A Sampling of Clips for 
August 16, 2005

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Biologists Build a Virtual Microbe, Gene by Gene by Gene
The New York Times, August 16-Understanding how all of the parts of an organism work together would lift biology to a new level, biologists would be able to understand life as deeply as engineers understand the bridges and airplanes that they build. (Quotes UCSD Professor of Bioengineering, Bernhard Palsson). More

Gender gap in computer science studied
UPI, August, 15- Computer science diplomas are overwhelmingly earned by males, but a study of 21 nations suggests the gender gap involves much more than genetics. (Study Co-authored by Maria Charles, a professor of sociology, at the University of California-San Diego). More

Los Indocumentados
San Diego Magazine, August-Working-class heroes? Alien lawbreakers? However you perceive them, the quiet, dusty Mexican men who live in the hills and work cheaply--for cash or food--are our open secret. (Quotes UCSD's Wayne Cornelius). More

Economy ignores gas pains; Consumers not fazed by increases
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 16- Gas prices reached another record high Monday, pumped up by a potent blend of summer driving demand, maxed-out refineries and --- more than anything else --- the rising price of crude oil. (Quotes economist James D. Hamilton of the University of California at San Diego). More