Dreaming big
After starting a campus club to assist Kenya schools, Nithin Jilla aims to improve access to education on a global scale
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Mathematician garners UCI alumni group’s Extraordinarius award
Lauds & Laurels, UC Irvine Alumni Association’s annual celebration, honors outstanding alumni, students, staff and faculty.
UCI’s iMedEd Initiative named a 2012-13 Apple Distinguished Program
The iMedEd Initiative – UC Irvine’s innovative medical education program based on iPad tablet computing – has been chosen as a 2012-13 Apple Distinguished Program.
Circadian rhythms can be modified for potential treatment of disorders
UC Irvine-led studies have revealed the cellular mechanism by which circadian rhythms – also known as the body clock – modify energy metabolism and also have identified novel compounds that control this action. The findings point to potential treatments for disorders triggered by circadian rhythm dysfunction, ranging from insomnia and obesity to diabetes and cancer.
Gene genie
UCI smartphone app permits secure storage, testing of DNA data
Coming home to an open house
Homecoming attendees get chance to tour the new Newkirk Alumni Center
Highlights of 2012 at UCI
Year brings scientific advances, national accolades, international outreach, student achievement and loss of campus stalwarts
College prep via app design
Coached by UCI students, middle school teams learn STEM skills by creating educational smartphone games
‘A Celebration of Stars’ honors UCI Medalists
UC Irvine’s premier annual event highlights campus contributions.
Shocktoberfest 2012: Fun in many forms
Annual campus blowout features concert, costume contest and court competitions.