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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.

When a 5.2 earthquake hit near San Diego, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park caught its elephants on video taking action to protect their young, forming what experts call an "alert circle."

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 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

Hurricane forecasters and scientists rely on weather data collected and processed by Department of Defense satellites. The Navy has decided to stop sharing the data.

From trade talks to the fate of his legislative agenda, what happens over the next 10 days or so, domestically and abroad, could come to define Trump's presidency.

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.

An intense and nearly historic weather pattern is cooking much of America under a dangerous heat dome this week with triple-digit temperatures in places that haven't been so hot in more than a decade.

Climate.gov is the main source of timely climate-related information for the public. It will stop publishing new information because the Trump administration laid off everyone who worked on it.

Like any self-respecting four-letter word, "nice" has many connotations. Centuries ago, "nice" meant someone was ignorant; now it has very different meanings. And that, as they say, is "noice."