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May 2, 2019   thisweek@ucsandiego

How flexible robotics could help save critically endangered rhinos from extinction The critically endangered northern white rhino might have more of a chance thanks to a partnership between the University of California San Diego and San Diego Zoo Global. With just two northern white rhinos remaining in the world, both of whom are female, scientists are racing against the clock to rescue the species from the brink of extinction. Read More » UC San Diego New Guggenheim Fellows Shine Excellence Origins of life. Movement and sound. Digital information. These are the academic waters from which three University of California San Diego professors emerged as 2019 Guggenheim Fellows. Read More »   Breaking Down Barriers to Success Three transfer students in the Division of Arts and Humanities have been selected as campus McNair scholars, a national program that helps first-generation students break down barriers in preparation of graduate school. Read More » Kit Pogliano: Q&A with New Dean of Biological Sciences   New Partnership Explores Future Treatments Using Breast Milk and Microbiome   Sun God Festival A student-curated, daylong music and arts festival, the 37th annual Sun God Festival featured live performances by nationally touring artists, food vendors, art and more. View Slideshow »   UC SAN DIEGO HEADLINES VirBELA Brings the Virtual Reality Workplace to the Real World » Preuss School UC San Diego Ranked Region’s Top High School for Third Year » IN THE MEDIA CNN  |  April 29 When to Screen for Autism? New Study Suggests as Young as 14 Months » U.S. News  |  April 26 'Exposure Therapy' May Work Best for PTSD Plus Drinking Problems » Scientific American  |  April 29 Machines Can Create Art, but Can They Jam? » Times of San Diego  |  April 28 UCSD Women’s Water Polo Wins WWPA Championship, Moves on to NCAA Meet » TRENDING ON SOCIAL UC San Diego Live at the Latinx/Chicanx Academic Excellence Initiative, which was launched to ensure that California’s fastest growing student population continues to feel welcome, are supported, and able to thrive at UC San Diego. View » Views: 8,010    Conversations: 406   Follow UC San Diego on social media. EVENTS   May 8 UC San Diego Grad Nite       CALENDAR May 11 Transfer Triton Day »     May 14 UC San Diego Student-Run Free Clinic Project Fundraiser and Celebration »     May 14 Blade Runner 2019: Did Life Imitate Art? »     ATHLETICS   Athletics and Human Developmental Sciences Team Up For ‘Beyond The A’ Presentation »       SCHEDULE 5/2-4/2019 All Day Track & Field Hosts CCAA Championships     5/2-4/2019 Baseball at Cal State East Bay     5/2-5/2019. All Day Softball at CCAA Championships     Volunteer at Commencement 2019 CAMPUS NOTICES UC San Diego Statement: Poway Synagogue Attack » Commencement 2019 Registration: 5/8/19 Deadline for Alma Mater and Discipline-Specific Regalia Rentals » Funds Available for Staff Training and Career Development » Notice of Senate Election – Voting Open » Measles: IMPORTANT Information for UC San Diego Students »

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