Researchers and scientists at UC San Diego are leading teams or part of teams on four key projects funded by a $221 million allocation from the Department of Defense. This investment is part of the Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative awards program, aimed at fostering innovative solutions to complex challenges faced by the U.S. military. Read More»
From a musical about the messy realities of lost innocence to a coming-of-age murder mystery, graduate student playwrights present bold stories that will have audience members on the edge of their seats. Each of their five original plays will be world premiered at the 2024 Wagner New Play Festival between April 26 and May 18. Read More»
A new study by researchers at the School of Medicine found that a pilot program at UC San Diego Health—which involved using generative AI to draft replies to patient messages—did not reduce physician response time. It did, however, help relieve cognitive burden by starting an empathetic draft, which physicians can edit rather than starting from scratch. Read More»
Having recently returned to UC San Diego as director of the Bookstore, Roger Cunningham Hailstork is focused on making sure that students can get academic resources at an accessible price. In this Q&A, the self-described introvert shares the topic he could talk about for hours, discusses his love for public transportation and his favorite spot on campus. Read More»
Two upcoming virtual workshops hosted by the Faculty & Staff Assistance Program will provide an “Introduction to Neurodiversity and Neurodivergence” for campus faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars. Sessions are offered on April 23 and May 10 at noon, followed by a Q&A with FSAP counselor Christina Lambert. Topics covered include “terminology and prevalence,” “masking and burnout,” “allyship and support” and more. Register Now»
