University of California Video Podcasts (Video)

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 Channel" [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 Channel" [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 Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 35875]

Where did we humans come from? When did we become the dominant species on the planet?

Experts take you on an exploration of the last half-decade of new evidence from ancient DNA, fossils, archaeology and population studies that has updated our knowledge about The Origins of Todays Humans. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 35722]

Cutting edge technology to combat the constant threat of wildfires in California.

Hands-on experience in designing, building and programming robots. Looking for better ways to capture runoff and use it to not only increase groundwater quantity, but also quality, and research and applications of computer vision. Series: "On Beyond" [Science] [Show ID: 35708]

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 Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 35869]

Where did we humans come from? When did we become the dominant species on the planet?

Experts take you on an exploration of the last half-decade of new evidence from ancient DNA, fossils, archaeology and population studies that has updated our knowledge about The Origins of Today's Humans. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 35718]

Dr. Andi Tenner, Co-Director, UCSF WHO Collaborating Centre for

Emergency and Trauma Care, looks at emergency care systems needed to ensure care for the acutely ill and injured. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35576]