ON THE COVER
Let ’ s Get Small
PAGE 20 With nanomedicine making a universe of us all , UC San Diego researchers are leading the ( inner ) space-race , from rockets that swim in the stomach to targeted cancer therapies . Take a glimpse at how the smallest things can make the biggest impact .
More Than Skin Deep
The plays and poetry of Paul S . Flores , ’ 95 , have long explored deep cultural issues with a rawness that demands attention . But his latest production is the most indelible yet .
Move Over , Droids
No galaxy far , far away can compete with UC San Diego ’ s real-life robots , poised to become our next generation of helpers , teachers and maybe even friends .
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What ’ s a Chair ?
For a university , it ’ s far more than four legs and a seat . Meet the men and women endowed with the means to make a difference in the world .
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