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Communicating with Your Child's Teacher for Spanish Speakers
December 20, 2022 21:00 - 3 minutes - 2.14 MBWhat tools are available to parents and caregivers who do not speak the same language as their child's teacher? Ernesto Zepeda shares resources that your school can provide to facilitate better communication, tips and tricks for using technology to help translate important messages, and more. Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 38113]
CARTA: Imagining the Future of Anthropogeny - Ancient DNA and Anthropogeny with Anne Stone
December 17, 2022 21:00 - 15 minutes - 7.07 MBThe first Neandertal DNA was recovered 25 years ago, and since then, ancient DNA has provided many surprising insights into human evolutionary history. Among these are the discoveries of the multiple admixture events among late Pleistocene humans and the remnants of archaic DNA in our own genomes. How does ancient DNA research contribute to the future of anthropogeny? In this talk, I will reflect on the findings of last quarter century of ancient DNA research about archaic humans and their en...
Author Talk Series: A Conversation with Rex Pickett
December 14, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutes - 27.2 MBAs part of the UC San Diego Libarary Author Talk Series, class of '76 alumnus and two-time Oscar-winning screenwriter and author Rex Pickett talks about his most recent novel, “The Archivist,” a murder mystery that takes a deep dive into the archiving world set in a fictional Geisel Library. Joining Pickett in the discussion are Brian Schottlaender, UCSD University Librarian Emeritus, Caryn Radick, Digital Archivist, Rutgers University, and UCSD's University Librarian Erik Mitchell. Series: "...
A First Generation Transfer Student with Alondra Osuna
December 13, 2022 21:00 - 12 minutes - 5.98 MBAlondra Osuna moved to the United States from Guadalajara, Mexico. Her parents encouraged her academic passions and she set her sights on a college degree. She enrolled in community college then transferred to UC San Diego. She is now in graduate school hoping to pursue a career in college counseling. She shares the insights she has gained as a first generation immigrant student and how to find community on campus as a transfer student. Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 38268]
CARTA: Imagining the Future of Anthropogeny - Computational Neuroscience and Anthropogeny with Terry Sejnowski
December 05, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBNeuroscience has made great strides in the last decade following the Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative, a science and engineering grand challenge that has greatly accelerated research on large-scale recordings from neurons and reconstructions of neural circuits. Large-scale neural network models have in turn inspired major advances in artificial intelligence. These network models have been trained on large-scale data sets to recognize objects in ...
CARTA: Imagining the Future of Anthropogeny - Using Stem Cells to Study Human Origins with Carol Marchetto
November 26, 2022 21:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBThe human brain has a larger mass with respect to body weight, increased cortical neurons with respect to size, an expanded proliferative zone, and unique connectivity patterns. Human-specific neurodevelopment is not only marked by physical differences, but also by temporal changes. Human neurons, during both prenatal neurodevelopment and adult neurogenesis, exhibit an exceptionally delayed time course, a characteristic termed neoteny. Signatures of human-specific neoteny have been observed a...
Fundación Tú Más Yo: Focused Community Support - Creative Conversations
November 22, 2022 21:00 - 43 minutes - 20.3 MBHow do we move from purpose to action? Fundación Tú Más Yo focuses on community development through education and collaboration. Toñe Beguerisse and Dalia Rodriguez speak with Morgan Appel about how they implement programs and work directly with communities to create change. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 38414]
A Growing Legacy in STEM: The Gonzalez Family
November 10, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutes - 27.4 MBAfter dropping out of high school, David Gonzalez was unsure of what the future held but he knew he wanted more for his young family. He found a passion for science and, after years of dedicated study, became a professor at UC San Diego. His story is one of how generations rise - how a change in course can lead to a better tomorrow for an entire family. Three generations of the Gonzalez family share what education means to them, how studying STEM can change lives, and how they navigate the wo...
A Growing Legacy in STEM: The Gonzales Family
November 10, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutes - 27.4 MBAfter dropping out of high school, David Gonzales was unsure of what the future held but he knew he wanted more for his young family. He found a passion for science and, after years of dedicated study, became a professor at UC San Diego. His story is one of how generations rise - how a change in course can lead to a better tomorrow for an entire family. Three generations of the Gonzales family share what education means to them, how studying STEM can change lives, and how they navigate the wo...
A First Generation CEO's Journey with Liz Ramírez
November 03, 2022 21:00 - 24 minutes - 11.6 MBGrowing up in Imperial Valley, Liz Ramírez's parents instilled in her the value of learning. "In order to break barriers, I needed an education," she recalls. Ramírez shares the story of her struggles and successes as a first-generation immigrant navigating her way through college at UC San Diego. Family, community service, and mentorship all played a role, and she stresses the importance of staying connected to people who can make your dreams possible. Currently CEO of the Chicano Federation...
Sexual Health - Developmental Disabilities Update
October 10, 2022 21:00 - 38 minutes - 18.1 MBThis program explores sexuality and people with disabilities, specifically the right to have safe opportunities to explore sexuality and promoting independence and respect. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38146]
The Med School Project
October 08, 2022 21:00 - 19 minutes - 8.88 MBThis documentary follows five medical students in their first and last years attending UCLA's School of Medicine, culminating in Match Day, when they discover where they will be doing their residency. The students reflect on their experiences and hopes for the future as doctors. The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is a groundbreaking community of problem solvers, caregivers, innovators, and life-long learners with a noble mission: to heal humankind by delivering leading-edge research...
Fundación Tú Más Yo: Desarrollo Comunitario y Soluciones Sostenibles en Baja California
October 06, 2022 21:00 - 53 minutes - 26.5 MBLa creación de cambios en las comunidades empieza a partir de la confianza. La Fundación Tú Más Yo se enfoca en el desarrollo comunitario a través de la educación y la colaboración. Los fundadores José Antonio Díaz y Alejandro Martínez conversan con Morgan Appel acerca de cómo se asocian con las comunidades para establecer colaboraciones significativas centradas en la necesidad, la sustentabilidad, la participación comunitaria y la benevolencia. Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [Show ...
Orthopaedic Management of Cerebral Palsy - Developmental Disabilities Update
October 04, 2022 21:00 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this program, Dr. Kristin Livingston discusses orthopaedic management of cerebral palsy. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38140]
Maintaining and Improving Motor Function for People with Developmental Disabilities
September 29, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this program, Dr. Adelyn Tu-Chan discusses the latest in neuro-recovery, including maintaining and improving motor function for people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38142]
Fundación Tú Más Yo: Community Development and Sustainable Solutions in Baja California - Creative Conversations
September 28, 2022 21:00 - 53 minutes - 24.9 MBCreating change in communities starts with trust. Fundación Tú Más Yo focuses on community development through education and collaboration. Founders José Antonio Díaz and Alejandro Martínez speak with Morgan Appel about how they partner with communities to establish meaningful collaborations focused on need, sustainability, community engagement, and goodwill. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Education] [Show ID: 38365]
Is There an Off-Ramp for That? K-12 Schools and COVID-19
September 26, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBCOVID-19 changed many aspects of our lives, and policymakers at the local, state, and federal level are seeking solutions to help restore the health and well-being of Californians. In this program, Dr. Naomi Bardach discusses the impact the pandemic had on children, educators and families and the measures schools employed to keep students and teachers safe while continuing to educate kids. She explains what the research found and best practices for moving forward. Series: "Mini Medical Schoo...
Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Management - Developmental Disabilities Update
September 26, 2022 21:00 - 35 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this program, Dr. Taron Davis discusses rehabilitation management for people with cerebral palsy. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38141]
Home-based Community Services for People with Developmental Disabilities
September 25, 2022 21:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBThis program examines the current status and progress with federal legislation and California's Implementation of home-based community services with Amanda Pyle and Mackenzie Baysinger. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38136]
Community Engagement: Transforming Graduate Education in the Humanities
September 23, 2022 21:00 - 55 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this program, Erica-Kohl Arenas, Ph.D., discusses the lessons learned so far in her research on how to transform higher education to better support public engagement in academia and shares her personal journey as an engaged scholar. Series: "Critically Human" [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 38281]
California Department of Developmental Services and Access to Care
September 16, 2022 21:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBThis program provides an update on the California Department of Developmental Services and access to care with Lauren Libero and Leinani Walter. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38135]
A Life in Literature with First Gen Ph.D. Candidate Jessica Aguilar
September 14, 2022 21:00 - 37 minutes - 17.5 MBLiving most of her life in the border region of San Diego and Tijuana, Jessica Aguilar describes herself as a fronteriza. Her experiences existing between cultures and countries has shaped her academic career. Working in a shelter for unaccompanied migrant children, she was inspired to study migration stories and what they can tell us about our past, present, and future. She also explains how she navigated college and graduate school and shares advice for other first gen students. Series: "E...
California’s Self-Determination Program for People with Developmental Disabilities
September 05, 2022 21:00 - 41 minutes - 19 MBIn this program, Sheraden Nicholau discusses California’s Self-Determination Program for people with developmental Disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38138]
Advocacy Inclusion and Consumer Rights for People with Developmental Disabilities
September 01, 2022 21:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this program, Elizabeth Grigsby talks about consumer rights for people with developmental disabilities, including advocacy and inclusion. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38143]
No Place Like Home – Housing Solutions for People with Developmental Disabilities
August 29, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBThis program looks at housing considerations and solutions for people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38137]
Camp: The Importance of Social Recreation for People with Developmental Disabilities
August 28, 2022 21:00 - 43 minutes - 20 MBThis program discusses the importance of social recreation, advocacy and community for people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38139]
Becoming a Philosophy Professor with Manuel Vargas
August 11, 2022 21:00 - 24 minutes - 11.7 MBGrowing up in Bakersfield, California, Manuel Vargas had parents who instilled the value of education and learning in him at an early age. Starting his academic career at a local community college, he found his way to UC Davis and then graduate school and a Ph.D. program. He is now a professor at UC San Diego and his research focuses on the history of philosophy in Latin America. He shares what life is like as a professor and his advice for prospective and current college students. Series: "...
Design at Large: Future of Work and Higher Education
August 10, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutes - 27.1 MBQuality education that leads to employment opportunities is considered an essential platform for social mobility. Unfortunately, not all children have access to robust k-12 education that provide avenues to college. Educational disparities exist across socioeconomic backgrounds, race and ethnicity, and geography. While educators and policymakers are grappling with these challenges, they are also faced with educating the future workforce in a rapidly changing economy. California is at the fore...
Tubes Trachs and Technology - Developmental Disabilities Update
August 08, 2022 21:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this program, Dr. Glenn Rosenbluth discusses the latest technology around trachs and tubes for people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38147]
Success Coaching: Empowering First-Generation College Students
July 20, 2022 21:00 - 6 minutes - 3.52 MBFirst-generation college students face unique challenges and opportunities as they navigate university life. Juan Carlos Carranza shares how success coaching provides customized support to help these students achieve their academic and personal goals while embracing their first-gen identity. Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 37939]
Triton Talks: Education Saves Lives
July 06, 2022 21:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBNow leading one of the largest school districts in the country, Lamont Jackson, Ph.D., the new superintendent of the San Diego Unified School District, is also the product of San Diego's public schools. Jackson says it is important to have a clear vision about access to education. He says the district believes in equity, diversity, and inclusion but that historically it didn't always welcome black and brown children and those who are most marginalized. Jackson shares how his personal journey ...
From First Gen Student to a Career in Structural Engineering with Gilberto Mosqueda
June 26, 2022 21:00 - 14 minutes - 7.07 MBGilberto Mosqueda, PhD, is a professor of structural engineering at UC San Diego. His work focuses on protecting buildings from earthquake damage. How did he find is way to such an interesting and rewarding career? A first gen college student, his parents instilled a strong work ethic and an understanding of the value of education. He shares how finding mentors and connecting with other students in STEM fields helped motivate him to pursue advanced degrees and a career focused on research and...
Teaching Data Science: Access Ethics and Inclusion
June 24, 2022 21:00 - 19 minutes - 9.16 MBWho has access to data and what can be done with that data? Shannon Ellis, Ph.D., shares how she is training undergraduate students to be effective, inclusive and ethical data scientists. She discusses how data can be used, the limits of data science, and the barriers and biases that may shape data sets and potential conclusions. Series: "Data Science Channel" [Science] [Education] [Show ID: 37838]
Engineering on Tap: The Future of Engineering Education
June 23, 2022 21:00 - 51 minutes - 24 MBWhat's the future of engineering education look like? This discussion by three engineers from UC Davis - Chancellor Gary May, Dean Richard Corsi, and Vice Provost Jean-Pierre Delplanque - focuses on the latest in educating the next generation of engineers. [Science] [Education] [Show ID: 38000]
Smart Money: Educational Investments in Adolescents Earn Higher Returns
June 20, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThis program looks at education and how the brain of adolescents primes them for learning. Caroline Hoxby, professor of economics at Stanford University and one of the world’s leading scholars in the field of education economics, says investing in education in early adolescents can have profound impacts on the continuation of learning through teenage years and beyond. She says that more education leads to social cohesion, advancing economic opportunity, reducing inequality and decreasing ge...
The Fork in the Road: Investing in Adolescent Education
June 13, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBOne of the world’s leading scholars in the field of education economics, Caroline Hoxby’s lectures draw upon economics, neuroscience, and education. She shows that early adolescence is the point at which most people either join the path towards advanced cognitive skills or not. Hoxby argues that it is imperative to invest in early education. Series: "Tanner Lectures on Human Values" [Public Affairs] [Education] [Show ID: 38061]
The Fork in the Road: Adolescence Education Economic Fatalism and Populism with Caroline Hoxby
June 08, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBOne of the world’s leading scholars in the field of education economics, Caroline Hoxby’s lectures draw upon economics, neuroscience, and education. She shows that early adolescence is the point at which most people either join the path towards advanced cognitive skills or not. Hoxby argues that, in a highly industrialized economy like that of the United States, it is not unreasonable for people on the non-advanced-cognitive-skills path to exhibit “economic fatalism” — despair at their long...
Becoming a Doctor and Being Embedded in Community with Natalie Rodriguez - Mi Camino
May 12, 2022 21:00 - 36 minutes - 17.1 MBGrowing up in Los Angeles in a close knit family with a strong bond to her Cuban roots, Natalie Rodriguez, MD, knew she wanted to be doctor from an early age. She shares the story of how she found her way to UC San Diego to study medicine. Rodriguez also discusses her work with UC San Diego’s Student-Run Free Clinic Project and the importance of rooting medicine in community. Series: "Education Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 37860]
Engagement and Innovation in Education with Tony Smith - Creative Conversations
May 05, 2022 21:00 - 47 minutes - 22.1 MBA school environment where trust, community and inclusion are valued allows students and their families to thrive. Tony Smith, Deputy Superintendent of Innovation for the San Diego County Office of Education, joins educators Gabriela Delgado and Morgan Appel to discuss how we can work together to support equitable outcomes for all. Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 37927]
What is the Climate for Change in Education? - Creative Conversations
May 04, 2022 21:00 - 22 minutes - 10.8 MBThe pandemic brought swift change to the world of education but was it a temporary blip or the start of a great transformation? What is the appetite for change in schools and are we supporting a climate that allows for it? Educators Morgan Appel, Gabriela Delgado, and Lisa Johnson Davis kick off a series of conversations on the state of education during the pandemic and beyond. Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 37926]
Mentoring for All
May 02, 2022 21:00 - 11 minutes - 5.84 MBFinding a mentor can set you on a path to success. Ebonee Williams, Ph.D., explains what mentorship can look like at every step of your academic career, how mentoring can help you beyond the classroom, and more. Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 37864]
From San Francisco to San Diego: The First Generation College Experience with Charlie L. Morales
March 08, 2022 21:00 - 25 minutes - 12.3 MBCharlie L. Morales' parents came to San Francisco from El Salvador. He and his siblings spent their time exploring the city and enjoyed a deep sense of community. When it came time to go to college, Morales applied to UC San Diego sight unseen. Arriving on campus the night before orientation, he had nowhere to live, no financial aid, and no support system. Determined to succeed, he learned the ins and outs of college, found mentors, and created a path that was uniquely his. Now he is a colleg...
UCSF Celebrates 15 Years Teaching Surgeons to Treat Global Orthopedic Trauma Patients
February 10, 2022 21:00 - 9 minutes - 4.2 MBFounded in 2006 by the UCSF Department of Orthopedic Surgery faculty and residents, the Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology, or IGOT, is celebrating 15 years of addressing global disparities in orthopaedic trauma care. This video highlights IGOT's incredible team and the programs that are dramatically changing surgical outcomes. Validating IGOT's global impact, the Wyss Medical Foundation - a long-time supporter of IGOT - renewed its commitment to our organization in 2021 with ...
Resources for Undocumented Students
December 08, 2021 21:00 - 20 minutes - 9.56 MBThere are many resources for undocumented students attending college in California. Daniel Alfaro, program manager of Undocumented Student Services at UC San Diego, explains the support programs available to students, financial aid options and AB540, accessing immigration attorney services and more. Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 37236]
Applying to College: The UC San Diego Experience
December 06, 2021 21:00 - 24 minutes - 11.6 MBFinding the right college goes beyond picking a major. The campus philosophy, location, amenities, and student life can all play a part in your selection. UC San Diego admissions officers share what life is like at UCSD and how the college admissions process works. Hear about campus housing, student activities, academic support programs and more. Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 37617]
Deep Look into COVID-19: Adapting to a COVID World (Complete Program)
December 03, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBAs the second anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic approaches, along with the specter of outbreaks during the winter season, the world continues to grapple with uncertainties of the pandemic. Join UC San Diego experts who describe how epidemic modeling and data-driven approaches led to the strategies behind UC San Diego’s Return to Learn program. Scientists also discuss the latest research on proteins known as interferons and their promise as anti-viral COVID-19 therapeutics. And...
How College Impacts a Family: A Parent Perspective
December 02, 2021 21:00 - 29 minutes - 14 MBJuan López Córdova and Lorena Cardenas came to San Diego from Jalisco. When their children showed interest in applying to college, they had lots of questions about the process. Gloria Corral of the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) sits down with Juan and Lorena as they reflect back on what they learned, how they found support, navigating teacher/parent relationships as a non-English speaker, and how their children’s academic goals impacted their family. Series: "Education Channel...
Helping Young Children Develop Pre-Math Skills
December 01, 2021 21:00 - 6 minutes - 3.24 MBChildren develop math concepts and skills very early in life. Bianca Moreno of the UC San Diego Early Childhood Education Center shares ways to build math skills into your daily routine and help children develop confidence in their relationship with math. Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 37454]
The Lemon Grove Incident and the Making of a History Professor with Luis Alvarez
November 30, 2021 21:00 - 10 minutes - 5.27 MBMore than 20 years before the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education decision, a small Mexican community in Lemon Grove, California fought for and secured for their children the right to an equal education. Luis Alvarez, PhD, a professor of history at UC San Diego, grandson of the plaintiff in Roberto Alvarez vs. the Board of Trustees of the Lemon Grove School District, shares how his family's history shaped his world view and career path. Series: "Education Channel" [Humanities] [Education] ...
UC San Diego Transfer Hub
November 30, 2021 21:00 - 5 minutes - 3.02 MBHow do transfer students find their way at UC San Diego? Jackie Duerr explains the services provided by the Triton Transfer Hub to help transfer students thrive. Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 37340]