Social Ecology

Scott Bollens

Conflicts of interest

Urban planning professor studies cities polarized by ethnic, political and religious differences.

Charis Kubrin

Rhyme and reason

New social ecology associate professor Charis Kubrin analyzes rap music lyrics in societal context.

Wendy Goldberg

When autism hits home

UCI psychologist studies the family dynamic of the developmental disorder.

Sena Koleva

Matchmaking 101

Sena Koleva studies romantic relationships, mate selection and the science of love.

Hongkai Zhao and his former doctoral student Hao Gao

New MO for CT, MRI, and PET

Mathematicians develop safer, cheaper method of internal imaging.

Remote residential research

UCI psychologist uses Google map technology in study of neighborhood effects.

Food for thought

Grad student who appeared on ‘Top Chef’ hopes to make science more palatable.

James Diego Vigil

Former ‘street kid’ now studies them

Professor who grew up in rough LA area credits family and social programs for his success in academia.

Karen Rook

Shedding light on loneliness

Professor Karen Rook studies relationships and how they affect one’s health and happiness. Her research has shed light on the psychological toll of loneliness on the elderly.

2011 Lauds & Laurels recipients

Awards presented by UCI Alumni Association at May 12 ceremony.