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NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir to Speak at UC San Diego Commencement
UC San Diego alumna has led a career of daring research to understand and protect the planet, including a six-month mission to the International Space Station
U.S. News Names UC San Diego Graduate Programs Among Top 10 in Nation
Geophysics program ranked sixth, geology 12th
Scripps Student Spotlight: Natalie Posdaljian
PhD student examines marine mammal acoustics as a signal of greater changes in the ecosystem
Study Reconsiders Early Evolution of Sea Urchins
Genome-scale analysis of evolutionary relationships and times of origin of sea urchins and their relatives prompts re-evaluation of their fossil record
Scientists Discover How Molecule Becomes Anticancer Weapon
Deep-sea microbe provides rich source of medically potent drugs
UC San Diego Receives $7.35 Million in Federal Community Project Funding
Federal funding will aid ocean dumpsite and cliff erosion research, and improve telehealth offerings
Advanced Imaging Reveals New Cellular and Molecular Details of Coral-Algae Relationship
Findings expand understanding of ecologically important animal-microbe relationship
Scripps Celebrates Women’s History Month 2022
Several early-career researchers share their experiences as women in science—and their hopes for the future
Let’s Talk about Science: Why and How We Need to Do Better
Observations from Scripps Oceanography science communications class on the task scientists face
Climate Change Identified as Contributor to Oroville Dam Spillway Incident
Case study of weather triggering the 2017 crisis points to how atmospheric rivers are impacted by global warming
Scripps Student Spotlight: Jeremy Wing Ching Wong
PhD student researches the mechanisms behind earthquakes in order to understand their origins and effects
Community Engagement Fellows Receive UC San Diego’s Inclusive Excellence Award
Fellows recognized for their essential roles in supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Tonga Tsunami a Reminder of Need for Better Global Detection Network
International effort to deploy new technology could greatly improve warning systems
Five UC San Diego Graduate Students Inducted to Bouchet Graduate Honor Society
Scripps physical oceanography student Taylor McKie recognized for dedication to social justice, inclusivity, and academic excellence
Variable Precipitation Linked to Rising Infectious Disease among Young Children Worldwide
Global database analysis spotlights higher risk in low-to-middle-income nations
Scripps Student Spotlight: Ryan Kich
Graduate student researches the microbiomes of fish gills, and how those bacteria potentially affect fish health
“Taste” and “Smell” of Coral Reefs Provide Insights into Dynamic Ecosystem
Breakthrough in detecting chemical identity of reefs
Scripps Community Outreach Program Celebrates a Milestone
Student-led, volunteer-driven SCOPE program honors two decades of scientific outreach by publishing a model of success
A Scientist's Life: Deirdre Lyons
Developmental biologist uncovers the instructions for life carried in cells
Scripps Receives $350,000 Grant to Support Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Three-year Heising-Simons Foundation grant will bolster outreach and recruitment of underrepresented minority students
Six UC San Diego Experts Elected AAAS Fellows in 2021
Recognition by American Association for the Advancement of Science honors their contributions in ocean sciences, infectious and inflammatory diseases, engineering and materials science, and research ethics
Exposure to Wildfire Smoke Increased Number of Bay Area COVID Deaths
Review of 2020 health data suggests wildfires made COVID victims more vulnerable
Scripps Makes Strides to Increase Diversity, Awarded American Geophysical Union Bridge Program Status
Program helps students overcome barriers to pursuing careers in geosciences
Scripps Graduate Student Council Takes Initiative
Meet the 2021-2022 Scripps Graduate Student Council, an organization of students devoted to improving the quality of graduate student life on campus
Scripps Student Spotlight: Erica Ferrer
PhD candidate researches sustainability in small-scale fisheries
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