UCI physicist proposes new experiment to detect dark matter in our solar system
SpaceQ mission involves atomic clocks on spacecraft placed close to the sun
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Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument team begins 3D mapping of universe
UCI astronomers help gather and study data from more than 30 million galaxies
UCI Podcast: Running for city council as a 24-year-old PhD student
Dylan Green describes the challenges of seeking local elected office, and why more scientists should do so
UCI physicists play a leading role in an international quest to find sterile neutrinos
Collaboration produces most stringent test yet for existence of elusive particles
The UCI Podcast: A conversation with Dean James Bullock, School of Physical Sciences
UCI has posted a new podcast episode featuring an interview with the recently appointed dean of the School of Physical Sciences, James Bullock. Arriving at UCI in 2004, Bullock established a reputation as a leading researcher in astronomy and cosmology. He served as chair of the Department of Physics & Astronomy prior to being named […]
James Bullock to become new dean of UCI School of Physical Sciences
Noted cosmologist is currently chair of Department of Physics & Astronomy
Asteroid named after professor Virginia Trimble
Asteroid 1978VT8 has a new name. The Minor Planet Center of the International Astronomical Union recently dubbed it 9271Trimble in honor of Virginia Trimble, UCI professor of physics & astronomy. “With roughly 7 billion people in the world and 700,000 known asteroids, one person in 10,000 could have one of these entities named after them, […]
9 UCI researchers named AAAS fellows
Honor is conferred for distinguished contributions to their fields
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UCI professors who were also first-generation students form support system
Physicist Jonathan Feng named Simons Investigator
The Simons Foundation has named Jonathan Feng, UCI professor of physics & astronomy, a Simons Investigator in recognition of his exceptional and promising work. The appointment is for five to 10 years and includes up to $1 million in research funding to be used at the investigator’s discretion.