Spirit Magazine - June 2014 - (Page 1)

LIVING THE Life Aquatic Meeting the Beach Each year, during UC San Diego's Welcome Week, students gather for beach games, surf and kayak lessons, and a massive beach cleanup. The event, called Meet the Beach, provides an opportunity for the campus to connect with its unique community and environment. The cleanup is a part of the Volunteer50 initiative, which encourages the campus community to perform 50 hours or more of community service during the Campus volunteers help clean up the beach academic year. Conserving Coral Reefs In addition to their natural beauty, coral reefs are ecologically and economically important ecosystems. By using computers to control CO2 and water temperature above complex reef systems, Davey Kline is simulating future ocean conditions to better understand what might happen as the oceans warm and acidify. His research will help guide future decisions to protect and conserve the valuable reefs. Davey Kline, Ph.D. REINVENTING Medicine Fighting Malaria on Multiple Fronts Malaria affects anywhere from 250 to 500 million people annually. Despite recent advances, the ailment persists as one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases. Elizabeth Winzeler's innovative research at the interface of chemistry and 's genetics employs advanced screening programs to create novel candidates for possible treatment. Her work investigates new classes of drugs that appear to target the disease parasite at all stages of its development and transition. Elizabeth Winzeler, Ph.D. Building a Model of Autism Autism spectrum disorders are complex neurodevelopmental diseases characterized by deficits in verbal communication, impaired social interaction, and limited and repetitive interests and behavior. Alysson Muotri and colleagues have used stem cells from patients with Rett syndrome, one of the most aggressive forms of autism, to create the first human cellular Alysson Muotri, Ph.D. Learn more at ucsd.edu. model of the disorder that could be used for drug screening, diagnosis and personalized treatment. http://www.ucsd.edu http://www.ucsd.edu

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - June 2014

Spirit Magazine - June 2014
Contents
Set your sights on Atlanta
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Eat Drink Sleep
Create a stir with Sriracha
Try a Midwest take on crab cakes
Wise Guide
Spice up small talk
Learn about a little bird
Numbers
Business
Hop over hurdles
Ask for expert opinions
Size up adjustableheight desks
Follow Your Nose
Scents & Sensibility
Your Adventure In Galveston
Promotional Series: Spirit of Music City
Calendar
Craft a critter at a snail’s pace
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Products & Services
Flight Service
Terminal Maps
Information
Rapid Rewards and A+ Rewards Partners
Route Map
The “If” List
Get to know Gabrielle Union

Spirit Magazine - June 2014