UC San Diego
Coverage of UC San Diego in the Nexus archive.
- California colleges reveal their military weapons stockade after CalMatters investigation
California public colleges and universities are found to possess military-grade weapons like AR-15s and sonic devices, but an investigation reveals inconsistent compliance with state laws requiring transparency and public reporting. Some campuses delayed or omitted required disclosures, while others claimed exemptions for standard-issue equipment.
- New York Times calls University of California's 'test-blind' admissions policy a 'terrible' mistake
The New York Times Editorial Board criticized the University of California's 'test-blind' admissions policy, calling it a 'terrible' mistake that reduced student preparedness. The UC system, despite a 2019 task force finding test scores predict academic success, adopted the policy in 2020. A 2023 UC San Diego report showed 12% of first-year students were unprepared for pre-calculus, up from 0.5% in 2020.
- Actually, the SAT Was Necessary After All
UC Berkeley professors Zvezdelina Stankova and Mina Aganagic observed declining math proficiency in calculus students, attributing it to UC's post-pandemic standardized test ban. Over 1,400 faculty members signed an open letter demanding reinstatement of test requirements for STEM admissions, citing a UC San Diego report showing 1 in 12 incoming students struggled with middle-school math.
- California professor argues need for 'objective measures' after state drops ACT/SAT requirement
A coalition of over 1,400 University of California professors is urging the reinstatement of SAT/ACT math requirements for STEM majors, citing declining academic readiness and the need for objective benchmarks. Data from campuses like UC Berkeley and UC San Diego show significant foundational deficits in math among incoming students, with instructors forced to provide remedial instruction.
- New drug could finally stop deadly fatty liver disease
Scientists at UC San Diego have developed ION224, an experimental drug targeting a liver enzyme to treat MASH, a severe fatty liver disease. Clinical trials showed significant improvements in liver health without requiring weight loss.
- Scientists discover why Alzheimer’s risk hits women so much harder
A new study by UC San Diego found that women may be more sensitive to common dementia risk factors, increasing their risk of Alzheimer's disease. The study involved over 17,000 adults and suggests tailoring prevention strategies for women could reduce Alzheimer's risk. This discovery could lead to more targeted approaches in preventing the disease.
- This new chip could slash data center energy waste
A new chip design from UC San Diego aims to significantly reduce data center energy waste by innovating GPU power conversion using piezoelectric components and advanced circuit layouts. The prototype demonstrates high efficiency and power delivery, though it's not yet ready for widespread adoption, highlighting potential advancements in high-performance computing.