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In addition to his work as a theorist, the Computer Science Division chair has also launched accessible, international coding programs and advocated for high quality public STEM education in California. The post Jelani Nelson uses computer science tools to replicate human thought appeared first on Berkeley News.

UC Berkeley researchers have created a new manufacturing technique that could revolutionize how antennas are made and open new design possibilities. The post Engineers 3D print tiny, intricate antennas appeared first on Berkeley News.

As a series of historic fires continue to burn in L.A., scholars offer insight into their causes and fallout. The post Health, housing and the path ahead: UC Berkeley researchers on the Los Angeles fires appeared first on Berkeley News.

Donald Trump does not hide his disdain for California and its perceived progressive values. Now UC Berkeley analysts say he may be planning an offensive against the state that extends from public health and climate to immigration, energy and education. The post Trump may be planning a sharp, extended conflict with California, experts say appeared first on Berkeley News.

john a. powell and Stephen Menendian, director and assistant director of UC Berkeley’s Othering and Belonging Institute, discuss their 2024 book, Belonging Without Othering: How We Save Ourselves and the World. The post Berkeley Talks: A blueprint for creating a world where everyone belongs appeared first on Berkeley News.

Chancellor Rich Lyons writes in support of those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. The post A message from Chancellor Lyons: A time for caring and compassion appeared first on Berkeley News.

Watch UC Berkeley professor Stephanie Pau explain the science behind biogeography in 101 seconds. The post This scientist uses satellites to map the Earth’s plant life — and help combat climate change appeared first on Berkeley News.

The Climate and Society Center aims to accelerate California’s equitable transition to renewable energy and zero-carbon emissions. The post Ambitious new center will link scientific analysis and environmental justice appeared first on Berkeley News.

The grant, from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, will support a multiyear initiative that confronts censorship and surveillance targeting academic and artistic freedom. The post UC Berkeley awarded $2.6 million grant to counter arts censorship appeared first on Berkeley News.

Announced by President Joe Biden, the award honors the nation's technological trailblazers The post UC Berkeley’s Jennifer Doudna receives National Medal of Technology and Innovation appeared first on Berkeley News.

"Permanent supportive housing" helps reduce chronic homelessness — here's how it works and why it's so needed in California. The post What is ‘permanent supportive housing’?: an explainer from Berkeley’s Terner Center appeared first on Berkeley News.

The post University of California announces series of UC Presidential Search town halls appeared first on Berkeley News.

The trend reflects an increase in Californian students enrolling across the UC system. The post New data show an increase in Californians enrolling as undergraduates at UC Berkeley appeared first on Berkeley News.