UCSD Alumna Among Astronaut Crew
to Be Honored in Welcome Home Ceremony
Scripps Graduate Recounts Highlights of Hubble Mission
In the end, coming back home turned out to be the only major glitch for UCSD alumna Megan McArthur and her fellow astronauts during their mission to repair the Hubble Telescope. Hazardous weather at NASA’s Florida landing site kept the space shuttle Atlantis in orbit for two additional days. Finally, mission control decided to land the spacecraft Sunday morning at Edwards Air Force Base in the California desert. More

Ten Staff Members Lauded for
Exemplary Service to Campus, Community
You think winning American Idol is difficult? Try winning UC San Diego’s Exemplary Staff Employee of the Year awards. Every year, the university receives more than 100,000 job applications. In all, 11,000 UCSD staff members are eligible for the award and just 10 receive the distinction every year, said Tom Leet, assistant vice chancellor of Human Resources. More

New Model Suggests Role of Low
Vitamin D in Cancer Development
In studying the preventive effects of vitamin D, researchers at UCSD's Moores Cancer Center have proposed a new model of cancer development that hinges on a loss of cancer cells’ ability to stick together. The model differs substantially from the current model of cancer development, which suggests genetic mutations as the earliest driving forces behind cancer. More

Researchers Make First Direct Observations
of Biological Particles in High-Altitude Ice Clouds
A team of UC San Diego-led atmospheric chemistry researchers moved closer to what is considered the "holy grail" of climate change science when it made the first-ever direct detection of biological particles within ice clouds. More

Clinical Trial Evaluates Protein’s Ability to
Grow New Blood Vessels, Reduce Angina Pain
As part of a multi-center clinical trial, UC San Diego Medical Center is evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a potential new way to treat angina — by injecting a protein that stimulates the growth of new oxygen-rich blood vessels directly into the heart. More

Gates Millennium Scholars
Recognized, Encouraged to Connect
Javier Moreno will be the first person in his family to attend college. He said he hopes to set an example for his siblings and make his parents proud. Moreno, a molecular biology major from the Imperial Valley, was one of the 30 Gates Millennium Scholars honored this month. More

Student Film Festival Shines
Spotlight on Work of Young Artists
A nightmare-plagued teenager, egotistical director, used-shoe salesman and World War II refugee were a few of the eclectic characters featured in the films screened at the second annual “Up & Coming Student Film Festival” at the Loft Thursday night. The event was designed to champion the work of student filmmakers. More

Literature Department Chair
Appointed New Revelle College Provost
Don E. Wayne, chair of the department of literature, has been appointed as provost of Revelle College. Wayne begins his new duties July 1, succeeding Daniel Wulbert. Wayne has been a member of the UC San Diego faculty since 1975. More

Distinguished Teaching Awards to be
Presented to Faculty Members at Reception
In acknowledgement of their extraordinary teaching methods, seven UC San Diego faculty members and two graduate students will receive awards from the campus Academic Senate at a May 29 reception at the Faculty Club. More

Revelle College Dean of Student Affairs
Named American Council on Education Fellow
Renee Barnett Terry, dean of Student Affairs in Revelle College, has been named an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow for the academic year 2009-10. As an ACE Fellow, Barnett Terry will spend the fall quarter at a host institution, followed by mentoring from senior administrators at UC San Diego. More

Physician Receives American
Diabetes Association Recognition
Dr. Steven V. Edelman, professor of medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, is being honored by the American Diabetes Association with its “Outstanding Educator in Diabetes” Award. More