Tuesday | Friday | Saturday | Other Attractions

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Tuesday Excursions

Scripps Coastal Reserve

The Scripps Coastal Reserve is adjacent to the UC San Diego campus. Set on the bluffs over the Pacific Ocean, this protective reserve consists of two distinct parts: the upland area called the “Knoll” and the “Shoreline”. The reserve also represents an important historical and cultural site, and it has been utilized by Kumeyaay people since ancient times.

This guided walking tour explained the flora and fauna of this unique ecosystem and highlight course-based undergraduate research occurring at the reserve.

• 3:00pm- 4:30pm: Departs from Tata Hall
• Free

Stuart Collection

Born in 1981 to enrich the cultural, intellectual, and scholarly life on the UCSD campus and the San Diego community. The Stuart Collection at UC San Diego comprises a unique collection of more than 20 contemporary sculptures, located throughout campus. This walking tour visited many of the pieces in the Stuart Collection and is an inspiring introduction to the campus.  See the Stuart Collection website for more information on the collection and artists.

• 3:00pm- 4:30pm: Departs from Tata Hall
• Free

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Friday Excursion – Closing Banquet

Birch Aquarium

The MiniOne Systems closing banquet masqueraded as an excursion since it took place at the Birch Aquarium. The aquarium has exhibits of marine animals from Southern California and around the world. They are famous for their sea dragon breeding program, as well as a stunning vista of the La Jolla coast. Participants partook in a gourmet buffet dinner and had access to the exhibits with guides present to answer questions.

• Friday night from 6:30 – 10:00 pm.
• Cost is $100 per person

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Saturday Excursions

On-campus housing was not available for Saturday night.  Those who participated in a Saturday excursion could store their bags at Tata Hall during the day on Saturday.

Rooms were available at the Residence Inn for Saturday night at the conference rate.

San Diego Zoo at Balboa Park

Included transportation to the zoo from UCSD and zoo admission. During this busy time for parking and long lines, our group was dropped off and escorted directly into the Zoo. Participants did not need to wait in the often lengthy ticket lines. This world famous zoo is a leader in conservation genetics and breeding programs for rare animals, including the first documented example of avian parthenogenesis. It has many expansive habitats that allow you to observe the animals interact with each other in family groups. Participants could also enjoy the Skyfari with views of Balboa Park and the city.

• Departed UCSD for zoo at 9:00 am and arrive back at UCSD approximately 6:00 pm.
• Cost was $110 per person.

Scripps Coastal Reserve

A second chance to visit the  Scripps Coastal Reserve. Set on the bluffs over the Pacific Ocean, this protective reserve consists of two distinct parts: the upland area called the “Knoll” and the “Shoreline”. The reserve also represents an important historical and cultural site, and it has been utilized by Kumeyaay people since ancient times. Reserve walk will be led by Heather Henter.

• Departed Tata Hall at 10:00 am and arrived back at 11:30 am.
• Free.

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Other Attractions

If you came with family, or were staying for a long weekend, there were a lot of other local attractions.

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