February 10, 2026

A Smarter Way for AI to Understand Text and Images

A new method trains artificial intelligence systems to more reliably solve complex problems that require interpreting both text and images. In tests, AI models trained with this method outperformed others in solving math word problems containing images such as charts and diagrams. Full Story

January 26, 2026

First-of-its-kind Cleanroom Turns Inventions into Devices Ready for FDA Approval

The first good manufacturing practices facility located on a university campus in the United States opened this fall at the University of California San Diego. The space is dedicated to building devices that can be implanted in the human body – especially for neurological applications. Full Story

January 12, 2026

Compressed Data Technique Enables Pangenomics at Scale

Engineers at the University of California have developed a new data structure and compression technique that enables the field of pangenomics to handle unprecedented scales of genetic information.  Full Story

January 7, 2026

UC San Diego Engineer Elected Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences

Abdoulaye Ndao has been named a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS), one of the highest honors for scientists working to advance research and innovation in Africa. Ndao’s election is especially notable because he is the first AAS Fellow in UC San Diego’s history. Full Story