epic Drone Tours. The company, founded by two UC San Diego student-athlete alumni, uses GoPro cameras mounted to small, customized drones to capture immersive, first-person view footage.
January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024 —
Now in its fourth year, Take a Triton to Work matches alumni volunteers with current students, facilitating mentorship opportunities and strengthening the growing Triton network.
January 25, 2024
January 25, 2024 —
Chancellor’s Interdisciplinary Team Catalyst Awards aim to foster sustainable, interdisciplinary collaborations and to assist teams in developing tailored funding strategies for grand scientific and societal challenges.
December 19, 2023
December 19, 2023 —
Albert Lin '05, '06, '08 speaks about his new TV show, his roots at UC San Diego, and why he keeps going despite the hazards of life on the road.
December 14, 2023
December 14, 2023 —
The New York Times published their annual “Best Theatre of 2023,” which featured two standout UC San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance alumni playwrights. Dubbed the “year of dramedy,” the plays explore serious topics like the complexity of consent and familial dysfunction.
November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023 —
As artificial intelligence pushes the limit of artistic creation, and stylized artwork becomes easier to produce, questions of rights and ownership arise. Intellectual property attorney Moorisha Bey-Taylor '08 discusses the complexities and legalities of art and AI.
November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023 —
For Jason Magabo Perez, UC San Diego alumnus and 2023-24 poet laureate for the city of San Diego, poetry and activism are one and the same. Today, he draws on stories from his past and the strength of his family to build community and empower San Diego's youth.
November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023 —
Sculptor Manuelita Brown MA '76 is the artist behind the iconic "Triton" and "Sojourner Truth" sculptures on campus. But her relationship with San Diego goes far beyond that. Over the past 50 years, she's been a student, faculty wife, parent of an alumnus, staff member and board member.
November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023 —
David Marchick '88, author of The Peaceful Transfer of Power: An Oral History of America’s Presidential Transitions, shares his perspective on how we can use history to help us understand conflicts of the present day.
June 1, 2023
June 1, 2023 —
Researchers at UC San Diego have spent many years developing a biodegradable plastic alternative made from algae. A new book, published by Elsevier, details the basic science of creating bio-based polymers, lifecycle assessments and a techno-economic analysis.