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Awards and Honors
Dimitri Basov, Professor of Physics has been awarded the Humboldt Research Award from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in Bonn, Germany
Lu J. Sham, Professor of Physics, has been named fellow of the Optical Society of America
Susan S. Taylor, Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry named Fellow of the AAAS
Science Meets Policy Q. & A. with Seth Cohen
Melanie Cruz Walsh, Director of Development, recognized by San Diego Metropolitan's Special Edition as the region’s exceptional young Achievers
Physics Professor Frank Shu has been awarded the Centennial Medal from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) awards Arthur M. Wolfe, Professor of Physics and Astronomy, the 2008 Karl G. Jansky Lectureship
Calendar of Events
Watch on UC-TV: "Atmospheric Particulates: Global and Regional Challenges"
Watch on UCSD-TV: California Teach: Responding to the Science and Math Crisis
 





Astrophysicists Solve Mystery in Milky Way Galaxy   
Twp recent scientific papers show that this distribution of gamma rays can be explained by the way “antimatter positrons” from the radioactive decay of elements, created by massive star explosions in the galaxy, propagate through the galaxy.

Sulfate Lens Enhances Climate Warming Properties of Atmospheric Soot   
Particulate pollution thought to be holding climate change in check by reflecting sunlight instead enhances warming when combined with airborne soot.

Michael L. Norman Named Interim Director of the San Diego Supercomputer Center   
Norman succeeds Francine Berman, who announced plans in April to join the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as vice president of research, effective August 1.

UC San Diego Astrophysicist Wins Shaw Prize in Astronomy   
Frank H. Shu, a professor of physics, whose wide-ranging research advanced our understanding of how stars, spiral galaxies and planetary systems form has been awarded the $1-million Shaw Prize in Astronomy.

From Physics Degree to Hollywood Success   
How do you go from earning a degree in physics to becoming a successful filmmaker and the creator of cult animated TV series? How do you find your passion? And how to do you get a job in this economy anyway?

UC San Diego Environmental Systems Undergraduates Receive San Diego Environmental Professionals Award   
Zachary Vickers and Jessica Wall were recently awarded $500 scholarships by the San Diego Environmental Professionals for their senior year research projects.

Inspiring a Passion for Science   
The first time Anna Kornfeld Simpson visited Michael Sailor’s lab at the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, she was just one of a group of high school freshmen who had come to learn more about the researcher’s work.


News Clips


Roger Tsien Wins 2008 Nobel Prize in Chemistry



Atoms to Xrays - Discover the newest advances in physical sciences
Molecules for the Media - Understanding chemistry as it relates to contemporary scientific issues
When Things Get Small - Explore nanotechnology for the masses
 




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