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Top 5 Design Trends for 2022 and Beyond
It wasn’t that long ago when design trends stayed relatively static. Certainly, they were always evolving, but nothing like we’ve experienced in the last few years. Many societal changes have made the last couple of years a wild ride. Design usually exists as a reflection of the world around us,...
November 17, 2022
How to Create a Good Tech Writing Portfolio
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or brand new to the profession, if you’re a technical communicator looking for your next position you’re going to need a portfolio to show off your best work.
October 31, 2022
Four Considerations to Keep in Mind When Planning for a Professional Headshot
It wasn’t too long ago that the only people with headshots were models and actors. These days, though, it’s not unusual for a job application to include a request for an applicant’s photo or for a company’s website to include pictures of employees. If you’ve been thinking about getting a...
August 15, 2022
California’s Six Million Stop Outs: Getting from Some College to a College Degree
The U.S is facing an education gap that will likely lead to lower economic productivity and increased poverty rates in America's future if nothing changes soon, according the latest data from The US Census Bureau. A recent study found a striking difference between college-educated adults who...
July 11, 2022
5 Healthcare Careers in High Demand in 2022 and Beyond
As the population ages and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic increases, so do employment options. Take a look at five in-demand healthcare careers to discover your next step.
June 15, 2022
How to Master Drug Development and Product Management
Keira Kim knew that it was time to go back to school, but finding the time and the right program proved to be challenging until she discovered the UC San Diego Master's program in Drug Development and Product Management.
June 14, 2022
UC San Diego OTIEC Offers Lifesaving Fall Protection Training in US Pacific Islands
UC San Diego Extended Studies OTIEC programs are bringing safety instruction to workers whose lives and safety depend on it 6,000 miles away in American Samoa, Guam, Saipan and Rota (CNMI).
June 6, 2022
9 Project Management Tips We Can All Use
Keep these helpful project management tips and techniques handy for that next big project you're tasked to lead.
May 25, 2022
Can Changing Our Behavior Help with a Changing Climate?
While the vast majority of emssions have been attributed to just 100 companies worldwide, there are still ways that individuals, small to midsize businesses and family-owned farms can make changes that will help mitigate global warming.
May 19, 2022
How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor
The CDC reported deaths from drug overdoses in 2021 were up 28.5% from the previous year, testifying to the increasing need for substance use counselors. But what exactly does it take to become one?
May 4, 2022
UCSD Extension Becomes UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies
UC San Diego's continuing education division rebrands to reflect alignment with UC San Diego main campus and an expanding global presence.
May 2, 2022
Profile of an Embedded Engineer [Infographic] - What they do and how to become one
With nearly 11,000 open jobs in the US alone, embedded engineers are in demand in a wide array of industries ranging from telecommunications to medical devices. Find out what it takes to enter this evolving field.
April 29, 2022
COP26 and What Top Companies Are Doing to Lead the Way
Established by way of a UN treaty in 1994, COP26, the 2021 UN Climate Change conference, brought more than 5,200 businesses together who voluntarily pledged to meet net-zero carbon targets by 2050 or sooner.
April 22, 2022
How the Principles of Lean Six Sigma Can Help You
Regardless of what industry you work in, there has likely come a time when you knew there was a better way of doing things but were unsure how to speak to the core issue, let alone consider possible solutions. Applying Lean Six Sigma and continuous process improvement techniques can help.
April 13, 2022
The Past, Present and Future of User Experience (UX) Design
User experience, or UX, design has been around a lot longer than most of us realize. Find out how this fascinating mixture of human psychology and technology was developed, and how it's influenced how we seek out and share information.
March 30, 2022
The Most Promising Post-COVID Careers In the United States
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted our work lives in dramatic, unprecedented ways. To help navigate this changing landscape, our Center for Research and Evaluation (CR+E) analyzed labor market data to identify the most promising jobs as the country begins to look beyond the pandemic.
March 16, 2022
How Do Companies Share Ownership With Employees?
Learn the essentials of employee ownership and what options are available to you as an employee or business owner.
March 11, 2022
New Course to Help High School Students Flex Their Problem-Solving Skills
UCSD Extension, in partnership with UC San Diego's Jacobs School of Engineering, is offering a course in problem-solving for high school students as part of a university-wide initiative to expand the San Diego region's engineering and tech workforce.
February 28, 2022
UC San Diego Innovation Helped Launch OTI Education Centers 30 Years Ago
The 30-year anniversary of UC San Diego's OTIEC program marks the transformation of U.S. workplace safety and instruction.
February 11, 2022
The Adventures (and Challenges) of Being a Woman in STEM
While women represent roughly half of the American workforce, they only account for 27% of STEM workers. We spoke with four UCSD Extension instructors about how they got into their respective STEM fields, and what they'd like to see happen to expand women's representation.
January 31, 2022
Children's Book Author and Illustrator Faith Pray On Finding Her Voice
After having a stroke and heart surgery, Faith Pray needed some inspiration. She discovered her path to recovery while illustrating picture books for children.
January 3, 2022
Students Share Co-Author Credit for Journal Article on ADHD Risk Factors
Research Scholars students co-author a journal article analyzing the various factors of being diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder).
December 17, 2021
The Best of UCSD Extension 2021: Social Media
From welcoming a new dean to celebrating 20 years of Sally Ride Science, we're taking a look back at the moments that made 2021 great on our social media.
December 14, 2021
The Best of UC San Diego Extension 2021: Highlights & Future Plans
What a year! We have achieved remarkable things together in 2021 and we look forward to a new year with new goals in 2022.
December 13, 2021