Gregory Benford, science fiction author and professor emeritus of physics & astronomy at UCI, is the 2019 winner of the Heinlein Award, bestowed for outstanding published works in science fiction and technical writings that inspire the human exploration of space. The award is in recognition of Benford’s body of work, including 32 novels – among […]
With Comic-Con looming, UCI professor says our fascination with superheroes provides fertile ground for teaching fundamentals of physics
A panel of acclaimed local science fiction writers come to UC Irvine to discuss how Philip K. Dick – author of some of the bleakest and most influential science fiction in American literature – was influenced by Orange County, where he spent the last 10 years of his life.
Dean Bill Maurer looks ahead to his next five-year term leading UCI’s largest student-populated school
Second year biochemistry student finds many inspirations to pursue a career in STEM
In the spirit of Halloween, we offer a witches’ brew of peculiar probes and freaky findings by UCI researchers
When not working on the key to limb regeneration, Susan Bryant aims to involve a new generation of women scientists.
An avid reader, student and teacher of science fiction, UCI English professor Jonathan Alexander particularly enjoys stories about Mars. In honor of Curiosity, he’s put together a list of his 10 favorites.
UC Irvine physics professor and award-winning science fiction author Gregory Benford will write the introductory essays for “The Wonderful Future That Never Was,” a collection of predictions made in the pages of “Popular Mechanics” that reflects societies hopes and fears.
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