News Archive - Jacobs School of Engineering

Historic Red Tide Event of 2020 Fueled by Plankton Super Swimmers

A new study led by scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Jacobs School of Engineering has pinpointed how a dinoflagellate plankton species created the major red tide event off Southern California in 2020.

Funding from Cisco Research Will Support Innovative Collaborative Engineering Research

UC San Diego will receive support from Cisco Research, for eight engineering projects that will tap into the strengths of UC San Diego researchers in cybersecurity, networking and distributed systems.

UC San Diego Researchers Receive $5.7M for Climate Action Projects

Three teams led by researchers at the University of California San Diego received $5.7 million in climate action seed grants from the University of California on Aug. 23, 2023. The grants aim to spur implementation of solutions that directly address state climate priorities.

Topography of the Genome Influences Where Cancer Mutations Thrive, Study Shows

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have uncovered a connection between the topography of the human genome and the presence of mutations in human cancer. Certain regions of the genome, which exhibit unique features, act as hotspots for the accumulation of mutations.

UC San Diego Computer Scientists Tackle Annual Waste of 1.5 Billion Junked Smartphones

Researchers propose repurposing phone processors – a big departure from consumer recycling – hoping to leave a notably smaller carbon footprint.

New Algorithm Reveals Extremely High Mutations Rates in Complex Genomic Regions

In a paper published this week in the journal Nature Methods, UC San Diego researchers shared a new UniAligner algorithm for comparing highly repetitive genomic regions.

Two-Sided Coin: Engineers for Exploration Program Pays Off for Students and Scientists

“This summer, I am getting to further my passion for environmentalism, all while developing critical electrical engineering skills,” says Engineers for Exploration intern Jordan Reichardt.

UC San Diego Researchers Awarded $2 Million from NIH to Visualize Human Brain’s Magnetic Activity

UC San Diego researchers at the Qualcomm Institute will use a $2 million NIH award to purchase a new, non-invasive machine to study the magnetic fields of the human brain. The research has applications in epilepsy, concussions and more.

A 6-step Roadmap to Diversify Faculty Hiring in Biomedical Engineering

Researchers from 16 top engineering programs in the nation, including bioengineers at UC San Diego, have established a roadmap for hiring diverse faculty members into biomedical engineering departments.

Researchers Engineer Bacteria That Can Detect Tumor DNA

Creating new technologically advanced sensors, scientists from UC San Diego and Australia have engineered bacteria that detect the presence of tumor DNA in live organisms. Their innovation could pave the way to new biosensors capable of identifying various infections, cancers and other diseases.