Month: November 2016

Ralph Cicerone, fourth UCI chancellor and acclaimed scientist, dies at 73

Founder of Earth system science department was also physical sciences dean, NAS head

The Irvine Museum’s collection of California impressionism comes to UCI

World-class exhibit space planned on campus to house the $17 million collection

Delayed gratification is good for your health, study finds

Recent research suggests that the ability to delay immediate gratification is associated with less frequent consumption of fast food. Away-from-home eating – fast food in particular – is a known contributor to America’s obesity epidemic. “Study results show that insights from behavioral economics – in particular, our ability to delay gratification – may explain why some individuals find it […]

UCI vice chancellor speaks at Compton High School on higher ed opportunities

Visit is part of continuing effort to further increase diversity among UC undergrads

Proteins secreted by beneficial gut microbes shown to inhibit salmonella, invasive E. coli

UCI study finds that microcins help block illness-causing bacteria in inflamed intestines

Peter Burke

UCI, other researchers shed light on process of programmed mitochondrial cell death

Use of graphene sensor also reveals 2 electrochemical gradients in energy production

UCI chemist Shane Ardo named one of 5 inaugural Moore Inventor Fellows

$825,000 in funding will help advance his solar-powered desalination innovation

UCI vice chancellor to speak at Compton High School on higher ed opportunities

Visit is part of continuing effort to further increase diversity among UC undergrads

Training camp becomes training ground

Film & media students get real-life experience aiding TV show crew covering Rams on campus