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UC San Diego Statement: Response to This Weekend’s Tragic Events in Virginia

August 14, 2017

…the family and friends of those who lost their lives and were injured; and stand in solidarity with our colleagues at the University of Virginia. We extend our support to all members of our campus community, particularly those who feel the impact of this hatred most acutely.

Matthew Strauss, Dedicated Supporter of the Arts, Education and Health Care, Has Died

August 22, 2024

San Diego-based business leader, art collector and philanthropist, Matthew Strauss, died on Aug. 20. He was 91. Together with his beloved wife of 70 years, Iris, Strauss made a major impact on San Diego with support in areas including arts, culture and cancer research.

Breakthrough Using DNA-Based Diagnostic of Ocean Life

May 5, 2022

Scientists used tools of genetics research akin to those used in genealogical research to evaluate the diversity of marine life off the California coast

A Pacific Footballfish Touches Down at Birch Aquarium

March 24, 2022

For a limited time, guests can see a Pacific Footballfish — a rare deep-sea specimen —  on display in Oddities: Hidden Heroes of the Scripps Collections at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego.

UC San Diego Hazmat Team Triumphs in Annual Competition

October 10, 2013

…Escondido Fire Department; Caltrans; Marine Corps Air Station Miramar; Commander, Navy Region Southwest; and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The UC San Diego team consisted of: Sasha Gardner, biosafety specialist; Jennifer Woods, off-site facility coordinator; Corey Singleton, radiation safety officer; Oliver Fajardo, hazmat technician; and Caitlin Allen, hazardous materials business…

Champions of Change: Celebrating UC San Diego’s Volunteer Community

April 25, 2024

To celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 21-27), UC San Diego Today is illuminating the stories of three passionate volunteers. They each embody the spirit of service, inspiring the campus community with their unwavering commitment to making a difference on local, regional and global scales.

Former Navy Jet Tech Takes Student Veterans Under Her Wing

November 7, 2019

…responsible for the pilot’s life. Yet Liu’s success was stalled by an unfortunate accident. She was blown off the back of a jet when the engine was turned on unexpectedly. She fractured part of her skull, leading to migraines and fainting spells that ended her service after just three years.…

Scientists to Study Biodiversity and Pharmaceutical Potential on Seafloor off California

October 20, 2020

Scientists set out Oct. 27 to explore the biodiversity of deep sea habitats that are rich in minerals like phosphorus and manganese. The public will be able to see what the scientists see in real time when the researchers guide a remotely operated vehicle as it explores the ocean floor.

Study Finds Manta Rays Are Local Commuters; Not Long-Distance Travelers

June 20, 2016

A Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego-led research team studied satellite-tracked manta rays to shed light on the lives of these mysterious ocean giants.

Richard Seymour: 1929-2021

June 1, 2021

Richard Seymour, a renowned research engineer at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, who envisioned a network to collect coastal data as a graduate student, died May 22, 2021. He was 91 years old.

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