Computer Science Professor Elected to the National Academy of Sciences
May 21, 2025
Russell Impagliazzo, a professor in the UC San Diego Department of Computer Science and Engineering, was elected to the National Acamedy of Sciences. He is an expert in computational complexity and cryptography. Full Story
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A Clearer Look at Diabetic Kidney Disease via New Optical Imaging Technology
May 16, 2025
Bioengineers and clinicians working together developed an “optical biopsy” that could improve how kidney disease is diagnosed and studied. The new technology does not rely on stains or dyes. Full Story
This Bespoke AI Tutor Helps Students Learn
May 15, 2025
A team of researchers at UC San Diego developed an AI tutor designed to give students an alternative to off-the-shelf AI tools, so that students not only get help but actually learn course-relevant information at the same time. Full Story
San Diego Researchers Land $1.5M to Study and Improve New AI Learning Tool
May 15, 2025
A team of researchers across San Diego County received a $1.5 million grant from the State of California to offer a better alternative to these chatbots. The team will deploy, assess and improve an innovative AI tutor system that originated at UC San Diego. Full Story
Women’s Physical Activity Levels are Less Variable Than Men’s, Study Says
May 14, 2025
Women’s physical activity levels are less variable than men’s, according to a new study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. What’s more, women’s hormonal cycles did not have a noticeable impact on physical activity levels. Full Story
Electrical Engineer Peter Asbeck is Powering 6G
May 14, 2025
Peter Asbeck is widely recognized as a pioneer in compound semiconductor technology and power amplifiers for wireless systems, both of which are essential to efficient communication in smartphones and base stations alike. He is an electrical engineering professor emeritus and remains active in research at UC San Diego. Full Story