Adventures in
Superconductivity
A Q&A with alumnus and distinguished professor emeritus Brian Maple
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The School of Physical Sciences has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for its academic excellence with top-ranked graduate programs across multiple departments:
CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY (Overall #20)
- Biochemistry #8
- Inorganic Chemistry #14
- Theoretical Chemistry #15
- Physical Chemistry #17
MATHEMATICS (Overall #20)
- Discrete Mathematics #5
- Algebra #10
- Geometry #15
PHYSICS (Overall #21)
- Physics of Living Systems #5
- Condensed Matter #13
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Since 1960, UC San Diego has been educating the next generation of leaders and thinkers in science. Our alumni embody the spirit of the school, and they are a key reason why UC San Diego is known for scientific excellence in research, education and discovery. The Triton family includes more than 13,000 physical sciences alumni, all part of the larger UC San Diego Alumni Network. We encourage you to stay connected with us through email, social media and this website. Please let us know what you’re up to—we’d love to reach out and stay in touch!