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Making a Difference: Chemistry Professor Leads Water Quality Project in UgandaWednesday, January 1, 2020When there is a problem, the logical way to solve it is to first recognize it and then respond, accordingly. Sounds simple, right?…
Innovation and Sustainability Highlight Engineering ExpoThursday, December 12, 2019 post has videoIn rural Uganda, water quality is extremely poor, making intestinal diseases the sixth-leading cause of death there.
But students in the Sh…
Office Hours: Jena Hales, PhD, Assistant Professor, Psychological SciencesTuesday, October 1, 2019 post has videoJena Hales, PhD, assistant professor of psychological sciences, values the student interaction and mentorship opportunities USD offers. With…
A PURE Opportunity for First-Year Students to ShineWednesday, September 4, 2019 post has videoResearch is debatably the height of academic pursuit. Through systematic investigation and study, research holds the promise of establishing…
Engineering Students Put FRED to the Test in Mission BayWednesday, August 14, 2019 post has videoTents were pitched, the sun shined, and boardshorts abounded, but it was not a typical day at the beach for four University of San Diego Shi…
Summer Scholars Showcase Research at ColloquiumFriday, August 9, 2019 post has photosThe relaxing days of summer vacation are dwindling for all University of San Diego students, but for some 70 young Torero researchers, they'…
Torero Tidbits: Summer Research Colloquium; About Time Project; Law School Nears; SFI SummitTuesday, August 6, 2019Summer student scholars who’ve spent the past few months working on research projects in a variety of disciples at the University of S…
USD Scientist for a Day: Student Labs ResearchThursday, August 1, 2019 post has videoIt may be summer at the University of San Diego, but research happens year-round. On Tuesday, July 30, Vice President and Provost Gail F. Ba…
Chemistry Alumna Shannen Cravens Returns to Talk Research at SymposiumMonday, July 22, 2019Shannen Cravens, PhD, returns to her undergraduate college alma mater this week. It won’t be the first time the 2011 chemistry alumna …
Powerful Resource: Students Benefit from USD's Pre-Health Advising ProgramSunday, May 26, 2019 post has photosThe day each college student dreams of — graduation — finally arrived for Shane Davis, Melissa Tran and many others in the Unive…
Honors Program Students Present Thesis Work at Honors ColloquiumSaturday, May 4, 2019 post has photosThe University of San Diego is committed to a liberal arts education for its students — especially on a sunny spring Saturday morning …
Research Week Recap (Part One): Origami, Biology, Keck Fellows, Faculty HonorsSaturday, April 13, 2019 post has photos post has videoDiscovering means finding out new information, gaining knowledge of the previously unknown and furthering and deepening the exploration of s…
Celebrating USD Research Week April 5-12Friday, March 29, 2019 post has videoUniversity of San Diego students do many things incredibly well, but one of the strongest hallmark elements of the university's educational …
Office Hours: Bradley Bond, PhD, Communication StudiesTuesday, February 26, 2019 post has videoHave you ever cried when your favorite fictional character dies? Join Bradley Bond, PhD, associate professor of Communication Studies in the…
Summer Takes Toreros Around the WorldTuesday, September 4, 2018 post has photos post has videoUniversity of San Diego students, faculty and staff spent their summer doing a variety of things: Many studied abroad. Several did research.…
Students Gain Valuable Experience at Summer Research ColloquiumMonday, August 13, 2018 post has photosAsk most students what they did during the summer and there's a mix of answers: time spent with friends, family, going on vacation and plent…
Undergraduate Students Present Projects at Aug. 9 Summer Research ColloquiumWednesday, August 8, 2018One hundred thirty-two University of San Diego undergraduate students this summer have been spending much less time at the beach and more of…
USD-Led Research Group Receives $1 Million Grant from W.M. Keck FoundationTuesday, July 17, 2018 post has videoThe University of San Diego is the lead institution on a three-year, $1 million science and engineering research grant awarded by the W.M. K…
Chemistry Grad Makes the Most of Her Time as a ToreroThursday, May 24, 2018Alexia de Loera's response to her time as a student at the University of San Diego is like most when graduation arrives — "four years …
McNair Scholars' 2017-18 Cohort CelebratedThursday, May 17, 2018 post has photosThe 10th annual TRIO McNair Scholars Recognition and Awards Luncheon was a chance to celebrate a group of hard-working students in USD&rsquo…
Events Showcase USD Community's Focus on ResearchTuesday, April 24, 2018 post has videoThe University of San Diego's celebration and awareness of research work happening throughout the Alcala Park campus was displayed at both t…
Research Week: Faculty Recognized for Mentorship, Grant ProposalsThursday, April 19, 2018 post has photosThe University of San Diego’s Research Week hosted two events Tuesday that speak to one of the most important elements for research to…
Research Week: Celebrating the Exploration of KnowledgeFriday, April 13, 2018 post has videoResearch is intellectual curiosity. Research is about finding answers to questions and expanding knowledge that can be to the benefit of all…
'Forty-Three Wrong Turns,' but Laura Becerra is Now on Right PathWednesday, November 15, 2017“I took 43 wrong turns to get to where I am today,” states fourth-year electrical engineering student, Laura Becerra, confidentl…
Fletcher Jones Foundation Awards USD $1 Million to Reimagine Math Learning SpaceTuesday, October 10, 2017 post has videoA $1 million grant from The Fletcher Jones Foundation will transform the Mathematics Department at the University of San Diego from its curr…
USD McNair Scholars Program Gets Five-Year Funding Renewal from U.S. Department of EducationThursday, September 28, 2017University of San Diego officials received confirmation from the U.S. Department of Education recently that funding for USD’s TRiO McN…
Multiple Programs Provide USD Students with Summer Research ExperiencesSaturday, September 2, 2017Many students spent their summer taking a class, doing an internship, studying and traveling abroad or returned to their home state or count…
Chemistry's Lauren Benz Earns Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar AwardThursday, August 17, 2017For the fourth time since 2011, a University of San Diego professor in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department has received the Henry Drey…
REU Fellows Expand Knowledge Via Summer ResearchFriday, August 11, 2017The prospect of learning something new each day is true for everybody. For students in college, particularly those who’ve participated…
USD Earns NSF Grant to Fill Void in Research Experiences for College StudentsMonday, June 5, 2017The National Science Foundation has awarded the University of San Diego $598,666 to fund a project to enhance college student learning throu…
Research Week Showcases USD's ExcellenceMonday, April 24, 2017 post has photos post has videoResearch work is alive and very well throughout the University of San Diego campus. In classrooms, laboratories, centers and institutes, thr…
A Week of Discovery, Appreciation for USD Research AwaitsWednesday, April 12, 2017University of San Diego Assistant Professor of Biology Adam Haberman was giving a tour of his Shiley Center for Science and Technology lab a…
Showcasing, Celebrating the Importance of ResearchFriday, April 7, 2017 post has videoEstablished in 2015, the University of San Diego’s Research Week has quickly become one of the campus’ most prominent events. Sp…
Students Enjoy Unforgettable SACNAS Conference Thursday, October 20, 2016Cristina Clark, Kyle Proctor, Kheperah Ray, Simone Batiste, Jessica Noe and Andrea Mast were among 25 undergraduate Univ…
Getting Ahead: PURE Opportunity Propels Samantha Calac '20 Thursday, August 18, 2016 post has videoWhen you know what you want to do for a living, the last thing you want to do is wait. Samantha Calac, an incoming first-year student at the…
Mechanical Engineering's Aguirre Rises to the ChallengeThursday, August 11, 2016 post has videoChallenges happen. Most everyone has them in life, some more than others. But how one reacts to a challenge can differ greatly. For Joylene …
Summer Research Contributes to DeSantiago's TransformationThursday, August 4, 2016 post has videoWhen Ric DeSantiago speaks about an environmental transformation he’s made and the career path he’s interested in taking, that v…
Two Juniors Earn Goldwater RecognitionTuesday, April 19, 2016Two University of San Diego juniors, Taylor Cottle (pictured, right) and Harrison Schmachtenberger, have received national recognition from …
Research Week Reinforces USD's Knowledge ActivityMonday, April 18, 2016 post has photosFrom its April 11 celebration of more than 150 grant proposals by University of San Diego faculty and staff and external funding successes a…
Through Research, Chemistry Professor Instills Students' Passion for AnswersTuesday, April 12, 2016 post has videoTo Joseph Provost, associate chair and professor of chemistry and biochemistry, research is about more than gaining new knowledge. Participa…
USD Research Week: Showcase for Expanding KnowledgeWednesday, April 6, 2016Research, according to the University of San Diego’s Office of Undergraduate Research, is defined as “a systematic investigation…
- 2015/2016 Community Based Research Development Grant RecipientsMonday, November 30, 2015
The Office of Undergraduate Research is pleased to announce the 2015/2016 recipients of the Community Based Research Development Grant:Perla…
First-year Researcher? Why Not!Monday, November 9, 2015 post has videoLynn Lee’s pathway to her future started with one email. Then a high school senior from Diamond Bar, Calif., Lee was leaning towards a…
- USD Undergraduate Rani Kumar Recipient of the SFS Distinguished Student Researcher AwardTuesday, September 22, 2015
The School for Field Studies (SFS) presented its Distinguished Student Researcher Award to six of its alumni, including USD undergradua…
Granting Diverse AccessFriday, August 28, 2015Desirae Mellor has had an unforgettable San Diego summer. Navy veteran Jeremiah Blondin and Iranian native Aria Rostamiasarabadi had never m…
TBI Interns Take on the Most Challenging Asylum CasesMonday, July 6, 2015This summer, TBI interns are working with the most important national and local networks of pro bono immigration attorneys in the country, o…
- Environmental & Ocean Sciences Student Awarded the NOAA Hollings Scholarship Monday, April 6, 2015
Environmental & Ocean Sciences major Megan Dotterweich has been awarded the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernes…
- Beckman Scholar Awarded an NSF Graduate Research FellowshipTuesday, March 31, 2015
University of San Diego senior biochemistry major Elizabeth (Bette) Webster has been awarded a National Science Foundation Graduate Research…
- Mc Nair Scholar Paul Short Presents at the Pulitzer CenterFriday, October 31, 2014
McNair Scholar and Pulitzer Fellowship recipient Paul Short presents his research, entitled Istanbul: Housing the Displaced at the…
- Honorable Research: Chemistry Professor Malachowski to Receive CUR Fellows AwardTuesday, February 11, 2014
Inside USD -- USD Chemistry Professor Mitchell Malachowski, PhD, says he’s tried to find a balance between teaching, research a…
