Day: May 10, 2017

Douglas Tobias honored by Royal Society of Chemistry

Douglas Tobias, professor of chemistry at UCI, is the 2017 recipient of the Soft Matter & Biophysical Chemistry Award from Britain’s Royal Society of Chemistry. The prize honors outstanding and innovative research in soft condensed matter and the application of physicochemical techniques to biological problems. It includes a cash prize of about $2,600, a medal, […]

Royal Society of Chemistry recognizes William Evans

William Evans, UCI professor of chemistry, is a 2017 recipient of the Centenary Prize from Britain’s Royal Society of Chemistry. Bestowed on outstanding scientists from outside the United Kingdom, the award includes about $6,500, a medal and a certificate. In addition, Evans is invited to give lectures at higher education institutions in the British Isles. […]

Kieron Burke wins 2017 Bourke Award from Britain’s Royal Society of Chemistry

Kieron Burke, professor of chemistry at UCI, is the 2017 recipient of the Bourke Award from Britain’s Royal Society of Chemistry. Bestowed each year on distinguished scientists from outside the United Kingdom, the prize includes about $2,600, a medal and a certificate. As this year’s recipient, Burke, who is also a professor of physics & […]

Grant enables Cecelia Lynch to expand research on faith-based women’s groups in Central Africa

Cecelia Lynch, UCI professor of political science, has received a grant from the University of Notre Dame to expand her research on faith-based women’s groups and activists in the Central African country of Cameroon. Via interviews and observations, Lynch will seek to better understand the gender relations these Christian, Muslim and traditional women experience in their families, […]

UCI study links cellphone proliferation, more frequent calls to mom by adult children

Countries with higher rates of mobile phone subscriptions show increased contact