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Qualcomm Institute @qi-ucsd.bsky.social · 7d

The Qualcomm Institute at UC San Diego advances its mission by:
• Driving interdisciplinary research
• Providing shared research facilities
• Supporting workforce development & internships
From robotics to brain research, QI continues to lead in innovation.
#Research #Innovation #Technology

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Qualcomm Institute @qi-ucsd.bsky.social · 12d

A major step toward sustainable batteries: @jacobsschool.bsky.social, #UCSD #qualcomminstitute & UChicago researchers have stabilized a new sodium-based material for solid-state #batteries that perform even at low temps, making sodium a real alternative to lithium: tinyurl.com/3sb855tw
#CleanTech

Breakthrough Advances Sodium-Based Battery Design - Qualcomm Institute

All-solid-state batteries are safe, powerful ways to power EVs and electronics and store electricity from the energy grid, but the lithium used to build them is rare, expensive and can be environmenta...

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Qualcomm Institute @qi-ucsd.bsky.social · 14d

The UC San Diego #qualcomminstitute has been awarded nearly $1M from the NSF to launch a semiconductor training program for community college students. 🚀 Starts 2026!
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#UCSD #STEM #Semiconductors

UC San Diego Awarded Nearly $1M NSF Grant to Launch Semiconductor Workforce Training Program - Qualcomm Institute

UC San Diego has received a $1M NSF ExLENT grant to launch ExSTENT, a nine-week summer program training community college students and teachers for careers in semiconductor manufacturing and emerging ...

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Qualcomm Institute @qi-ucsd.bsky.social · 15d

📚 Today is Educational Technology Day!
At #ucsd #qualcomminstitute, projects like NanoVerse VR—developed by faculty, researchers & QI students—show how VR makes nanotechnology concepts immersive & engaging.

#QualcommInstitute #VRinEducation #EdTech #EducationInnovation #VR

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Qualcomm Institute @qi-ucsd.bsky.social · 19d

🎉Congrats to Scott McAvoy of #UCSD #qualcomminstitute on winning a #Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award!
He's heading to Cyprus to work on Open Heritage 3D - with the ultimate goal of digitally preserving All 1,248 UNESCO #WorldHeritageSites with #3Dtech.
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QI Researcher Wins Fulbright to Advance Cultural Preservation with 3D Tech Tools - Qualcomm Institute

UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute researcher Scott McAvoy has won a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to advance global cultural heritage preservation. Using 3D digital tools and the Open Heritage 3D project...

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Qualcomm Institute @qi-ucsd.bsky.social · 20d

From Qualcomm to #UCSD #QualcommInstitute, Hari Garudadri’s journey from industry to academia is driving new innovations in hearing health & biomedical tech. Listen to his conversation with QI Director Ramesh Rao.
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From Industry to Academia: Harinath Garudadri Pursues Innovation as Engineer, Entrepreneur and Research Scientist - Qualcomm Institute

Ramesh Rao, UC San Diego’s director of the Qualcomm Institute (QI) and professor of electrical and computer engineering at the Jacobs School of Engineering, speaks with engineer, inventor and entrepre...

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Qualcomm Institute @qi-ucsd.bsky.social · 27d

Innovation starts here. 🚀

At UC San Diego’s Qualcomm Institute, we connect people + technology to shape the future.

#QualcommInstitute #UCSD #Innovation #Technology #Research

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Qualcomm Institute @qi-ucsd.bsky.social · 28d

Fascinating new research from #UCSD: People in states where marijuana is banned are twice as likely to use #Delta8THC vs. those in states with legal cannabis. Public health expert and #qualcomminstitute affiliate Eric Leas calls it "a classic case of unintended consequences.”
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Delta-8 THC Use Highest Where Marijuana Is Illegal, Study Finds - Qualcomm Institute

UC San Diego researchers report that more than 19 million U.S. adults have tried delta-8 THC Researchers from University of California San Diego have found that Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8 T...

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Qualcomm Institute @qi-ucsd.bsky.social · Sep 8

Shadi Dayeh at @jacobsschool.bsky.social and #UCSD #QualcommInstitute is fusing engineering and medicine to map the brain and restore vision. His lab develops flexible neural interfaces and leads whole-eye transplantation research: tinyurl.com/5xvm6rmh #UCSD #neurotechnology #visionrestoration

From Lebanon’s Vineyards to Vision Restoration - Qualcomm Institute

At UC San Diego’s Qualcomm Institute and Jacobs School of Engineering, Shadi Dayeh leads bold research from brain-computer interfaces to pioneering optic nerve transplants.

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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · Aug 28

“When America invests in research, the results can be life-changing.”

Our colleges and universities are the backbone of our innovation economy and culture in America. Here are just a few ways UCSD is changing the world right from our backyard. ⬇️
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8 UC San Diego Breakthroughs Powering a Safer, Stronger Nation

A patient survives a high-risk surgery. A wildfire is stopped before it reaches a neighborhood. A fighter pilot safely returns home. Discover the UC San Diego breakthroughs making these moments possib...

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Qualcomm Institute @qi-ucsd.bsky.social · Sep 5

NDTech interns at #qualcomminstitute just debuted some incredible serious games! 19 young adults on the autism spectrum created games about fire response, cancer education, species conservation and Ice Age archaeology: tinyurl.com/yzd2ync2. ✨
#Neurodiversity #GameDev #UCSD @jacobsschool.bsky.social

Leveling Up Neurodiverse Talent: UC San Diego’s NDTech Interns Debut Serious Games - Qualcomm Institute

Young adults on the autism spectrum are gaining technical and professional skills through UC San Diego’s Neurodiversity in Tech internship, where they design games tackling real-world challenges—from ...

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Qualcomm Institute @qi-ucsd.bsky.social · Aug 22

A new #UCSD #qualcomminstitute study looked at school surveillance tools and found most track students 24/7, even on personal devices. AI flags content, but results are not always reviewed by humans. Cause for concern? tinyurl.com/25x9je43
#AIinEducation #StudentPrivacy @ucsdhealthsci.bsky.social

Study Finds That School-Based Online Surveillance Companies Monitor Students 24/7 - Qualcomm Institute

A recent study from researchers at University of California San Diego is the first detailed assessment of companies offering school-based online surveillance services such as social media monitoring, ...

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Qualcomm Institute @qi-ucsd.bsky.social · Aug 19

Last week, right outside the doors of the #QualcommInstitute, @stuartcollection.bsky.social wrapped up their summer pop-up concert series at our neighbor, Bear, with music by Westwind Virtuosi!

Next time you stop by the Bear, swing into QI to check out the exciting research happening inside.

Qualcomm Institute @qi-ucsd.bsky.social · Aug 18

Congrats to the students from across the country who presented their research at the #UCSD #qualcomminstitute for the #NNCI Summer Research program convocation. They are our future nanotech leaders! qi.ucsd.edu/qi-hosts-fin... #Nanotech #STEM #REU #NanoEngineering
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QI Hosts Finale of Nationwide Nanotech Summer Research Program - Qualcomm Institute

Undergraduates from around the country recently gathered at the UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute (QI) to present the outcomes of their summer research projects using nanotechnology in a wide range of a...

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Qualcomm Institute @qi-ucsd.bsky.social · Aug 14

During their visit to #UCSD Bridge Builder Foundation students spent time with @ucsdstructeng Professor Falko Kuester and colleagues from @alertcalifornia.bsky.social in #QualcommInstitute’s halls, learning about potential careers and experiencing hands-on drone maneuvering and environment scouting.

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Qualcomm Institute @qi-ucsd.bsky.social · Jul 29

Congrats to the @alertcalifornia.bsky.social team, including #qualcomminstitute affiliate Professor Falko Kuester, on its latest accolade!

ALERTCalifornia @alertcalifornia.bsky.social · Jul 29

We are proud to announce that we received a 2025 Esri Special Achievement in GIS award, which recognizes ALERTCalifornia’s layer that allows users to incorporate live camera views into maps, enhancing situational awareness before, during, and after natural disasters. Learn more: bit.ly/4oboYvJ

ALERTCalifornia Awarded 2025 Special Achievement in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) by Esri

University of California San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia program was awarded a Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) award from Esri, for innovation in the field of GIS software and technology, geospatial anal...

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Qualcomm Institute @qi-ucsd.bsky.social · Jul 22

This #WorldBrainDay, we’re spotlighting the groundbreaking MEG Center at #qualcomminstitute.

We’re 1 of only ~20 U.S. centers using MEG—a noninvasive brain imaging tech that maps activity with unmatched precision.

Curious how it works? Read more about it at bit.ly/qi-meg!

Visualizing the Invisible with MEG (video and transcript) - Qualcomm Institute

In this interview, the directors of the new Qualcomm Institute (QI) Magnetoencephalography (MEG) Center Roland Lee, M.D, and Mingxiong Huang, Ph.D., speak on topics from the underpinnings of the advan...

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Qualcomm Institute @qi-ucsd.bsky.social · Jul 17

Scholars from history, archaeology, literature & engineering met at the #ucsd #qualcomminstitute to explore the Exodus in a multidisciplinary conference. "The Exodus means many things to many people," says QI's Tom Levy.
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Conference Explores the Exodus through Multiple Perspectives - Qualcomm Institute

When you hear “the Exodus,” what do you think of? Does your mind go to the second book of the Hebrew Bible/ Old Testament, a powerful symbol of God’s deliverance, redemption, and covenant with His peo...

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Qualcomm Institute @qi-ucsd.bsky.social · Jul 16

Startup Polaris Electro-Optics is harnessing a new material to move data faster and more efficiently. Learn how they’re using facilities at the @ucsandiego.bsky.social #qualcomminstitute and talent from @jacobsschool.bsky.social to ride the wave of the future.
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Moving Data to the Speed of Light: Polaris Electro-Optics Rides the Wave of the Future - Qualcomm Institute

From YouTube to AI, our use of digital information technology has exploded, and, with it, the need to seamlessly move data from one location to another. Cory Pecinovsky, founder and CEO of the startup...

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Qualcomm Institute @qi-ucsd.bsky.social · Jul 16

Happy AI Appreciation Day!

At the Qualcomm Institute, AI is being used to drive progress in fields from digital health to smart infrastructure and the arts.

Learn more: qi.ucsd.edu/category/ai

#AIAppreciationDay #QualcommInstitute #AIforGood #UCSD #Innovation

Qualcomm Institute @qi-ucsd.bsky.social · Jul 8

Riley Need of @ucsandiego.bsky.social #QualcommInstitute is blending materials science and quantum computing in exciting new ways, helping faculty write and organize large research proposals that push the frontiers of technology: qi.ucsd.edu/making-magic... #quantumcomputing #materialsscience #ucsd

Making Magic with Material Science and Mentorship - Qualcomm Institute

Meet Riley Need, a research specialist at UC San Diego’s Qualcomm Institute, whose work bridges materials science, quantum computing and large-scale research collaboration. From superconductors to gra...

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Qualcomm Institute @qi-ucsd.bsky.social · Jul 7

New @ucsandiego.bsky.social survey: ~37% of Californians used cannabis in the past 3 months—yet many aren't aware of key risks, e.g. impaired driving. The researchers from #ucsd 's #qualcomminstitute and school of public health note the need for targeted education. Read more: tinyurl.com/438stwz9

Survey: A Third of Californians Use Cannabis, But Many Don’t Know the Risks - Qualcomm Institute

A new landmark survey of more than 5,000 Californians found that while over a third of Californians use cannabis and the majority use it for symptom relief, most do not consult with their doctor for a...

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Qualcomm Institute @qi-ucsd.bsky.social · Jun 24

Check out this fascinating interview from @uofcalifornia.bsky.social 's IGCC on the ripple effect of American investment in tech innovation since WWII. @gpsucsd.bsky.social @jacobsschool.bsky.social @ucsandiego.bsky.social #BehindEveryBreakthrough

UC Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation @ucigcc.bsky.social · Apr 17

In the first episode of a new Talking Policy miniseries on Technology & Global Security, William Bonvillian (MIT) discusses the U.S. government’s role in driving innovation, and the potential challenges for American science & technology leadership in the future. Listen now: bit.ly/42wHG6U

The American Innovation System’s Storied History and Uncertain Future - IGCC

American technological advances have fueled economic growth and created life-saving technologies—and the U.S. government has been a key catalyst of these giant success stories. But its role is under-a...

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Qualcomm Institute @qi-ucsd.bsky.social · Jun 24

Are you involved in digital health research? If so, UC San Diego ReCODE Health needs you. Take a 30-minute online survey on privacy policy communication and receive good karma and a $15 gift card. Check eligibility: tinyurl.com/ymh35tjh @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social

PRISM: Privacy Interpretation and Simplification using Machine Learning Study

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Qualcomm Institute @qi-ucsd.bsky.social · Jun 10

A team from @ucsandiego.bsky.social #qualcomminstitute and @jacobsschool.bsky.social has turned passive RFID tags into real-time sensors that could enable battery-free sensing for robotics, healthcare, AR and more—and it just won Best Paper at IEEE RFID 2025: qi.ucsd.edu/rfid-real-ti...

Reimagining RFID: UC San Diego Researchers Develop Award-Winning Real-Time, Battery-Free Sensing System - Qualcomm Institute

Ishan Bansal and Nagarjun Bhat’s award-winning SenSync system turns conventional RFID technology into a reliable sensing platform without using wires or batteries or requiring calibration.

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