John Chaput can store the Declaration of Independence in a single molecule
By using a synthetic genetic polymer, the UCI researcher overcomes prior limitations and lets you hold the world in the palm of your hand
March 01, 2021
Faculty
School of Education is awarded $1.25 million to introduce novel math game in K-12 district
The UCI School of Education has received a three-year, $1.25 million research award from the NewSchools Venture Fund’s EF+Math Program to introduce Fraction Ball in the Santa Ana Unified School District. With the innovative mathematics game, arcs and colors are added to the design of a basketball court, helping children visualize equivalencies between fractions and […]
February 23, 2021
Making juvenile justice more just
Innovative O.C. Young Adult Court gives youthful offenders a second chance
February 22, 2021
UCI researchers join forces to tackle challenges in human health and the environment
Newest building on campus is designed from the ground up to foster collaboration
February 22, 2021
UCI researchers eavesdrop on cellular conversations
New computational tool decodes biological language of signaling molecules
February 17, 2021
Transforming human health
The COSI labs are home to up-and-coming laser technology that can be used to fight disease and illness
February 16, 2021
Remembering Distinguished Professor Emeritus J. Hillis Miller
Influential scholar established UCI as national leader in critical theory
February 11, 2021
Business professor Imran Currim co-authors article on how to win over vaccine skeptics
Imran Currim, UCI Distinguished Professor of business and director of The Paul Merage School of Business’ Beall Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, is co-author of an article that offers three recommendations for harnessing the power of influencers, celebrities and the fear of missing out to speed acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines. These customer-centric approaches include recognizing […]
February 09, 2021
Assistant professor Michael Méndez named to L.A. Regional Water Quality Control Board
Michael Méndez, assistant professor of urban planning & public policy, has been appointed by state Gov. Gavin Newsom to the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board. The panel, one of nine statewide, is part of the California Environmental Protection Agency. Its mission is to preserve and enhance water quality in the L.A. area for […]
February 08, 2021
UCI-led study finds that immigration policies curb affected students' education, well-being
Laura Enriquez, UCI associate professor of Chicano/Latino studies, is lead author of a new report from the UC Collaborative to Promote Immigrant and Student Equity summarizing the results of a study of children of immigrants attending the University of California. Findings indicate that immigration policies disrupt the educational experiences and well-being of not only undocumented […]
February 02, 2021