Experts at UC Berkeley, with other institutions and businesses, are expected to begin work soon to research and develop technology that will make communication systems more secure. On Monday, the National Science Foundation announced its decision to establish a new center, called the Team for Research in Ubiquitous Secure Technology, that will focus on the […]
Author Archives: Hoorig Santikian
Witnessing history firsthand
As Pouya Gharavi exited St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday morning, he spotted a candle displayed in one of the many memorials that ornamented St. Peter’s Square. The fourth-year political science and history student recognized the only white candle among a group of red candles as one he had lit during a vigil at the square […]
Santa Monica joins resolution to reduce harmful emissions
Santa Monica Mayor Pam O’Connor announced last month that Santa Monica is joining about 10 other cities in drafting a resolution that will commit those who sign on to it to strive to reduce industrial gas emissions, which many scientists say contribute to global warming. O’Connor was responding to an initiative by Seattle Mayor Greg […]
Filling a cavity in health care
Two weekends ago, Jossein Shahangian made his way to Santa Barbara to help Dr. James Rolfe and other volunteers build a portable dental clinic and sort through dentistry supplies. The second-year dental student was volunteering his time to the Afghanistan Dental Relief Project, which aims to construct dental treatment and training facilities in Afghanistan where […]
Events aim to enrich students’ knowledge of global issues
Organizations around campus today will launch a week of events to generate interest and discussion about global issues. “Global Consciousness Week” will provide forums for students to both learn about internationally pertinent topics and share their opinions. Events will focus on three main issues: the tsunami that devastated South Asia in December, the Iraq War […]
Speaker focuses on Palestinians’ future under new leader
Kenneth Stein, discussing the future of the Palestinian people, cited high voter turnout in the 2005 Palestinian elections to emphasize the potential for democratic rule in the region and to emphasize the changes underway. Stein, the director of the Institute for Modern Israel at Emory College, spoke on campus Monday, addressing community members, professors and […]
Travel study can boost resumes, expose students to cultures
Carolyn Hong arrived back in the United States last August after studying the works of Romantic writers in England. Now she prepares to return to England, this time to study at Shakespeare’s birthplace. The third-year English student said the experience of studying in a different setting, among people from another culture, made her experience unforgettable, […]