Advancing Connection Science: A Convening on Physical & Digital Connections

Schedule

Mon Oct 05 2026 at 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-07:00
Location

Great Hall | San Diego, CA

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An interactive, student-led experience where participants become co-designers of connection at UC San Diego.
About this Event
  • What helps people build meaningful connections?
  • How do physical and digital spaces shape our sense of belonging?
  • How can we design a campus where everyone has the opportunity to thrive?


Join us for the first event in the Advancing Connection Science Convening Series, an interactive, student-led experience where participants become co-designers of connection at UC San Diego.

Rather than simply listening to presentations, you'll collaborate across disciplines to share ideas, reflect on lived experiences, and identify research priorities and practical solutions that strengthen connection on campus. Your voice will directly contribute to shaping future research, programs, and initiatives.

Free lunch provided! No research experience required – just curiosity and a willingness to collaborate.

Together, we'll explore:

  • How physical and digital spaces shape connection
  • What makes people feel welcome and included
  • How campuses can foster meaningful relationships through thoughtful design

This is the first of three student-led convenings exploring the science of connection through the lenses of empathy, compassion, and belonging. Future convenings will be held on November 12, 2026, and tentatively in February 2027. While each convening can be attended independently, we encourage participants to join all three to help co-create a shared vision for advancing connection science at UC San Diego.

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Where is it happening?

Great Hall, 9500 Gilman Drive, San Diego, United States

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