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The Supreme Court has given the Trump administration a series of major wins in the final blockbuster week of its term. We rounded up the final decisions in one place.

Nearly 50 immigration judges nationwide, including several in San Diego, left their jobs amid firings and resignations prompted by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The result could be fewer deportations of dangerous criminals.

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS app. This episode investigates the unexpected intersection between art and the sciences, spanning technology, engineering, biology, math, and the climate emergency. Nature, space, algorithms, and more serve as inspiration for artists connecting their work to the world around them, from the Santa Clara Pueblo in New Mexico to the computer science labs of MIT to NASA.

A CalMatters investigation found that courts didn’t report hundreds of vehicular manslaughter convictions to the state, prompting officials to belatedly take many drivers’ licenses.

Suzie Hicks the Climate Chick is an up-and-coming educator and TV host with a YouTube series tailored to kids ages 4 through 8.

Previous seasons of the show have taken a bleak stance on how humans use new technologies. The new season takes a more ambivalent approach, showing both threats and opportunities.

Dr. Mark Sawyer says recent changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee could cause confusion, lower vaccination rates, and undo decades of progress.

The Stein Institute for Research on Aging and Center for Healthy Aging offer free public lectures promoting physical and mental well-being and staying active throughout life. Join us for this popular series with renowned researchers and clinicians sharing their expertise with the community. Please join us for a lecture with UC San Diego Stein Institute Executive Director, Danielle Glorioso. Q & A to follow, moderated by Dr. Alison Moore. Danielle K. Glorioso is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in aging, community health, and clinical research. Since joining UC San Diego in 2001, she has taken on a leadership role as the Executive Director of the Center for Healthy Aging and the Stein Institute for Research on Aging. In this capacity, Ms. Glorioso oversees a wide range of operations including strategic planning, organizational development, community outreach, training, philanthropy, communications, and marketing. She is also a certified therapist in prolonged grief disorder, specializing in manualized interventions. One of her major accomplishments includes leading the research and development of a licensed, evidence-based six-week program designed to enhance resilience, compassion, and self-compassion among older adults. This intervention, which has undergone nearly a decade of research, has been tested and validated in various community settings, including among older adults in group and individual settings. Through her work, Danielle has made significant contributions to improving the mental health and well-being of older adults. Visit: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/jdw8h48 UC San Diego Center for Health and Aging on Facebook

The National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) is bringing its highly anticipated Financial Research Administration Conference and Pre-Award Research Administration Conference to San Diego, uniting research administrators to address the evolving federal landscape impacting research institutions across the nation. This gathering will highlight the vital role of research administration in advancing innovation, scientific discovery, and economic growth, both in the United States and globally. For over 65 years, NCURA has been the leading professional organization for university research administrators, providing education and collaboration to support the research enterprise. Research administrators play a crucial role in ensuring integrity, compliance, and successful management of research funding from federal agencies, industry partners, and philanthropic organizations. Their work enables groundbreaking discoveries in medicine, technology, sustainability, and countless other fields that drive national and global progress. Against the backdrop of shifting federal policies and funding priorities, this year’s conference will serve as a platform for critical discussions on the future of research support, including regulatory changes, funding challenges, and the importance of sustained investment in scientific and academic research.

The Blue Water Institute (BWI) celebrates UN – World Water Day, March 22 and promotes San Diego, California as a hub for marine science, naval exploration and an epicenter for environmental storytelling. BWI was founded by Greg Reitman to bridge the world of environmental activism and storytelling. BWI profiles a variety of events including film premieres, educational panels, high-level networking, social gatherings, and culminates with the Blue Water Awards show. Visit: https://www.bluewaterfilmfestival.org/ Greg Reitman on Instagram and Facebook