UC San Diego School of Physical Sciences
@ucsdphysci.bsky.social
Departments of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
Congrats to Algenesis, co-founded by UC San Diego's Mike Burkart and Skip Pomeroy, on earning the 2025 Polyurethane Innovation Award for their 100% biodegradable Soleic polyols, keeping #microplastics out of our environment and bodies. https://bit.ly/47pKXZy #BiodegradablePlastic #PlasticPollution
November 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Congrats to Algenesis, co-founded by UC San Diego's Mike Burkart and Skip Pomeroy, on earning the 2025 Polyurethane Innovation Award for their 100% biodegradable Soleic polyols, keeping #microplastics out of our environment and bodies. https://bit.ly/47pKXZy #BiodegradablePlastic #PlasticPollution
Congrats to chemistry professor Stacey Brydges on being appointed acting associate dean of the Division of Undergraduate Education. Stacey has devoted many years to advancing access and engagement in the sciences and higher education for undergrad and graduate students.
November 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Congrats to chemistry professor Stacey Brydges on being appointed acting associate dean of the Division of Undergraduate Education. Stacey has devoted many years to advancing access and engagement in the sciences and higher education for undergrad and graduate students.
Join American Philosophical Society and Scripps Research on November 11 for a talk with Kimberly Prather PhD on how early observations about the “air” continue to inform the relationship between climate and human health.
This hybrid event is free but registration is required: https://bit.ly/4oeBgD9
This hybrid event is free but registration is required: https://bit.ly/4oeBgD9
November 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Join American Philosophical Society and Scripps Research on November 11 for a talk with Kimberly Prather PhD on how early observations about the “air” continue to inform the relationship between climate and human health.
This hybrid event is free but registration is required: https://bit.ly/4oeBgD9
This hybrid event is free but registration is required: https://bit.ly/4oeBgD9
Curious about the creepiest, scariest, strangest research at UC San Diego, including the search for aliens? Read the story...if you dare. https://bit.ly/4hAItLl
October 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Curious about the creepiest, scariest, strangest research at UC San Diego, including the search for aliens? Read the story...if you dare. https://bit.ly/4hAItLl
Congratulations to Leonid Butov and Wei Xiong on being named fellows of the American Physical Society! 🎉
October 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Congratulations to Leonid Butov and Wei Xiong on being named fellows of the American Physical Society! 🎉
Congratulations to Haiwang Yong for receiving the Early Career Research Program Award from the Department of Energy! 🎉
October 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Congratulations to Haiwang Yong for receiving the Early Career Research Program Award from the Department of Energy! 🎉
Congratulations to the 2025 recipients of the prestigious Revelle Medal -- including Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Ed Dennis -- the highest honor awarded by UC San Diego to recognize faculty members for sustained, distinguished and extraordinary service to the campus. https://bit.ly/4hqql6z
October 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 recipients of the prestigious Revelle Medal -- including Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Ed Dennis -- the highest honor awarded by UC San Diego to recognize faculty members for sustained, distinguished and extraordinary service to the campus. https://bit.ly/4hqql6z
There's no place like homecoming 🏀
Celebrate all that makes UC San Diego bold, curious and full of Triton pride. From Division I athletics — including men's and women's hoops — to dynamic campus experiences and moments of discovery, the lineup is packed with excitement. https://homecoming.ucsd.edu/
Celebrate all that makes UC San Diego bold, curious and full of Triton pride. From Division I athletics — including men's and women's hoops — to dynamic campus experiences and moments of discovery, the lineup is packed with excitement. https://homecoming.ucsd.edu/
October 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
There's no place like homecoming 🏀
Celebrate all that makes UC San Diego bold, curious and full of Triton pride. From Division I athletics — including men's and women's hoops — to dynamic campus experiences and moments of discovery, the lineup is packed with excitement. https://homecoming.ucsd.edu/
Celebrate all that makes UC San Diego bold, curious and full of Triton pride. From Division I athletics — including men's and women's hoops — to dynamic campus experiences and moments of discovery, the lineup is packed with excitement. https://homecoming.ucsd.edu/
Natalie is a grad student in Alexis Komor's lab working to make diagnoses for heart disease and cancer easier. Without funding from the NIH, her research would not be possible. #BehindEveryBreakthrough #FundScience
October 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Natalie is a grad student in Alexis Komor's lab working to make diagnoses for heart disease and cancer easier. Without funding from the NIH, her research would not be possible. #BehindEveryBreakthrough #FundScience
Zack is a grad student in Alexis Komor's lab working to understand how gene point mutations affect genetic diseases like #SickleCellAnemia Without funding from the NIH, his research would not be possible. #BehindEveryBreakthrough #FundScience
October 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Zack is a grad student in Alexis Komor's lab working to understand how gene point mutations affect genetic diseases like #SickleCellAnemia Without funding from the NIH, his research would not be possible. #BehindEveryBreakthrough #FundScience
UC San Diego alum Fred Ramsdell was hiking in the Rockies when the announcement came out that he'd won the 🏅Nobel Prize in Medicine. When he heard his wife screaming, he thought she was being attacked by a bear🧸 Congrats to Fred! https://bit.ly/3KFhzWb
October 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
UC San Diego alum Fred Ramsdell was hiking in the Rockies when the announcement came out that he'd won the 🏅Nobel Prize in Medicine. When he heard his wife screaming, he thought she was being attacked by a bear🧸 Congrats to Fred! https://bit.ly/3KFhzWb
Mallory is a postdoc in Alexis Komor's lab. She brings gene editing to high schools, showing them what a future in science looks like. Without funding from the NSF, this outreach would not be possible. #BehindEveryBreakthrough
October 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Mallory is a postdoc in Alexis Komor's lab. She brings gene editing to high schools, showing them what a future in science looks like. Without funding from the NSF, this outreach would not be possible. #BehindEveryBreakthrough
Kara is a graduate student in Alexis Komor's lab where she studies how gene editing can help cure diseases like Huntington's disease and cystic fibrosis. Without funding from the NSF, Kara wouldn't be able to do her life-saving research. #BehindEveryBreakthrough
October 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Kara is a graduate student in Alexis Komor's lab where she studies how gene editing can help cure diseases like Huntington's disease and cystic fibrosis. Without funding from the NSF, Kara wouldn't be able to do her life-saving research. #BehindEveryBreakthrough
💥Congratulations💥 to @kprather.bsky.social for receiving the Women in Chemistry Trailblazer Award by the Women Chemists Committee of the San Diego Local Section of @acs.org.
September 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
💥Congratulations💥 to @kprather.bsky.social for receiving the Women in Chemistry Trailblazer Award by the Women Chemists Committee of the San Diego Local Section of @acs.org.
💥Congratulations💥 to Alexis Komor on receiving the Young Innovator Award from Advanced Science. Alexis's base editing work is already being used to heal patients with genetic disorders.
September 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
💥Congratulations💥 to Alexis Komor on receiving the Young Innovator Award from Advanced Science. Alexis's base editing work is already being used to heal patients with genetic disorders.
The Association for Women in Science San Diego chapter is hosting an open house on Sept 23 at HERA Hub Sorrento Valley! This is a great opportunity to learn more about AWIS-SD and network with fellow STEM professionals. Free and open to all. Food and drinks provided. Register ➡️ bit.ly/4ntuUzz
September 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The Association for Women in Science San Diego chapter is hosting an open house on Sept 23 at HERA Hub Sorrento Valley! This is a great opportunity to learn more about AWIS-SD and network with fellow STEM professionals. Free and open to all. Food and drinks provided. Register ➡️ bit.ly/4ntuUzz
Congrats to chemistry prof Stacey Brydges on receiving the Women in Chemistry Trailblazer Award by the Women Chemists Committee of the San Diego Local Section of @acs.org. This honor recognizes outstanding contributions by female chemists in the San Diego area. Way to go, Stacey!
September 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Congrats to chemistry prof Stacey Brydges on receiving the Women in Chemistry Trailblazer Award by the Women Chemists Committee of the San Diego Local Section of @acs.org. This honor recognizes outstanding contributions by female chemists in the San Diego area. Way to go, Stacey!
Astronomy Professor Adam Burgasser talks about the rare "double-double" star systems and what they can teach us about brown dwarfs. What's next? Animal-style supernovas? Reporting by @katrinamillerphd.bsky.social / NYT. bit.ly/4fXeRqG
August 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Astronomy Professor Adam Burgasser talks about the rare "double-double" star systems and what they can teach us about brown dwarfs. What's next? Animal-style supernovas? Reporting by @katrinamillerphd.bsky.social / NYT. bit.ly/4fXeRqG
💥Congratulations💥 to chemistry professor @fleurmferguson.bsky.social on being named a Pew Biomedical Scholar. Fleur's lab works toward the goal of developing new therapeutic strategies in cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. bit.ly/4n1jeU3
August 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
💥Congratulations💥 to chemistry professor @fleurmferguson.bsky.social on being named a Pew Biomedical Scholar. Fleur's lab works toward the goal of developing new therapeutic strategies in cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. bit.ly/4n1jeU3
Picture it: Lisbon, August 2026. You're aboard a 🛳️Holland America cruise during a total solar eclipse. UC San Diego Professor of Astronomy Adam Burgasser is discussing the eclipse, stars and the history of astronomy. Best vacation ever? It could be: bit.ly/3Uq4u4F
August 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Picture it: Lisbon, August 2026. You're aboard a 🛳️Holland America cruise during a total solar eclipse. UC San Diego Professor of Astronomy Adam Burgasser is discussing the eclipse, stars and the history of astronomy. Best vacation ever? It could be: bit.ly/3Uq4u4F
💥Congratulations💥 to @ibudin.bsky.social on receiving the Günter Blobel Early Career Award from @ascbiology.bsky.social given to an outstanding early career life scientist. Itay's work focuses on lipid biology and cell membrane biophysics.
August 7, 2025 at 8:50 PM
💥Congratulations💥 to @ibudin.bsky.social on receiving the Günter Blobel Early Career Award from @ascbiology.bsky.social given to an outstanding early career life scientist. Itay's work focuses on lipid biology and cell membrane biophysics.
💥CONGRATS💥 to @mattiaserra.bsky.social on receiving a $1.6M NIH MIRA award. Mattia's project will integrate math and physics to develop data-driven frameworks for discovering the mechanisms of biological processes.
July 31, 2025 at 5:14 PM
💥CONGRATS💥 to @mattiaserra.bsky.social on receiving a $1.6M NIH MIRA award. Mattia's project will integrate math and physics to develop data-driven frameworks for discovering the mechanisms of biological processes.
💥Congratulations💥 to Seth Cohen on receiving the Centenary Prize🏅 from the Royal Society of Chemistry. Seth's lab investigates how metal ions can be used in therapeutics and new material design. bit.ly/4emSav1
June 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
💥Congratulations💥 to Seth Cohen on receiving the Centenary Prize🏅 from the Royal Society of Chemistry. Seth's lab investigates how metal ions can be used in therapeutics and new material design. bit.ly/4emSav1
💥Congrats💥 to chemistry professor Joel Yuen-Zhou on receiving the prestigious Brown Investigator Award from @caltech.edu! Brown investigators are recognized for conducting innovative fundamental research in the physical sciences that helps improve the human condition. bit.ly/43kFVdn
May 21, 2025 at 6:16 PM
💥Congrats💥 to chemistry professor Joel Yuen-Zhou on receiving the prestigious Brown Investigator Award from @caltech.edu! Brown investigators are recognized for conducting innovative fundamental research in the physical sciences that helps improve the human condition. bit.ly/43kFVdn
UC San Diego Chemistry's Francesco Paesani and team have uncovered a key finding to one of water's unique properties: at high pressure and low temperature, liquid water separates into high-density and low-density liquids. Their work appears in @naturephysics.bsky.social. bit.ly/3FweGU
March 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
UC San Diego Chemistry's Francesco Paesani and team have uncovered a key finding to one of water's unique properties: at high pressure and low temperature, liquid water separates into high-density and low-density liquids. Their work appears in @naturephysics.bsky.social. bit.ly/3FweGU