Social Sciences

An Vinh Tran

Fill 'em up

Students help outfit campus with new hydration stations to turn the tide against wasteful consumption

James Weatherall

From physics to finance

In new book, professor explores scientists’ role on Wall Street

Highlights of 2012 at UCI

Year brings scientific advances, national accolades, international outreach, student achievement and loss of campus stalwarts

Stacked pennies about to topple

On edge

UCI economist discusses potential impact of falling off ‘fiscal cliff’

Dancers and Singers at the 'Celebration of Stars'

‘A Celebration of Stars' honors UCI Medalists

UC Irvine’s premier annual event highlights campus contributions.

Soraya Azzawi

Focusing on refugees

Dalai Lama Scholar Soraya Azzawi is dedicated to raising awareness of human rights struggles and the plight of refugees around the world.

Professor Russell Dalton

The influence of independents

New bloc of voters who eschew traditional party politics could determine next president, professor says.

A passion for politics

Sophomore Sanaa Khan spent much of Welcome Week signing up new voters. Her enthusiasm is evident both in and out of class.

Seeing how the other half lives

Art exhibit evokes milieu of families residing in budget motels.

The day they became doctors

They entered the UC Irvine School of Medicine with dreams of making a difference someday, five eager students armed with distinctive skills, talents and experiences they hoped could be used to improve human health. They saw their dreams come into focus on Match Day, March 16, when they learned where they will start their careers as doctors.