Engineering

UCI researcher Wendy Liu is trying to make the lifesaving devices less life-threatening.

Team creates online maps used by foreign countries to predict – and prepare for – intense rainfall.

UCI team develops iPhone app that mimics a hearing aid and produces basic hearing tests.

In the past year, UC Irvine students, staff and faculty have stepped up in the face of continuing budget challenges and fee increases with innovation, drive and talent. The result? Research breakthroughs, national honors, global outreach, sports firsts – even a Guinness world record. Here are some top 2010 stories.

Physical sciences dean since 2006, the renowned chemist is a 'committed campus collaborator.'

UCI team will explore use of automation in restoring manual dexterity to stroke patients.

Event proceeds will benefit undergraduate, graduate programs.

ASUCI president Sitara Nayudu’s speech welcoming new students marks a personal triumph.

This summer, surfers and swimmers will risk more than sunburn — the ocean could make them sick. UCI researchers are testing the waters and working to improve the detection, identification, measurement and elimination of coastal pollutants.

UC Irvine professor William Cooper follows the trail of plastic debris that's spreading from the coast to the deep sea.