Sukanya Chakrabarti is a UC President's fellow researching the evolution of galaxies in the astronomy department at UC Berkeley.
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ScrippsMiniature robotic ocean explorers to be developed Related: UC San Diego engineers to design systems for controlling underwater devices 
UC Santa BarbaraNew type of supernova explosion reported Researchers join collaborators from UC Berkeley to successfully predict type of exploding star.
UC San Diego ----------------------------------------Research team wins ‘Storage Challenge’ award Researchers from SDSC, UC San Diego and Berkeley Lab highlight 'super-size' flash-memory system.
UC Berkeley ----------------------------------------Research garners nearly $65 million in stimulus money Array of funded projects ranges from studies of leukemia and the immune system to seismology lab upgrades.
UC Riverside ----------------------------------------Modernization affects children’s cognitive development Study finds that children with more modern resources perform better in some areas of cognitive functioning.
UC Santa Barbara ----------------------------------------Physicists move closer to quantum computing Researchers make important advance in electrically controlling quantum states of electrons.
UC San Francisco
----------------------------------------New look at schizophrenia gene Fruit-fly studies point to more dramatic impact of gene missing in those with schizophrenia. More Campus and Lab News Resource Quick Links |
Top Feature UC Regents Regents approve fee increases Regents approve budget plan and expansion of Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan. More: More Top Features Office of the President News
UC RegentsMLK Hospital to reopen Regents approve entering into partnership with Los Angeles County to create nonprofit to reopen hospital in South L.A. 
National LabsPaul Alivisatos appointed director of Berkeley Lab Appointee has held interim director position since January 2009, has been on UC Berkeley faculty since 1988.
UCOP ----------------------------------------Summary of compensation actions Items approved or reviewed by the Regents, related to new hirings, promotions and transfers.
Students ----------------------------------------Programs' growth ensures success of foster youth Most campuses offer services that aid students with housing, finances and transitions to both college and employment.
General News ----------------------------------------DataONE to deal with data deluge Global network provides access and data preservation for Earth and environmental scientists.
Compensation ----------------------------------------Independent review lauds compensation policy changes Task force findings on disclosure, other issues, will be presented to UC Board of Regents at upcoming meeting.
Budget ----------------------------------------UC president seeks $913 million increase in state funding Additional money would help close widening budget gap from state cuts and mandatory costs the state has left unfunded.
UC Regents ----------------------------------------Commission on future hears radical funding ideas Former UC presidents and public policy experts give their take on how to reimagine the University of California.
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----------------------------------------UC ramps up advocacy campaign Entire system community urged to push for renewed funding in the 2010-11 state budget. More Office of the President News |