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A $4 million gift from alumnus Robert J. Glushko, Ph.D. ’79 and Pamela Samuelson will establish four endowed chairs in the Department of Cognitive Science in honor of Glushko’s UC San Diego mentors. 🔱 https://bit.ly/3MyJ98u
December 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Ahead of receiving the Nobel Prize in Stockholm, alumnus Fred Ramsdell '83 shared how UC San Diego sparked his passion for immunology — and how he found out about the award while off the grid in Montana.

Read our conversation with UC San Diego’s newest Nobel laureate alumnus: https://bit.ly/4iS4RQN
December 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
As global economic relationships evolve, Achyuta Adhvaryu, director of the 21st Century India Center, says one partnership stands out for its potential to drive shared prosperity: the connection between the United States and India. https://bit.ly/4jewKD7
December 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
A new online library of chemical “fingerprints” lets researchers analyze patient samples to directly detect drug exposure — revealing what’s in the body beyond what medical records report. https://bit.ly/4oNQSNl
December 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
As you prepare to gather with family and friends this holiday season, Gail Heyman, a developmental psychologist, offers tips on how to keep talking — even when the conversations are hard. 🗣️ https://bit.ly/48yVbaz
December 12, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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The @ucsandiego.bsky.social Chancellor’s Innovation Awards application window is open! The winners receive $25,000 to $50,000 awards! 🏆

Two Innovator of the Year categories:
• Startup of the Year
• Student/Alumni Innovation of the Year

Learn more 💻 go.ucsd.edu/48M15nB
December 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM
A new study finds that adults in California and Louisiana who experienced intimate partner violence were significantly more likely to own or buy firearms. Findings point to the need to better integrate violence prevention, mental health and firearm policy https://bit.ly/3KszEqO
New Study Finds Strong Link Between Intimate Partner Violence and Firearm Ownership
A new study from UC San Diego finds that adults in California and Louisiana who experienced intimate partner violence in the past year — either as victims or perpetrators — are significantly more lik...
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December 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Supercomputer simulations are revealing new clues about Parkinson’s. One tiny neuron type may be the key to more effective treatments. 🧠

🔗: https://bit.ly/446rGdE

#Parkinsons #HeathcareResearch
Cracking the Code of Parkinson's: How Supercomputers Are Pointing to New Treatments
More than one million Americans live with tremors, slowed movement and speech changes caused by Parkinson's disease -- a degenerative and currently incurable condition. Beyond the emotional toll on patients and families, the disease also exerts a heavy ...
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December 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The 2025 Triton Holiday Gift Guide is here! 🎁🔱

Alumni-founded brands, sustainably minded gifts and uniquely UC San Diego experiences come together in this year’s Triton Holiday Gift Guide. Discover 11 ways to spread blue-and-gold cheer all season long: https://bit.ly/4s59fjV
December 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
UC San Diego has launched GAIA, a campuswide initiative that unites AI experts, climate scientists and ocean researchers to advance the way we study Earth 🌍🤖

🔗: https://bit.ly/4iKx1NS

#BehindEveryBreakthrough #Ai #ClimateChange
UC San Diego Launches New AI Initiative for Earth and Ocean Science
The GAIA Initiative kickoff event brought together research groups throughout UC San Diego that are already leveraging AI to accelerate their projects. Organizers said the goal was to
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December 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Rajesh Gupta, dean of the new School of Computing, Information and Data Sciences, offers his thoughts on data science, AI and how UC San Diego is poised to redefine academia.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4pK3sxY
How Data Science Will Change the World
Newly appointed Dean Rajesh Gupta shares his thoughts on data science, AI and how UC San Diego's newest school is poised to redefine academia.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
A yearlong cohort program is helping new and early-career faculty build community, navigate expectations and access the tools they need to succeed in teaching, research and service. 🤝

Learn more in UC San Diego Today: https://bit.ly/4iE0vwz
December 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
This year’s Nobel Prize in chemistry put metal-organic frameworks on the map. Distinguished Professor Seth Cohen, a leading expert in the field, explains how these “molecular jungle gyms” work — and the possibilities they hold for water harvesting, clean fuels and more. ➡️ https://bit.ly/49PWbbj
December 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A new diver-operated microscope from @scrippsocean.bsky.social lets scientists see coral health at micro-scales and spot early stress. 🔬

Support research funding: ucsd.edu/beb #ResearchFunding
December 4, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Social media is overflowing with “healthy” hacks — protein everything, fibermaxxing, sea moss gel and more. UC San Diego experts separate the science from the hype in seven of the year’s biggest nutrition and supplement trends. https://bit.ly/4o6F2gO

#Nutrition #Fiber #Protein #Supplement #SeaMoss
Your Feed is Full of Nutrition Trends. Are Any of Them Legit?
TikTok is overflowing with “healthy” hacks -- protein everything, fibermaxxing, sea moss gel and more. UC San Diego experts separate science from hype in seven of the year's biggest nutrition and supplement trends.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
With Alzheimer’s rates soaring, UC San Diego researchers and clinicians are driving advances in early detection, treatment, care and training — all aimed at changing the trajectory of the disease.

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/48ztDkb
December 4, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Whether you’re tackling daily tasks or picking up something new, TritonGPT brings AI-powered helpers, tutors and collaborators trained on campus-specific knowledge to help streamline your work, learning or research. 🤖

Learn more about this innovation: https://bit.ly/4iEPFGL
December 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
A study of 135,000 people has revealed 11 genetic regions tied to impulsive decision-making — and shows how this everyday behavior is biologically linked to a surprising range of health traits. 🧬 https://bit.ly/3M40rtQ
December 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Alexis Komor's lab at UC San Diego is at the cutting edge of curing #GeneticDisorders like sickle cell anemia. Her team is working to develop the most precise, efficient base-editing tools. And none of it would be possible without federal research funding. https://bit.ly/4p2RaRw #FundScience
Science Today for a Healthier Tomorrow
In a series of videos, graduate students and researchers in biochemistry professor Alexis Komor's lab share what they're working on and the importance of federal funding.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Ever wondered how undergrads can dive into quantum computing? The Quantum Computing Student Association is lowering the barrier to entry by offering workshops, hackathons and peer-led lessons in qubits, vectors, matrices and more. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3KqM5Dm
December 1, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Federal support fuels the base-editing work of students and researchers in Alexis Komor’s lab — technology that's already helping treat genetic diseases. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4iHwMDf
November 30, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Social media is overflowing with “healthy” hacks — protein everything, fibermaxxing, sea moss gel and more. UC San Diego experts separate the science from the hype in seven of the year’s biggest nutrition and supplement trends. https://bit.ly/4o6F2gO

#Nutrition #Fiber #Protein #Supplement #SeaMoss
Your Feed is Full of Nutrition Trends. Are Any of Them Legit?
TikTok is overflowing with “healthy” hacks -- protein everything, fibermaxxing, sea moss gel and more. UC San Diego experts separate science from hype in seven of the year's biggest nutrition and supplement trends.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Hosted at UC San Diego, California’s first statewide convening to accelerate the fusion energy economy brought together leaders from across sectors, strengthening a coordinated effort to help the U.S. lead in developing abundant, clean energy from fusion. https://bit.ly/4p97rEs
November 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Research from the Rady School of Management shows that taking the time to say “thank you” can reduce stress, strengthen relationships and even boost performance — giving this simple gesture surprising power. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3XRFc0W
November 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Good news for our California coastline. @Scripps_Ocean research finds many #SanDiego beaches are widening and statewide beach width has stayed steady for nearly 40 years 🌊✨ https://bit.ly/4pnst1U #UCSD
California Beach Widths Show Resilience
Two new studies from researchers at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography provide encouraging news about California's beaches at both local and statewide scales.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM