UC San Diego's School of Biological Sciences Newsletter
COVER STORIES
Biological Sciences research featured in top-tier journals:
Complex Learned Social Behavior Discovered in Bee's 'Waggle Dance'
Tracking A New Path to Octopus and Squid Sensing Capabilities
Therapeutic Potential of Bizarre 'Jumbo' Viruses Tapped for HHMI Emerging Pathogens Project
UC San Diego and its collaborating partners will leverage the biomedical promise of viruses known as bacteriophages as new therapeutic agents in the fight against the rising crisis of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.
Video: Researchers Identify Elusive Carbon Dioxide Sensor in Plants
UC San Diego biologists led by Professor Julian Schroeder's lab have identified a long-sought carbon dioxide sensor in plants, a discovery that holds implications for trees, crops and wildfires. The researchers found that two proteins work together to form the sensor, which is key for water evaporation, photosynthesis and plant growth.
Groundbreaking at Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve
Campus leaders and supporters gathered at the Kendall-Frost Field Marsh Reserve, part of UC San Diego's Natural Reserve System, for a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Field Station and Community Learning Center. The new facility features flexible space for a modern laboratory, classroom, observation deck and community events.
Stuart Brody and Yunde Zhao Elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
In Memoriam: Immo Scheffler
We are saddened to share news of the passing of Professor Emeritus Immo Scheffler, a world-renowned expert on mitochondria and a widely-acclaimed educator with a broad influence on the UC San Diego campus for more than four decades. Donations in his honor can be made to UC San Diego's Emeriti Association Chancellor's Scholarship fund.
Dr. An Wu, an assistant project scientist in Professor Takaki Komiyama's laboratory and previously a postdoctoral scholar in the Komiyama Lab, tragically died in a Montreal building fire on March 16. Dr. Wu was a brilliant neuroscientist and elevated the many lives she touched. A memorial fund for international postdoctoral fellowships has been established in her memory.
Sarah Ardell Honored with Founding Faculty Award
Meet A Master's Student:
Q&A With Juliana Fox
Meet BioSci master's student Juliana Fox, who explores the connection between student epistemology, which is an individual's conception of knowledge, and academic performance. Find out what a typical day looks like as a master's student and how her new interests are taking her to new heights.
Five Questions for Biological Sciences Alum Steve Monfort
Get to know Biological Sciences alum Steve Monfort (bachelor's degree, '80), the executive director of the University of California Natural Reserve System—the world's largest university-managed network of natural areas. He discusses his background, training and UC's 41 field stations across 47,000 acres of land, including our Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve.
Join us on May 17, 2023, as leading experts in cognitive science, neurobiology and psychology present perspectives on the brain and the fascinating ways it adapts to change. Hear about what happens inside the brain during times of stress; learn how to regulate your brain and bodily states; and take a deep dive into mindfulness, radical honesty and how to build emotional resilience. Register at the Deep Look event page
Upcoming Workshops
If you're looking to improve your presentation skills for your next big talk, need help designing more impactful figures, or are curious about math in the public eye, the Research Communications Program has a workshop for you:
Scoring the Text: Boosting the Power and Impact of Your Research Talks
(Tuesday, May 9 | 10 am to noon, Virtual)
Writing About Mathematics for the New York Times (with Steven Strogatz)
(Tuesday, May 23 | 11 am, Virtual)
Design Impactful Figures (with Felice Frankel)
(Wednesday, June 21 | 10 am to noon, Virtual)
Presentation Workshop: Enhance Your Skills with Interactive Training and Practice
(June dates TBD | 4 hours, in person)
Contact Mario Aguilera (maguilera@ucsd.edu) for more information.
UC San Diego BioSci In The News...
- Why Do A.I. Chatbots Tell Lies and Act Weird? Look in the Mirror (New York Times)
- Bees Teach Their Babies How to Dance (Washington Post)
- Asian Elephants Have Lost 64% of Their Suitable Habitat (ABC News)
- Octopus, Squid and Cuttlefish Arms Evolved to 'Taste' Different Compounds (Science News)
- An Ancient Gene Stolen from Bacteria Set the Stage for Human Sight (Science)
- Scientists Found a Way to Make Yeast Cells Live Longer. What Could That Mean for Our Lifespan? (KPBS)
