Street-wise scholar
Pamela Ruiz studies ways to end gang strangleholds in Honduras and the U.S.
February 17, 2009
Month: February 2009
Biologist awarded prestigious Sloan Fellowship
Kevin Thornton, UC Irvine ecology & evolutionary biology assistant professor, has been awarded an Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship. He…
February 17, 2009
Richard F. Kroll remembered as a top literary scholar
UC Irvine English professor Richard F. Kroll, a major figure in Restoration and 18th century literary studies, died Feb. 5…
February 17, 2009
Solar energy center aids product development
UC Irvine scientists believe sunlight is the fuel of the future.
February 13, 2009
Chemistry professor named Scientist of the Year
UCI chemistry professor James Nowick has been named Scientist of the Year by the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian…
February 11, 2009
President Obama pushes the stimulus bill
Matthew Beckmann studies how presidents push their policy proposals in Congress and the consequences of partisan polarization
February 11, 2009
Health sciences students open free weekly clinic
UC Irvine health sciences students – tomorrow’s doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals – have opened a free clinic in Tustin to provide vital primary and preventive care services and referrals for people without adequate access to healthcare.
February 10, 2009
Fueling the hydrogen highway
Scott Samuelsen is UC Irvine’s go-to guy on fuel cell and hydrogen technology.
February 09, 2009
Advanced technology designed by nature
As hybrid-electric vehicles gain popularity, UCI scientists turn to nature to improve battery design.
February 09, 2009
Going green in the workplace
UC Irvine graduate student Sara Kirker has a menu of different ideas for helping Laguna Beach restaurants and hotels go green.
February 08, 2009