Coronavirus (COVID-19) (Audio)

Financial experts and UC Davis alumni Wylie Tollette, Dan Griggs and Mike Kourey join UC Davis Professor of Finance Ayako Yasuda for a dynamic discussion on the pandemics impact on specific industries, the economic recovery and the most valuable skills people can bring to this job market. They discuss the unique factors leading to this recession and spike in unemployment, as well as the industries...

"Nothing makes you happier than the act of giving," says HRH Princess Dina Mired of Jordan. In a wide ranging interview, she shares how she maintains hope during the pandemic, how we can harness technology to create meaningful social connections, and the impact and importance of healthcare activism. Series: "Compassion Beyond Borders" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Show ID: 36133]

How is COVID-19 affecting the startup ecosystem? Alexa Rae Navarro, executive director of Startup San Diego, joins Phil Blair to discuss pandemic resources for startups and how entrepreneurs can find their path. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 36135]

T. Tylor Behrens, EdD, Associate Vice President for Career Services at St. Mary's University speaks with Steven Mercer, EdD about what recent college grads are experiencing in the job market during COVID-19. He shares how to navigate internships and early career opportunities during the pandemic. Series: "College Applications" [Education] [Show ID: 36134]

Social distancing is not something kids are used to. How can we help them understand why it is important and how to visualize staying 6 feet apart? Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi share tips to help K-12 kids follow safety protocols while still connecting with friends and family. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36094]

Fall of 2020 is full of uncertainty. Many college students are considering taking a gap year. Though it may sound like just a year away from the classroom, through thoughtful planning, students can find many experiential learning opportunities. Find out how gap year programs are operating during COVID-19, how to find programs that fit your needs, and hear from a current gap year student. Series: "...

Nurturing creativity has become critical as the pandemic has forced educators as well as students to change their approach to learning. A panel of Apple Distinguished Educators shares how they have adapted their practices to create effective learning environments, develop supportive peer communities, and embrace flexibility. Hear how they are addressing the mental toll of online life, how creativi...

David Pride, MD, PhD discusses the infrastructure that allows UC San Diego to respond to a public health crisis such as COVID-19. He also shares how creating a Center for Emerging Infections would benefit the region and the state. Series: "UC San Diego Foundation Board" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36144]

How do we open society and campus while mitigating COVID-19 morbidity? With no vaccine currently available, what can be done now? Natasha Martin, DPhil, PhD shares how a smart public health monitoring and reaction approach could work and how UC San Diego plans to implement this plan. Series: "UC San Diego Foundation Board" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 36143]

Lars Bode, PhD discusses the potential links between human milk and human diseases. He explains his lab's work to create COVID-19 therapies based on human milk. Series: "UC San Diego Foundation Board" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36142]

David "Davey" Smith, MD outlines the keys to survival including testing to know where the pathogen is, treating those who have it, and developing vaccines to protect those at risk. He shares what types of testing and treatments are currently available and how research is progressing. Series: "UC San Diego Foundation Board" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36141]

How can cities pinpoint and respond to citizen needs during a pandemic? Kirby Brady, director of the Performance and Analytics Department for the City of San Diego, explains how San Diego is leveraging data to improve city services and innovate traditional city processes. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 36040]

Experts from the UC San Diego Department of Psychiatry talk about the impacts of COVID-19 on memtal health. They share tips for managing anxiety in children, the health consequences of negative experiences, suicide prevention, effective mental health treatments, treatment during the pandemic and much more. Series: "UC San Diego Health Talks" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36058]

The process of applying to college can be daunting. How can students get the support they need and access to the schools they want to attend? Common App aims to help simplify the process and even the playing field for all students. Scott Anderson discusses how Common App works, what the landscape of student and counselor support looks like during the pandemic, public policy, and more. Series: "STE...

How can medicine continue to research, innovate, and provide regular patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic? Gary Firestein, MD, director of the Clinical and Translational Research Institute, dean and associate vice chancellor for clinical and translational research, and a professor of medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine, shares how clinical trials are currently being conducted and how...

Aerosols can move around the globe - affecting our climate and our weather but how do they affect human health? Kim Prather, Ph. D. explores how her work transfers the complexity of the ocean's atmosphere into the lab to better understand the COVID-19 pandemic. Series: "Climate Crisis" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36060]

With campuses closed due to COVID-19, the usual process of college admissions has been disrupted. Lisa Prsekop, director of admissions at UC Santa Barbara shares the creative ways universities are connecting with admitted students such as virtual tours and outreach. She also gives insight into the application review process and how the new rules about standardized test requirements impact students...

Children's emotions can be so strong - especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi share ways to help kids develop tools to deal with stress, emotions, and anxiety. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 35991]

In this presentation from the course The Evolution of Infectious Diseases, professor of biology and infectious disease researcher Justin Meyer provides a detailed overview of the previous, current and future evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Series: "The Evolution of Infectious Diseases with Justin Meyer" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36095]

The US has lagged behind other countries in testing for COVID-19. Dr. Chaz Langelier, UCSF Infectious Disease experts, talks about why we were late to start testing and the importance of widespread testing for a disease that spreads through asymptotic or pre-symptomatic individuals. He also talks about lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI), the leading cause of death due to infection. Currentl...

Standardized testing plays a huge role in college applications but the COVID-19 pandemic has made it nearly impossible to administer tests. What are the next steps for students who have prepped to take them? Should colleges still require test scores? Adam Ingersoll joins Steven Mercer for a discussion about the present and future of these long standing admission requirements. Series: "STEAM: Addin...

Millions of school-aged children are at home. Universities and school districts are employing online education in the U.S. What about in the rest of the world? Join us as we delve into the different ways the education systems around the world are responding to the pandemic, and working to ensure our students stay on track. Millions of school-aged children are at home. Universities and school distr...

UC San Diego professor of biology Justin Meyer, who specializes in infectious disease research presents his course The Evolution of Infectious Diseases with special attention to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the COVID-19 disease and its pandemic spread throughout the world. The last lecture and review of the second half of the course. Series: "The Evolution of Infectious Diseases with Justin Meyer" [Healt...

Should standardized testing be a part of the college admissions process? Akil Bello of The National Center for Fair & Open Testing (FairTest) discusses the test optional movement and breaks down the problems and impacts of standardized testing. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36034]

What is it like to give birth during a global pandemic? Know what to expect when you get to the hospital and learn how your care team will work to keep you and your baby safe and healthy. Series: "Motherhood Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35995]