The maestro of molecules

Larry Overman conducts research in more than one sense of the word: In the creation of new molecules, he orchestrates chemical reactions to produce symphonic results

Memories in the making

Thomas Carew finds keys to the cellular biology of learning in a simple marine mollusk

Revealing rhythms

Pierre Baldi uses math – and music – to help transform reams of research data into biological breakthroughs

The sky’s the limit (1)

Alumnus Jose Solorio is Councilman for Ward 1 in the City of Santa Ana

Advancing science

When not working on the key to limb regeneration, Susan Bryant aims to involve a new generation of women scientists.

The humanities, way out there

Outreach program asks Santa Ana students to reach for the stars

Citizenship & the University

Humanities Out There

Team player

Lorrie Minkel creates win/win situations

Raising the bar (1)

Intern teacher Brandon Clay had “a beautiful square-root Pythagorean theorem” to present to his seventh-grade Algebra I students. He wrote it on the board and turned expectantly to the sea of young faces – which remained totally blank. They didn’t have a clue. Clay wasn’t sure what to do next. He gazed back at the uncomprehending youngsters, […]

Tools for living

In a society dominated by science and technology, UCI humanists are revitalizing our ability to think creatively, write persuasively and value other cultures