A Sampling of Clips for
September 12th, 2006
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Treasures Are Drawn to Academic Sanctuaries
Los Angeles Times, Sept. 12 -- The state's colleges and universities are home to vast collections of art, whether donated or commissioned. Many are on public view. At UCLA, UCSD and Cal State Long Beach modern and contemporary sculpture is part of the landscape. More
Yes, Sell All My Stocks.
The Wall Street Journal, Sept. 12 -- Multitasking, a term cribbed from computers, is an information age creed that, while almost universally sworn by, is more rooted in blind faith than fact. It's the wellspring of office gaffes, as well as the stock answer to how we do more with less when in fact we're usually doing less with more. What now passes for multitasking was once called not paying attention. (Quotes Hal Pashler, director of the Attention and Perception Laboratory at UCSD) More
Inventiveness Pays at Colleges
Los Angeles Times, Sept. 12 -- The University of California, Caltech and Stanford ranked first, third and fourth, respectively, last year in the federal government's list of U.S. universities receiving patents. And UC — all its campuses combined — has held that top spot for 12 unbroken years. (Mentions UCSD) More
Study Says Global Warming
Is Helping to Spawn Major Hurricanes
Florida Sun-Sentinel, Sept. 12 -- A study, including research by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UCSD, released Monday asserts that human-made greenhouse gases are raising sea surface temperatures. Because of that, scientists say, the Atlantic is boiling up more major hurricanes, five of which have slammed Florida in the past two years. More
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Embryonic Stem Cell Research Marches On
Journal of Cell Biology, Sept. 11 -- Talk of policy has dominated talk of science for those interested in embryonic stem cell science. But research is continuing, and the advances are making clear why embryonic stem cells are such an important scientific and medical resource. (Quotes UCSD researcher Larry Goldstein) More
2006 Minerva Award Winners
ABC 7, Los Angeles, Sept. 12 -- Recognizing four extraordinary California women for their profound courage, determination and devotion to helping serve others, First Lady Maria Shriver has honored the recipients of the third annual Minerva Awards. One of this year’s winners is Sally Ride, a professor of physics at UCSD. More
Large Number
of Foreign Students to Attend UCSD
KPBS, Sept. 11 -- California universities have seen a drop in the number of international students applying since September 11th, 2001. But UCSD is one campus where interest hasn't waned. More
Wide Gaps Shown in Mortality Rates
San Diego Union-Tribune, Sept. 12 – The often enormous gaps in lifespan appear to stem from a complicated mix of race and lifestyle habits that differ from region to region. In particular, lifestyle patterns are the leading indicators of premature death caused by high blood pressure, heart and lung diseases, diabetes and injuries from alcohol-related collisions and other accidents. (Quotes Georgia Sadler, associate director of UCSD’s Rebecca and John Moores Cancer Center) More
County Officials Say We're Better Prepared
for Disaster Now than Five Years Ago
North County Times, Sept. 11 -- In the five years since the tragedies known forever as 9/11, disaster preparation in Riverside County has improved ---- but still has a long way to go, local authorities say. (Quotes Miles Kahler, a professor of international relations at UCSD) More
Ethnicity Remarks Met With Support
The Press-Enterprise, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Schwarzenegger, whose mouth has triggered controversy several times in recent years, struggled Friday to tamp down a racially charged dustup involving his description of Inland Assemblywoman Bonnie Garcia. (Quotes UCSD political scientist Thad Kousser) More
Beavis and Butthead' Creator
Makes MiraCosta Appearance
North County Times, Sept. 9 – Animator, filmmaker and UCSD alumnus Mike Judge revealed a few secrets to more than 200 fans who attended his appearance at MiraCosta College in Oceanside on Friday night. More
Pinch the Salt
San Diego Union-Tribune, Sept. 12 -- Over the last few years, we've been so busy counting carbs, fretting over fat and pumping up protein, that we've overlooked an important dietary concern: salt. (Quotes Christine Zoumas, a registered dietitian and researcher at UCSD) More