Social Ecology

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

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

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.

Awards presented by UCI Alumni Association at May 12 ceremony.

Elizabeth Cauffman’s research on adolescent development has influenced public policy on youth offenders.

UCI Libraries’ spring exhibit chronicles city’s conversion from farmland to model planned community.

While their peers party on, some UCI students spend spring vacation working on various service projects, from planting a garden at a Native American reservation in San Diego County to putting the shine on the Golden Gate national park in San Francisco.

Granddaughter of famed undersea explorer will receive Human Security Award for work on global water issues.

What makes him the fastest half-miler in UCI history? A brilliant desire to be the best.

UCI program helps meet nation’s critical need for more – and better – math and science teachers.