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UC Legend Dick Atkinson Digs into Memory

August 15, 2023

UC President Emeritus Richard C. Atkinson, professor emeritus of cognitive science and psychology at UC San Diego, describes the influential Atkinson-Shiffrin model of human memory.

“Pandemic Bread” Pushes People to Remember

August 15, 2023

"Pandemic Bread," a film created by UC San Diego Communication professor and indie filmmaker Zeinabu irene Davis, pushes us to remember the early days of the pandemic.

Two-Sided Coin: Engineers for Exploration Program Pays Off for Students and Scientists

August 14, 2023

“This summer, I am getting to further my passion for environmentalism, all while developing critical electrical engineering skills,” says Engineers for Exploration intern Jordan Reichardt.

Research Growth Tops $1.76B With Tremendous Portfolio of Discovery and Invention

August 8, 2023

University of California San Diego earned $1.76 billion in research funding last fiscal year, a 6 percent increase over the previous year.

2023 UC San Diego Wildfire Experts Directory

August 4, 2023

With wildfire season in full swing, experts at UC San Diego are available to discuss wildfires across an array of topics, including climate science, technology, health and policy.

ChatGPT Tricks Teachers

June 27, 2023

Can you tell if what you’re reading right now was written by a human or generated by artificial intelligence? Do you care? Those are essentially the questions that University of California San Diego researchers asked in an experiment with ChatGPT at a regional high school.

Pre-Law Program Provides Mentorship and Community Connections

June 21, 2023

The 2023 Law School Launch gave pre-law students at UC San Diego a glimpse into the law school admissions process and the courtroom.

Walkable Neighborhoods Help Adults Socialize, Increase Community

June 20, 2023

Adults who live in walkable neighborhoods are more likely to socialize and have a stronger sense of community, report researchers at the UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science.

Serious Business: Expanding the Talent Pool for a More Inclusive Economy

June 15, 2023

Students in the Business and Economics Mentoring Program have access to academic support, peer-to-peer mentoring, social activities, as well as networking and research opportunities.

Voices Speak Volumes: Legacy Lecture Links Language to Life

June 13, 2023

The annual Legacy Lecture, hosted by the UC San Diego Scholars Society, is an event in which a nominated professor gives a unique talk based on the prompt "If this were the last lecture you ever gave, what would you want to share with the world?"
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