Coronavirus (COVID-19) (Video)

Doctors and scientists around the globe are tirelessly working to end the COVID-19 pandemic. David "Davey" Smith, MD outlines the keys to survival including testing to know where the pathogen is, treating those who have it, and developing vaccines to protect those at risk. Series: "UC San Diego Health Talks" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35943]

UC San Diego professor of biology Justin Meyer, who specializes in infectious disease research presents his course The Evolution of Infectious Diseases with special attention to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the COVID-19 disease and its pandemic spread throughout the world. In this lecture - strategies to combat the evolution of antibiotic resistance in microbes. Series: "The Evolution of Infectious Diseases with Justin Meyer" [Science] [Show ID: 35822]

As the US has become the global epicenter for the pandemic, what are the implications for its southern neighbor? Join Rafael Fernández de Castro, professor and the director of the Center for US-Mexican Studies, Jaime Sepúlveda and Stefano Bertozzi to learn about the situation in Mexico, the government's response and the impact for the border region. Series: "Global Impacts of COVID-19 - A GPS Webinar Series" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 35866]

With deadlines fast approaching for committing to your college of choice, what should be top of mind for the class of 2020? Steven Mercer, PhD talks about how to keep up with the flow of information from admission offices, how to handle wait list decisions, who to contact about financial aid, how to find the university that is the best fit for you in the fall, how grades will be considered in the application process, community college options, and more. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 35937]

During a pandemic, the strain on healthcare professionals extends beyond the hours they see patients. Steven Garfin, MD, orthopedic surgeon and dean of the UC San Diego School of medicine, joins William Mobley, MD, PhD to discuss how COVID-19 has changed the day to day lives of those on the front line as well as the perspective of future medical students. Series: "Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35863]

Building a schedule and keeping a routine that works for your family can help make the transition to distance learning easier. Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi draw on their knowledge as educators and parents to help guide you through creating a structure that encourages learning, communication, and autonomy. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 35854]

School culture unites and engages students, parents, and staff. How do you transition that sense of community from the brick and mortar school to the online learning environment? Karen Young shares a framework for administrators to connect with students and staff in creative, consistent, and meaningful ways. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 35875]

UC San Diego professor of biology Justin Meyer, who specializes in infectious disease research presents his course The Evolution of Infectious Diseases with special attention to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the COVID-19 disease and its pandemic spread throughout the world. In this lecture - the evolutionary dynamics of how microbes develop drug resistance. Series: "The Evolution of Infectious Diseases with Justin Meyer" [Science] [Show ID: 35821]

How do you apply for college during a pandemic? What happens now that the ACT and SAT are canceled? Is it safe to go to college next year? Should I just take a gap year? There are so many unanswered questions creating unease for students and parents. Steven Mercer, EdD helps us all take a deep breath by sharing insight into how colleges will be approaching admissions for the next academic year as well as practical advice for high school juniors and seniors. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 35869]

Responses to the novel coronavirus and the proliferation of COVID-19 cases have varied by country and regime type. Guided by national leaders with dramatically different styles, we take a look across nations and see how Japan, India and other Asian countries outside of China have rolled out their national strategies for containing the pandemic; and take a closer look at who is considered among the best performers. Series: "Global Impacts of COVID-19 - A GPS Webinar Series" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 35865]