Gizmos Whir, Buzz, Boom, Spin,
Zip, Splash, Beep — and Occasionally Sputter — in Physics 121 Student Project Showcase
Up until to a couple of weeks ago, the projects were still more ideas than working prototypes - a tangle of wiring, a handful of computer chips, an electric motor or two, software code not yet tested or debugged, wheels and gears scattered on work tables. Now, though, the deadline for the class projects has arrived, and the student teams must demonstrate that their varied gizmos function as planned. More
Border Project Director to Speak
at Opening Reception for
César E. Chávez Celebration 2005 Attorney Claudia Smith, described by the international human rights organization Global Exchange as “one of the foremost authorities on issues concerning the U.S.-Mexico border control policies and practices,” will be the featured speaker at the opening reception for the César E. Chávez Celebration 2005 at UCSD. MorePhoto: Elsa Medina
Advancements In
Genomics Foster
Deep Sea Discoveries Led By Scripps
At one time, scientists wondered whether life existed in the deep recesses of the world's oceans. What kinds of creatures, they wondered, could withstand the dark, cold and extreme pressure of such an environment? More
Edible Books Feast
If you’d like to edibly follow that old adage of “having your cake and eating it too,” the Seuss Room at Geisel Library is the place to be April 3 at 2 p.m. when members of San Diego Book Arts hold their 2005 Edible Book Tea. The event is free and open to the public. More
Author & UCSD Alumnus
Philip Heldrich Appearing on Campus Author
and UCSD Alumnus Philip Heldrich will
appear at the UCSD Bookstore March 23
from noon to 1:30 p.m. He will discuss
and sign copies of his latest book,
Out Here in the Out there: Essays
in a Region of Superlatives. Philip
Heldrich is the author of two-award
winning books. For several years, he
directed the Blustem Poetry Press and
coordinated the natiionally-acclaimed
Bluestem Poetry Award. He now directs
the Southwest/Texas American Culture
Association and teaches writing for
the University of Washington Tacoma.
More
Zuker
to Discuss Perception. Taste, Smell
and Vision Charles
Zuker, professor of biology at UCSD,
will discuss what is known about how
sensory systems function. We experience
the sights, smells and other aspects
of the world around us because we have
sensory receptors that detect information
and relay it to our brains. This talk
will compare the detection process in
the different senses, focusing on the
genetic and molecular mechanisms that
play a role in perception.
More
Live the language
UCSD Extension offers short-term Spanish language immersion programs in Mexico, with career-specific options for healthcare and law enforcement workers. Attend the free information session on Monday, March 21.
Countdown to Sharecase On Wednesday, March 23, Sharecase 2005 will highlight new tools and technologies to help you do your job. There's still time to register for this free event.
Border Project Director to Speak
Advancements In 
Edible Books Feast 
Author
and UCSD Alumnus Philip Heldrich will
appear at the UCSD Bookstore March 23
from noon to 1:30 p.m. He will discuss
and sign copies of his latest book,
Out Here in the Out there: Essays
in a Region of Superlatives. Philip
Heldrich is the author of two-award
winning books. For several years, he
directed the Blustem Poetry Press and
coordinated the natiionally-acclaimed
Bluestem Poetry Award. He now directs
the Southwest/Texas American Culture
Association and teaches writing for
the University of Washington Tacoma.
Charles
Zuker, professor of biology at UCSD,
will discuss what is known about how
sensory systems function. We experience
the sights, smells and other aspects
of the world around us because we have
sensory receptors that detect information
and relay it to our brains. This talk
will compare the detection process in
the different senses, focusing on the
genetic and molecular mechanisms that
play a role in perception.
