Education Channel (Video)

Charlie 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 college counselor in his hometown helping students like him shape their futures. Series: "Education Channel" [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 37619]

Founded 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 a five-year grant. To help support our mission or to learn more please click on igotglobal.org. Series: "The Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology " [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 37736]

Leading theater artists experiment with cutting-edge multimedia aesthetics to create "Pia's Wonderous Adventures in Tlaxlandia" - a new work deeply connected to the contemporary Chicanx experience. Inspired by the desire to honor the memory of his mother, playwright José Cruz González created the heroic character of a young girl named Pia who deals with challenging topics in a magical world that models empathy for young viewers and causes them to ask important real-life questions… all while our adventurers travel in a low-rider Taco Food Truck! Series: "Education Channel" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 37370]

There 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]

Finding 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]

As 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 finally, hear from evolutionary biologists about what we’ve learned about disease transmission, changes from the initial Wuhan virus strain and what these variants could mean for the future of this pandemic. Series: "A Deep Look into the Future of Biology" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Education] [Show ID: 37692]

Juan 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" [Education] [Show ID: 37235]

Children 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]

More 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] [Show ID: 36559]

How 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]