Mi Universidad (My University) is an outreach program co-created by UC San Diego to offer bilingual education resources for students, parents & teachers in San Diego-Tijuana region. Resources include free online courses developed by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies faculty: miuniversidad.ucsd.edu

UCLA psychologists have discovered a brain circuit that makes mice seek out fatty food even when they are not hungry. People have the same kinds of cells, so the research could lead to insights on eating disorders. tinyurl.com/48vy8kbk

Our Spring 2024 Burke Lectureship on Religion and Society will host prominent journalist, political commentator, and long-time op-ed columnist for The Washington Post, E. J. Dionne. Learn more and register >> bit.ly/3xgh51V

“Our Time For Change is Now”

As we embrace the fierce urgency of now, love requires that, in the words of my father, “we must FOREVER conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline.”

Join us for an evening of thoughtful conversation >> bit.ly/3TDPY8s

Journalist Lynn Sherr was covering the space program for ABC News in 1983 when she interviewed astronaut Sally Ride. Sherr, who later wrote an acclaimed biography of Ride, returns as moderator for our annual Women in Leadership event May 23 at UC San Diego: go.ucsd.edu/3wl3DaM

In summer workshop 'Intro to Makerspaces,' students wil investigate technologies like virtual reality and 3D printing in new Sally Ride Science Makerspace. SRS Academy offers summer workshops for grades 3-12. Use code UCSD4SRS4 by May 31 to ⁠get $10 off. go.ucsd.edu/3JxWHdt

Are you planning to take the SAT exam? With SAT test prep from UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, you'll learn proven strategies to boost your score while also saving money. A live-online course starts soon. Save $100 by using promo code early100sp when you register. go.ucsd.edu/485eVzb

The rise of artificial intelligence has raised concerns about how AI will affect various jobs, including computer programming. UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies instructors Norman McEntire and James Gappy weigh in on how programmers can stay ahead of evolving technologies: go.ucsd.edu/3x7orVs

Apply now for summer Academic Connections classes from UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies. High-achieving high school students can enroll in college-level classes on some of the most exciting fields of research at UC San Diego. Both residential and online courses are offered. go.ucsd.edu/3Lw70jw

The Stuart Collection at UC San Diego consists of a number of public artworks, including Niki de Saint Phalle's Sun God. Now people can take a virtual tour of the collection using an app developed by high school interns at San Diego Supercomputer Center: go.ucsd.edu/3PuKX0Q

How can we make sense of the violent events that dominate the news? In summer online course “Comparative Political Violence” from Academic Connections at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, teens will explore the politics of civil wars, genocides, riots, terrorism and more. go.ucsd.edu/3Lw70jw

NASA's newest astronaut class, which graduated in March, includes Deniz Burnham Burnham, who earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering at UCSD Engineering. In fact, UC San Diego has a tradition of producing female astronauts: go.ucsd.edu/497mUfi #NASAwomen

Sally Ride Science, part of UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, hosts its 2024 Women in Leadership event May 23. Panelists are Ina Garten of “Barefoot Contessa” fame; Michelle Hanabusa, entrepreneur and anti-racism activist; and Margot Lee Shetterly, “Hidden Figures” author: go.ucsd.edu/3wl3DaM

Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla has awarded UC San Diego's first Chancellor's Innovation Awards. Recipients are creators of Vektor Medical, an AI-based technology for tracking heart arrhythmias, and FjordPhyto, a platform that meshes climate science & tourism. go.ucsd.edu/3TyM9lb

Registration is open for the spring quarter of #free Sally Ride Science workshops in San Diego Public Library branches. Offerings include 'Slimy Sea Creatures' for grades 3-5, coming to City Heights/Weingart Library April 15 through #LibraryNExT UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies. sandiego.gov/librarynext

All #UCSanDiego campus community members are invited to attend the 23rd
annual César E. Chávez Celebration Kickoff and Scholarship Awards on April 4.

Register >> cesarchavez.ucsd.edu

#UCSD ExtendedStudies #UCSD #Tritons

UC San Diego plans a month-long series of events to celebrate the legacy César E. Chávez. This year's theme is 'Celebrando y Luchando por La Causa: Celebrating and Fighting for the Cause.' See schedule, including kickoff scholarship awards event April 4: go.ucsd.edu/3MNuJx0

The public is invited to 'Crossing Voices,' a #free performance at UC San Diego Park & Market bringing together choirs from Tijuana and San Diego. Included are choirs from Baja California plus Mi Universidad, La Voces, and City Heights and Marshal Community Choirs. go.ucsd.edu/49c06Ls

Registration is open for the spring quarter of #free Sally Ride Science workshops in San Diego Public Library branches. Offerings include 'Slimy Sea Creatures' for grades 3-5, coming to City Heights/Weingart Library April 15 through #LibraryNExT UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies. sandiego.gov/librarynext

The role of artificial intelligence in health and medicine is expanding. UC San Diego School of Biological Sciences in invites the public to a free webinar April 12, where four leading experts will explore the new frontiers of AI and heath care. Register: go.ucsd.edu/3IwFuTh