How Can Computer Science Educators Teach Students to Calibrate their Trust in GenAI Programming Tools?
November 3, 2025
How much do undergraduate computer science students trust chatbots powered by large language models like GitHub CoPilot and ChatGPT? And how should computer science educators modify their teaching based on these levels of trust? These were the questions that a group of U.S. computer scientists set out to answer in a study that will be presented at the Koli Calling conference Nov. 11 to 16 in Finland. In the course of the study’s few weeks, researchers found that trust in generative AI tools increased in the short run for a majority of students. But in the long run, students said they realized they needed to be competent programmers without the help of AI tools. Full Story
Scientists Produce Powerhouse Pigment Behind Octopus Camouflage
November 3, 2025
Scientists have described a new way to produce large amounts of xanthommatin, a natural pigment used in animal camouflage, in a bacterium for the first time. This breakthrough unlocks a promising pathway for designing nature-inspired materials. Full Story
Could Mobile Batteries Enable Electric Construction Vehicles and Enhance Grid Resilience?
October 30, 2025
In a first-of-its-kind test, engineers at UC San Diego are experimenting with large, mobile batteries to both charge electric construction vehicles, and also support a more resilient electric grid. Full Story
UC San Diego Computer Scientist Rose Yu Named 2025 Samsung AI Researcher of the Year
October 30, 2025
UC San Diego computer science professor Rose Yu has been named a 2025 Samsung AI Researcher of the Year, in recognition of her groundbreaking research and contributions to the field of artificial intelligence. Full Story
Transforming Computer Science Education in the Age of AI
October 28, 2025
Educators, education researchers and computer scientists are teaming up as part of a consortium led by the University of California San Diego to reshape the future of computer science education in the era of generative AI. The consortium, supported by $1.8 million from Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, brings together experts from education and nonprofit organizations, as well as industry and academia, comprising thousands of educators in dozens of countries around the world, who in turn will impact tens of thousands of students. Full Story
Generative AI Can Help Athletes Avoid Injuries
October 27, 2025
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have created a model driven by generative AI that will help prevent injuries in athletes and also aid in rehabilitation after an injury. The model could also help athletes train better. Full Story