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There are plenty of ways to volunteer at the Birch Aquarium. But did you know scuba divers can also lend a hand, or a fin? They clean the tanks, feed the fish and teach visitors about our oceans.

A university report found a sharp rise in first-year students lacking high school math proficiency. At UCSD, where more than half of undergraduate students are pursuing STEM degrees requiring math coursework, that's a problem.

Scientists have long known that plastic waste is bad for marine animals. A new study quantifies how little ingested plastic it takes to be a lethal dose.

Join us for a lecture by Olivia Zen Joseph, curator of "Layered Narratives," developed during their time at Mingei as the Quilt Fellow. This talk explores how quilts from the era and firsthand accounts of Black American experiences reframe the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition — the United States’ first World’s Fair. While the Centennial aimed to celebrate national identity and innovation, the lecture sheds light on the overlooked contributions and voices of Black women and the Black community, expanding understanding of this historic event through stories too often left untold. Olivia Zen Joseph is a Program Coordinator at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino and the curator of "Layered Narratives: Quilted Stories of Gender & Race at the 1876 Centennial." Drawn to interpretation, history, and storytelling, they are passionate about uncovering the complex meanings and histories embedded in art and objects. Olivia entered the museum field through an internship in Collections Management and Conservation at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Looking ahead, they plan to pursue a degree in Library and Information Science with the goal of becoming an archivist. Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

New research shows feverish temperatures make it more difficult for viruses to hijack our cells. A mouse study suggests it's the heat itself that makes the difference.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched an unprecedented review of routine shots given to kids, alarming public health experts.

Messages we send through the airwaves should be encrypted. But some are not. In fact, a lot of clear satellite transmissions were easily intercepted by UC San Diego researchers.

Join San Diego based author Calvin Naraghi for a special meet and greet and book signing. Calvin will be signing copies of his gothic horror thriller "The House Rules," a recent bestseller in suspense and science fiction. Praised for its slow-burn suspense with the pace of a thriller, Naraghi's debut invites readers to enter Blythorne manor, where secrets hide behind every corner and horrors below every floorboard. Come chat with the author, grab a personalized copy, and learn about the upcoming sequel, "The Family Rites", set to release this fall. Visit: https://www.instagram.com/calvinnaraghi_writer/ Calvin Naraghi on Instagram and Facebook

Aluminum has been added to certain vaccines for decades to boost their effect on the immune system, and has been shown to be safe. But, the Trump administration may be considering removing it.

All are invited to the 2025 Fellowship Forum - a showcase of cinematic creativity produced by Fellows of the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts at UC San Diego. Fellowships are a cornerstone of The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, fostering engagement, exploration, and innovation in film. They support students, faculty, and staff from across the UC San Diego academic community, providing funding or access to professional production equipment, helping bring bold cinematic ideas to life. The Fellowship Forum shines a spotlight on the diverse artistic visions and contemplative research produced by the fellows, offering audiences an inspiring look into the creative work shaping the future of cinematic arts. The event will feature a dynamic three-part program, blending film clips with lively panel discussions in 40-minute sessions, concluding with a reception of light refreshments. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP! 2025 Featured Fellows: - Jamil Baldwin – Faculty: Visual Arts / FILM: "OWED" - Sophia Cleary – Graduate Student: Visual Arts / FILM: "A Doll's House" - James DeLisio '25 – Alumni: Cognitive Science, Film Studies / FILM: "Lobsteropolis" - Lennon Lilienthal- Wynn '25 – Alumni: Visual Arts – Media / FILM: "Killjoy" - Alexander Lowe '25 – Alumni: Visual Arts – Media / FILM: "If It's Not Love" - Wentao Ma – Graduate Student: Literature / RESEARCH: "Towards A Theory of Media Care in East Asia" - Myles Ortiz-Green – Graduate Student: Music / FILM: "The Month Between April and May" - Blake Riesenfeld – Undergraduate Student: Visual Arts – Media / FILM: "Closure" - Joe Riley – Graduate Student: Visual Arts, Interdisciplinary Environmental Research / FILM: "R/V: Research Vessel" - Jorge Sánchez Cruz – Faculty: Literature / RESEARCH: "The Queer Sonic in Teo Hernández" - Hande Sever – Graduate Student: Visual Arts / FILM: "In Search of 'My Beloved Pauline'" - Robert Twomey – Faculty: Visual Arts, Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination / FILM: "Becoming BFFs: Developing Cinematic Autoethnography with a Robot Dog" >> Preview Projects Online: https://surajisranicenter.ucsd.edu/events/fellowship-forum/2025/index.html Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts on Instagram