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UC San Diego Professor Receives Mentoring Award for Impact

4/7/2025

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Ryan Kastner, a dedicated computer science professor at UC San Diego, has been honored with the Computing Research Association's Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentoring Award. His mentorship has transformed the lives of over 1,000 undergraduates, with more than 100 pursuing graduate studies. This recognition underscores his crucial role in nurturing the future of computing research.

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Ryan Kastner, a dedicated computer science professor at UC San Diego, has been honored with the Computing Research Association's Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentoring Award. His mentorship has transformed the lives of over 1,000 undergraduates, with more than 100 pursuing graduate studies. This recognition underscores his crucial role in nurturing the future of computing research.