Extended Studies Blog

A change in the marketplace – Extension’s Lean Six Sigma Program breaks bottlenecks, improves efficiency

As a computer programmer for more than two decades, Tina Mata has learned that technology doesn’t solve every problem. In fact, many times, inefficiencies in the workplace can be improved the “old fashioned” way — through problem solving; identifying and removing unnecessary processes; and...

December 2, 2016

50 Voices of the Future: Ed Abeyta on preparing students for success in college and beyond

As the job market changes, so, too, must education. The impact of technology has an immense impact not only on our everyday lives but on learning and teaching as well. Innovation is pushing the idea of personalized education in order to support students’ individual talents and abilities.

November 29, 2016

50 Voices of the Future: Mike Stevenson on the craft of brewing

Craft beer has been the fastest growing sector of alcoholic beverages in the nation, and with 130 breweries, San Diego County is considered a capital for beer connoisseurs. For many, brewing starts as an experiment in hopes of turning a passion into a quaffable product.

November 22, 2016

50 Voices of the Future: Elizabeth Komives on keeping humans healthy

Despite all the medical advances in history, we still know remarkably little about disease. “We only know the causes of probably 20 diseases out of the thousands of things people suffer from,” says UC San Diego’s Elizabeth Komives. “And that’s because we don’t understand how the system works.”

November 14, 2016

Bringing wellbeing to the world: Deepak Chopra teams up with UC San Diego on new UC Wellbeing Channel

Deepak Chopra wants to beam himself into your living room. He’ll be there to help you meditate, or improve your breathing techniques, or understand your relationship to the universe. The technology is almost there.

November 10, 2016

50 Voices of the Future: Blair Thornley on finding artistic inspiration

Blair Thornley is an award-winning illustrator, painter and animator whose work has garnered a national following and appeard in publications such as The New York Times and Vanity Fair as well as prominent ad campaigns.

November 7, 2016

50 Voices of the Future: Stacey Pennington on revitalizing East Village

Stacey Pennington, a principal at SLP Urban Planning, has long been a driving force in the effort to revitalize the Downtown neighborhood. Currently, Pennington is part of the team working on Makers Quarter, a six-city block mixed-use district in the East Village that aims to create a vibrant...

October 31, 2016

Inspiring the next generation to reach for the stars: Sally Ride’s science education legacy

When Sally Ride made history in 1983 as the first American woman in space, she found herself suddenly famous. Being in the spotlight was uncomfortable for the low-key physicist. But as she traveled the country giving talks and meeting the public, one thought struck her. Her example was a powerful...

October 27, 2016

50 Voices of the Future: Kirby Brady on analyzing regional economic trends

Fantastic weather and world class beaches aren’t the only things that make San Diego attractive. The region is also a leading center for innovation and entrepreneurship and provides a range of economic opportunities for global business as well as a diverse makeup of residents who help offer a...

October 24, 2016

Leading amidst chaos: 5 life lessons from an emergency department nurse

As an emergency room nurse, Cathy McJannet has learned to make life-saving decisions in an instant. But with a career that relies on skills, judgment and compassion, she understands that emergency department nursing is not for everyone.

October 23, 2016

UC San Diego’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute awarded $25,000 grant

Education doesn’t have to stop upon graduation. Instead it can -- and should be -- a lifelong endeavor. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC San Diego is committed to the sustained pursuit of knowledge by providing intellectually stimulating opportunities to adults over 50 years of age.

October 19, 2016

50 Voices of the Future: Jon Schwartz on the impact of empowering the aging population

San Diego is in the midst of an aging explosion. As those in the baby boomer generation continue to age, the senior population is growing at a faster pace than the total population in the country.

October 17, 2016

Julia Dunlap to serve as president of American Association for Paralegal Education

Julia Dunlap, Esq., director of legal education for UC San Diego Extension, has been selected by her peers to serve as president of the American Association for Paralegal Education.

October 12, 2016

An app a day creates jobs that pay: Software developers

In a world where it appears that there is, in fact, an app for that and everything in between, it should be no surprise that the people who can create those applications are in strong demand.

October 11, 2016

50 Voices of the Future: Paul Niehaus on rethinking ways to eradicate global poverty

Paul Niehaus possesses an essential trait for someone trying to eradicate global poverty: he’s an optimist. The UC San Diego economics professor believes there is a good chance that the number of people living in extreme poverty – those subsisting on 65 cents a day or less – will be reduced to a...

October 10, 2016

UC San Diego Extension partners with PharmaSUG to bridge academics and industry

Some people see data as just numbers and figures, but turning large amounts of information into knowledge you can use is imperative to business success. As the leader in business analytics software, Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS) helps organizations access and transform large amounts of data...

October 9, 2016

50 Voices of the Future: Dr. Clark Chen on viral gene therapy and the treatment of cancer

Trying to kill off a cancerous brain tumor is like playing chess. “You make a move; the tumor makes a move,” says Dr. Clark Chen, co-director of neurosurgical oncology at UC San Diego. “In order to win a chess game, you can’t rely on only one or two moves.”

October 3, 2016

City of San Diego teams up with UC San Diego Extension to improve customer service and increase productivity

Thanks to a new connection between the University of California San Diego Extension and the City of San Diego, 911 wait times were reduced, street light maintenance was expedited and customer service for libraries and infrastructure projects were improved. These changes resulted from city staff...

September 28, 2016

50 Voices of the Future: Lori Alexander on the boom in research and medical writing

Most kids don’t dream of a career as a medical writer. Instead, many fall into medical writing while following an alternate pathway. Some are scientists who prefer writing about medical research rather than conducting it while others start with a passion for writing and realize science is a topic...

September 26, 2016

Safety net: Extension’s Safety Specialist Certificate gives a vet a new lease on life

John Crary found out about the importance of safety early on in his career when he didn't know how to properly secure a safety harness, which nearly cost him his life.

September 22, 2016

UC San Diego Extension and San Diego Supercomputer Center launch Modern Data Science Academy

Big data is now big business with companies of every size and sector. They are using it to improve performance and boost their bottom line. Because of that, there is a huge demand for those who can collect, crunch and curate the mountains of data available.

September 22, 2016

Helen Edison Lecture Series presents Steve Clemons

The Atlantic’s Washington editor-at-large leads a discussion on the impending presidential election. Held in collaboration with Voice of San Diego to kick off Politifest.

September 21, 2016

Food safety program to provide much-needed training in wake of new food safety rules

UC San Diego Extension is partnering with food safety experts Michael and Charlie Kalish to host a three-day workshop for any employees working in the food business, including manufacturers, warehouses, distributors and retailers/restaurants.

September 20, 2016

50 Voices of the Future: Tam O’Shaughnessy on STEM education

Tam O’Shaughnessy, co-founder of Sally Ride Science and executive director of Sally Ride Science at UC San Diego, has worked for years to promote the importance of science and technology in today's society. As a career scientist and educator, she emphasizes the need to empower all...

September 19, 2016