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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
Now on UCSD-TV: Nixon in China, San Diego OperaTalk
In this special edition of OperaTalk on UCSD-TV, host Nicolas Reveles is your guide for John Adams’ Nixon in China, an exhilarating recounting of the President’s historic mission of rapprochement with Chairman Mao.
February 24, 2015
Now on UCSD-TV: Historian Kevin Starr, on San Diego’s Balboa Park Centennial
In a wide-ranging campus presentation on Dec. 2, eminent California historian Kevin Starr traced the emergence of San Diego as first defined by the 1915 Panama-California Exposition in Balboa Park.
February 2, 2015
A life of unraveling Alzheimer’s: 'It’s both fascinating and horrifying'
Dr. William Mobley has studied Alzheimer’s for longer than the disease has been popularly known by that name. Since coming to UC San Diego in 2009 as a distinguished professor and chair of the Department of Neurosciences, Mobley has led acclaimed research into the neurobiology of both Alzheimer’s...
January 29, 2015
Teaching by the numbers: 'A level of mathematics they’re not used to seeing'
Brian Shay is a UC San Diego Extension instructor of Linear Algebra, one of the newly approved lower-division transfer credit courses offered by Extension’s K-12 College Exploration programs to high-achieving high school students.
January 25, 2015
Career Talk: 'The secrets of nutrition — Eating your way to better health'
A registered dietitian who values the life-long benefits of health and nutrition, Katie Ferraro teaches several courses at Extension. She’s also an assistant clinical professor at the University of San Diego and at UC San Francisco.
January 22, 2015
Todd Gilmer: New director named for master’s health care program
Dr. Todd Gilmer has been appointed director of the master’s program for the Leadership of Healthcare Organizations, part of UC San Diego Extension.
January 20, 2015
The art of fundraising for worthy causes: 'You can make a positive difference'
David Pierce is something of a pioneer in grant writing, fundraising and development, having started nearly 35 years ago in his home state of Washington.
January 19, 2015
Introducing new course: Biotech/Pharma Project Manager’s Toolkit
UC San Diego Extension will partner with the San Diego Biotechnology Network (SDBN) to present a 10-session, 40-hour course aimed at the region’s biotech professionals and those who desire to enter the field.
January 8, 2015
Diary of a Brewing graduate: 'An incredible learning experience'
Sarah Gathman’s passion for brewing was initially sparked a few years ago while working for a local biofuels company.
December 21, 2014
High-flying airport message: 'A first class university'
If you’re traveling via Southwest Airlines or US Airways, check out the illuminated ad boards at San Diego International Airport and also within the Sacramento airport.
December 21, 2014
The Pulse: 'Initiatives to protect the elderly'
Aaron Byzak updates the reforms he initiated to protect the elderly living in Residential Care Facilities. His passion stemmed from fatal injuries that his grandmother had suffered in such a facility. He founded Hazel’s Army, named after this grandmother which became a mighty force in his...
December 18, 2014