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The (Ralph) Keeling Curve
After two decades watching atmospheric oxygen
levels drop, a Scripps researcher's conclusions
about climate could leave one feeling light-headed
In March, one of the most significant research efforts in recent science history will celebrate its 50th anniversary. The record of rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere known as the Keeling Curve marks for many people the point when society became aware that human activities can cause long-term changes to climate. But the Keeling Curve only describes what happens to a portion of the carbon dioxide produced by natural and human activities. Other parts of the story are now being told by a number of researchers, including Keeling's own son Ralph. More
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2007: The Year in Review
 A Nobel Peace Prize recognized the work of UCSD scientists. Fires raged through San Diego County. New top administrators came on board. 2007 was an eventful year for UCSD. With the end of the year just around the corner, we decided to take a look back at the last 12 months. Here is a list of some of the most important and interesting stories of 2007. More
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Preuss School Audit Calls
for Greater Management, Internal Controls
 An extensive audit focusing on The Preuss School’s grade recording practices has called for a series of corrective actions to fortify management and administrative systems at the school. More
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UC San Diego Selected
for Nationwide Science Education Program
 The University of California, San Diego has been selected by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute as one of 12 inaugural institutions to participate in a new educational initiative, the Science Education Alliance, a national network of scientists and educators working collaboratively to develop and disseminate new materials and methods for science education.
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Rady School of Management Receives $5
Million Contribution from Rady Family Foundation
 The Rady School of Management has received a charitable gift of $5 million from Ernest Rady and the Rady Family Foundation. The gift will support the construction of Phase II of the Rady School campus. The final construction will complete the campus of the Rady School, and will provide world class facilities for educators and scholars. More
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Researcher Receives
New Faculty Award for Stem Cell Research
 The latest round of grants for stem cell research has been approved for funding by the 29-member Independent Citizens Oversight Committee governing board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine. The New Faculty Award to David Traver, assistant professor of biological sciences at UCSD, will fund his research into how the stem cells of the blood-forming system are generated, providing $2,803,375 over five years. More
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New Computational
Technique Can Predict Drug Side Effects
 Early identification of adverse effects of drugs before they are tested in humans is crucial in developing new therapeutics, as unexpected effects account for a third of all drug failures during the development process. Now, researchers at UCSD have developed a novel technique using computer modeling to identify potential side effects of pharmaceuticals. More
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Employees Enjoy Camaraderie,
Pancakes and Shopping at Annual Breakfast
 They came. They ate. They shopped. About 750 UCSD staff members bought tickets for UCSD’s annual Staff Association Pancake Breakfast, which started bright and early Wednesday morning in the Price Center Ballroom. Many said they came because they enjoy catching up with fellow UCSD employees. For others, it’s all about the pancakes. More
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Rady School of Management
Adopts Ten Families for the Holidays
 This holiday season, the Rady School of Management worked with SAY San Diego, a local nonprofit, to adopt ten families in need for the holidays. More than 80 people participated, including Rady School Dean Bob Sullivan, staff, faculty and students. More than 250 gifts and nearly $1,000 in gift cards were collected for the families. More |
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Scripps Oceanography Invites Donors
to Name Oceanographic Collections Holdings
 Several of the most important "libraries" in the world are housed at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Known as the Scripps Oceanographic Collections, and referenced by scientists all over the world, these holdings of biological and geological marine specimens tell a unique and evolving story of life on Earth, and provide answers to questions about our planet's future. More |
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 WebMD Health Foundation
Funds Fellowship in
Underserved Health Care
As a new physician, Dr. Michelle Johnson could have joined any of several lucrative family practice clinics in California. Instead, she is following her heart, serving the underserved with the School of Medicine Student-Run Free Clinic Project. More
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Three UCSD Undergraduates
Recognized for Research Excellence
 UCSD undergraduates Jorge Ortiz, Robert Valtierra and Breena Fraga were recognized for research excellence recently at the national conference of the Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science. All are participants in UCSD’s California Alliance for Minority Participation in Science, Engineering and Mathematics program. More |
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UCSD (excluding hospitals and clinics) will be closed Dec. 24–Jan. 1.
Many departments and facilities will have
