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Managing your UC San Diego Extension tuition: Four things you need to know
UC San Diego Extension offers tips for students to help manage tuition.
August 4, 2015
Empathy by design: Creating hospital billing that understands
For Eric Krepfle, the software he designs is not merely about creating an efficient system — it’s about developing an empathetic one as well. That’s because the work Krepfle does developing hospital billing systems touches people at their most vulnerable when the stresses of health and finances...
July 30, 2015
Researching the role of America’s shadow training system
In his book "Innovation Nation," author and former Harvard Business school professor John Kao argues that the United States, once the world’s leading innovator, should step up the pace to regain its innovative edge.
July 22, 2015
From volunteer to V.P.: Planned Parenthood’s Nora Vargas shares amazing career journey
Nora Vargas, Vice President of Government and Community Relations for Planned Parenthood's Pacific Southwest Region, shares why professional development is so important.
July 20, 2015
Become an SEO champion: Use this resource guide
SEO is a complex subject with multiple components. While it is a rather extensive subject, the basics can be easy to learn if you know where to go.
July 5, 2015
New partnership with Sycuan and Viejas designed to create college-going culture
UC San Diego Extension has entered into a unique partnership with both the Sycuan Education Department and the Viejas Tribal Education Center to provide college preparatory programs as part of a larger effort to boost college enrollment among young adults in underrepresented communities.
July 5, 2015
Explore Cutting-edge Practices at Upcoming Microbial Fermentation Workshop
To think big, you need to start small – really small. That’s the theory behind the booming business of microbial fermentation. University of California, San Diego Center for Continuing Education in Biosciences (CCE/Bio) and UC San Diego Extension have jointly developed a three-day workshop to...
June 29, 2015
Academic Connections: When student becomes teacher
When Academic Connections’ participants came through this year’s Biosphere 2 program, they got to hear from researcher Laurel Brigham, an Academic Connections alumna who was so inspired by her experience, it helped shape her career choices, and educational path.
June 28, 2015
I’m looking for a job. What can UC San Diego Extension do for me?
At UC San Diego, undergraduate students are able to register for an Extension professional program at no cost while they complete their college course work.
June 23, 2015
Academic Connections welcomes ambassador Cynthia Cortez
In the spring of 2015, Cynthia Cortez finished her sophomore year at Holtville High School; for that summer, she headed to campus for UC San Diego Extension’s three-week Global Environmental Leadership and Sustainability Program taking place in partnership with Scripps Institution of Oceanography...
June 16, 2015
Novel solutions to big problems: San Diego County initiatives target Alzheimer’s, mental health
With a budget of just over $2 billion, Dave Roberts describes some of the initiatives the county has embarked on to improve foster care and adoption, Alzheimer’s care, mental health, and overall health in San Diego.
June 8, 2015
Energy concepts: Can renewable energy catch up with traditional methods of power generation?
In a recent UC San Diego Extension workshop, experts from the energy sector presented both the technical challenges and proposed solutions in achieving this goal.
May 27, 2015
Solimar Hillier: Helping students enjoy the colors and flavors of Brazilian Portuguese
Over the past decade Brazil has seen a surge in its economy and is currently the destination for sports lovers. It is only natural that more people are eager to learn this Romance Language for both business and pleasure. This trend can be confirmed by native Brazilian Solimar Hillier, who has...
May 25, 2015
From data to diagnostics: Saving lives through Healthcare Information Technology
When one thinks of health care, what typically comes to mind are the doctors and nurses that work directly with patients to provide medical explanations, cures for diseases, and prescriptions for healthy living. What is often not considered, however, are the countless individuals and systems at...
May 25, 2015
Health care forecast: Enormous sea change and job growth to come in San Diego
With the opening of its $850 million Jacobs Medical Center in July 2016, UC San Diego’s Health System will add 1800 new jobs to San Diego’s economy. Yet, the challenges for health care professionals will be immense as reimbursement is overhauled and as technology races forward, says Paul Viviano,...
May 11, 2015
Five facts about using VA educational benefits: What you need to know
If you have served in the United States military and are eligible for educational benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), UC San Diego Extension is proud to play a part in realizing your educational goals.
May 10, 2015
Finding career success in green building and design
In today’s economy and culture of conservation and environmental awareness, green building and design is transforming the marketplace.
May 6, 2015
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt: A constant process of improvement
Lean Six Sigma is a highly-regarded toolset that combines Lean Enterprise and Six Sigma methodologies. Its roots are in manufacturing, and it has since evolved as an effective tool in a wide range of industries, from finance and hospitality to telecommunications and transportation. In Lean Six...
April 30, 2015
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Considering a career in biotech project management?
The Biotechnology Project Management specialized certificate, offered through UC San Diego Extension, helps to bridge the current industry hiring gap by education qualified candidates for biotech businesses.
April 26, 2015
Taking discovery beyond data: Computer science explores new frontiers
Rajesh Gupta, chair of UC San Diego's Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Department launched a series of UCSD-TV programs devoted to the department’s leading professors, students, projects, and breakthroughs. The series focuses on how computer scientists are engaging with faculty and students...
April 23, 2015
How to save us all, no experience required! (A career in safety)
Explore the new professional certificate and safety specialist certificate offered by UC San Diego Extension's Occupational Safety and Health Department.
April 23, 2015
UC San Diego Extension and UCTV launch channel dedicated to STEAM learning
The STEAM Channel incorporates programming on science, technology, engineering, arts and math.
April 15, 2015
SEO article checklist: How experts get content ranking fast
From the source: key SEO ingredients that must be implemented to get an article launched and ranking at the top of the search engines.
April 7, 2015
Focus on instructors: Feifei Fan
Feifei Fan teaches Chinese language classes in the Arts, Humanities, Languages & Digital Arts Department at UC San Diego Extension.
March 9, 2015