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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
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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
Enhancing patient care by breaking through language barriers
Language has always been a part of Graciela Gomez Vittori’s life. As a current administrative assistant for UC San Diego Maternal Fetal Care and Genetics, she also serves as a Spanish interpreter for the facility’s medical staff.
September 18, 2016
New rules for a successful job search
Looking for a job is stressful enough without everyone giving you unsolicited – and often – contradictory advice. The fact is times change and so has the modern-day job search.
September 15, 2016
Scott Robinson on human-centered design
When it comes to design, Scott Robinson thinks Frank Lloyd Wright said it best: “Form follows function—that has been misunderstood. Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union.”
September 12, 2016
The Pulse: Lung Health Advocate Debra Kelley Takes On Big Tobacco – Again – Through Prop 52
Fresh out of graduate school 30 years ago, Debra Kelley began work in San Diego for the American Lung Association. In this month’s Pulse podcast, Kelley shares the results of three decades of advocacy and the remarkable changes she has helped bring about in California, as citizens and governing...
September 6, 2016
East-West Connections: UC San Diego Extension helps forge new alliances across the Pacific
Bridging academics with industry is one of UC San Diego Extension’s hallmarks and its recent BioBeach Summer program was no exception. Through the unique program, 40 students from Zhejiang University of Technology were able to study at a world-renowned research institution while getting a...
September 5, 2016
50 Voices of the Future: Kurt Gering knows talent when he sees it
The next big thing truly is an empowered workforce.
September 5, 2016
Reality Changers and Imperial Valley students: First-generation college-bound students face their future
Three-week summer program prepares young students for college life, both academically and socially.
August 31, 2016
50 Voices of the Future: Thad Kousser talks politics and data
"Gathering data is no longer the challenge. Making sure we learn about politics through that data is the challenge." Thad Kousser
August 30, 2016
Don’t worry about patience, job hoppers
“Smart employers don’t care if you’ve moved from one job to another as long as your reasons are valid and they are in a positive direction.” Trevor Blair, Manpower San Diego
August 25, 2016