LETTER FROM THE CHANCELLOR
WITHOUT LIMIT
In the early morning hours on October 18 , I watched with admiration as a member
of our Triton community , astronaut Jessica Meir , PhD ’ 09 , made history as a member of the first all-female spacewalk outside the International Space Station . Her hard work and years of dedication launched her to the utmost heights of human accomplishment . I am proud to see her thrive on so many frontiers of scientific and technological achievement , and yet , I ’ m not surprised .
UC San Diego is consistently ranked first in the nation for enrolling and graduating the most women with majors in science , technology , engineering and math ( STEM ). In fact , one in three degrees awarded to women at UC San Diego are in STEM disciplines — three times the national average . But why UC San Diego ?
From the birth of our experimental campus in 1960 , we have committed ourselves to exploration and discovery far outside the norm . Now approaching our 60th anniversary , we are swiftly realizing our vision to be the nation ’ s leading student-centered , researchfocused , service-oriented public university .
“ I encourage you to come experience the brilliance and energy of our growing campus ... You will always have a place at UC San Diego .”
This fall , we broke ground for the Design and Innovation Building , a collaborative facility that will foster new ideas , products and services from students , faculty , alumni and industry partners . Just steps away from the new Pepper Canyon Station of the UC San Diego Blue Line Trolley extension , this space will be a cornerstone in strengthening our connections to the San Diego community .
We are making this university a preferred destination for students , patients , alumni and the greater community . I encourage you to come experience the brilliance and energy of our growing campus . But wherever you are , if you find yourself looking at the nighttime sky , think of Jessica Meir and the limitless opportunity that brought her into the history books . Recognize that you share in that history , as you , too , attended this remarkable university , and remember that you will always have a place at UC San Diego .
With kind regards ,
Pradeep K . Khosla Chancellor
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