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After Super Typhoons, UC San Diego Extension Educates to Save Lives

In October 2018, the Pacific Islands of Tinian and Saipan were ravaged by the second strongest tropical storm ever to hit the United States and its territories. UCSD Extension's OSHA team and instructors flew in to help.

December 10, 2019

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Westview High School Junior Develops App to Reduce Stress

With her stressed-out classmates in mind, Elaine Fan focused on creating an app to help people relax.

December 9, 2019

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Retired TV Director Explains Virtues of Living a Life of Learning

When Stanley Faer retired from television and moved to San Diego in 2004, he knew he wanted to stay active in retirement. He found the perfect place for that at UC San Diego in the Osher Lifelong Learning program.

December 9, 2019

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Mission Bay High School Junior Learns How to Showcase His Creativity through Coding

Alexis Vergnet took his love of being creative and combined it with coding through Program Your Future.

November 21, 2019

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Olympian High School Grad Takes His First Steps to Become a Software Engineer

Anson Lee found a way to get closer to his career goal by taking the Futures Front End Web development program.

November 4, 2019

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From Passion to a Plan: Artist Takes Bookmaking to the Next Level

"Everyone has something interesting to say. The challenge is to express it in an intriguing way, with the right kind of texture." Michelle McCunney

October 4, 2019

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Adapting to Adversity Puts Student on the Path to Success

There’s a lot to learn from Ryan Gambrell, not the least of which is how to catch a wave.

October 3, 2019

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Poway High School Senior Develops Language App to Help Study for SAT

Maxim Kondrashuk has found an effective way to improve vocabulary and turned it into an app to help improve SAT scores.

September 26, 2019

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Can Big Data Inspire Big Social Changes?

Big data is usually associated with big business and huge investments but one civic-minded technology entrepreneur is using big data to drive big social change.

September 25, 2019

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Top 5 Reasons to Go Back to School

Growth in technology and innovation means organizations are continually evolving. Make sure to evolve along with them.

September 17, 2019

Nobody Reads Anymore and Other Marketing Myths

Tips for content marketers or anyone wondering what in the world content marketing is all about.

September 13, 2019

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From 1G to 5G: The Evolution

5G promises to change the world, but how different is it, really?

September 12, 2019

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University City High School Senior on Coding, Robotics and College

As a senior in high school, Catalina Arreola Armenta has a lot on her mind, including robotics, web development and getting into college.

September 3, 2019

For ‘Safety Dan,’ Brewery Safety Is More Than Just a Hobby

Dan Drown has helped more than 50 craft breweries comply with safety regulations. He wants to help brewery owners and employees do their part.

August 30, 2019

Powerful Photo Essay Records Student's Arduous 7-mile Trek to School

Photojournalist Adriana Heldiz documents the six-mile round trip trek of an ambitious student in San Ysidro.

August 29, 2019

Healthy for Life: 7 Keys To Success

Holistic nutrition-expert Jeanne Grosset offers her e-book "Fit & Trim for Life: 7 Keys to Success" free for those looking to change their lives by changing their eating habits.

August 20, 2019