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  • When Billie Jean and Condoleezza and Chelsea met Sally

    Each year Sally Ride Science at UC San Diego hosts a Women in Leadership conversation, bringing together female leaders from widely varied fields to share their personal stories and their insights on the progress of women. Tam O’Shaughnessy, Ride’s life partner and cofounder of Sally Ride Science, conceived of the event in 2018 to celebrate […]

    July 11, 2023
  • Connecting Your Passion to Purpose

    In a recent episode of Career Talks, we had the pleasure of speaking with Neville Billimoria, a renowned communication strategist, philanthropy leader, and an ardent proponent of a more holistic and engaging educational system. Neville shares an enlightening perspective on how we can turn traditional teaching on its head by creating a conducive learning environment […]

    July 4, 2023
  • Navigating Diversity Challenges in Higher Education

    With the dismantling of affirmative action policies by courts and legislatures, colleges and universities face the challenge of ensuring diversity within their faculty and student populations. Dr. Stella M. Flores, a professor of Higher Education and Public Policy at the University of Texas, Austin, shares valuable research on college access and completion outcomes for underrepresented […]

    June 28, 2023
  • What is ChatGPT: Exploring an Incredible Chatbot

    The development of ChatGPT represents a significant breakthrough in the field of artificial intelligence. It showcases the incredible advancements made in natural language processing and machine learning. So what exactly is this new tool that everyone’s raving about? That question and many others are answered by UC San Diego Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute Assistant Professor […]

    June 20, 2023
  • The Mind-Body Connection

    Embracing an active lifestyle not only benefits our physical health but also nurtures our mental acuity, leading to a higher quality of life as we age. Dr. Zvinka Z. Zlatar highlights the potential benefits of physical activity in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive issues. In her insightful presentation, she sheds light […]

    June 14, 2023
  • Kim Stanley Robinson Believes We Can Solve The Climate Crisis

    What does the future look like? According to Kim Stanley Robinson, the internationally acclaimed science fiction writer, his book “Ministry for the Future” takes us to the year 2025, where our climate change nightmare has become a chilling reality. But while the novel foretells of what may come, Robinson offers inspiration and hope for how […]

    June 6, 2023
  • Behind the Scenes of a Unique Ocean Research Simulator

    As our climate continues to change, researchers need to understand the complicated chemical, biological, and physical processes that occur at the boundary between the ocean and the atmosphere. The Scripps Institution of Oceanography has a unique tool that allows scientists to simulate varying ocean environments by controlling winds, waves, water chemistry, temperature, light and more. […]

    May 31, 2023
  • Nobel Laureate Barry Barish and His Imposter Syndrome

    How uncommon is it for a successful scientist to encounter imposter syndrome? According to Nobel Prize-winning physicist Barry Barish, it’s a common occurrence, and one he admits to personally facing. “I think anybody, if they actually think about it, has it,” Barish said. “I have a psychoanalyst for a wife, so I can’t avoid the […]

    May 24, 2023
  • Breastfeeding: Common Questions

    Breastfeeding is a natural and beautiful way to nourish your baby. It can also be challenging and overwhelming for new mothers. Join Nancy White, RN, IBCLC, a board-certified lactation consultant, and Julia Cormano, MD, FACOG as they discuss the basics of breastfeeding, and provide helpful tips for your breastfeeding journey. Some of the questions they […]

    May 16, 2023
  • How Modern Slavery Impacts the Environment

    There are 45 million enslaved people in the world today. The links between slavery, conflict, environmental destruction, economics and consumption began to strengthen and evolve in the 20th century. The availability of people who might be enslaved dramatically increased in line with population growth – and often, slaves are forced to do work that is […]

    May 9, 2023
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