Month: December 2021

Aerial photo of the city of Irvine

Approaching its golden anniversary, Irvine sets a gold standard for safety

UCI criminologists examine how the city defies expectations by keeping crime levels low

Orange County’s COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise

Spectrum News 1 (City News Service), Dec. 9, 2021

Positive COVID-19 self-test? An epidemiologist shares 3 things to do ASAP

Well + Good, Dec. 9, 2021

The future of COVID-19 is likely to mirror the flu, expert says

KCBS Radio, Dec. 9, 2021 (Audio)

UCI-led study offers framework for including racism’s health effects in pharmacy curricula

Racism has been declared a national public health crisis by the American Public Health Association. With the minority population in the U.S. being the fastest-growing demographic, experts say, it’s essential that healthcare professionals recognize the social determinants of health among racial and ethnic minorities. Education and training, they say, should begin in school so that […]

Predicting the course and impact of the Covid crisis in the new year

Forbes, Dec. 8, 2021 (Contributor)

‘Could the timing be worse?’ Omicron hits as college students travel for winter break

Los Angeles Times, Dec. 8, 2021

Michael Méndez, UCI assistant professor of urban planning & public policy, in front of #UCOP26 signage at the 2021 U.N. Climate Change Conference

Michael Méndez’s COP26 adventure

The UCI professor reflects on his first trip to the UN Climate Change Conference

UCI engineering professors named fellows by the National Academy of Inventors

Awardees recognized for their contributions to the economy and societal welfare

Pfizer CEO just gave this worrying update on Omicron

Best Life, Dec. 7, 2021