Physical Sciences

Where beer and science meet

Brews and Brains group translates complex research for a mass audience

Tassel town

Anteater class of ’17 is ready to tackle the future

Small climb in mean temperatures linked to far higher chance of deadly heat waves

UCI-led analysis of data from India could have dire implications for future

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 & […]

Transformative $30 million gift from Samuelis to fund convergent science building

New UCI facility will fuel major multidisciplinary research and innovation

Living history

Commencement speaker Sylvia Mendez was the focus of a pivotal school desegregation lawsuit

UCI’s James Randerson is elected to National Academy of Sciences

Earth system scientist is honored for climate change studies

UCI’s new 2-D materials conduct electricity near the speed of light

Substances could revolutionize electronic and computing devices