Humanities duo named Dickson Emeriti Professors
Chancellor Michael Drake recently announced that history professor Keith Nelson and English professor J. Hillis Miller had been appointed Edward A. Dickson Emeriti Professors.
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New technology makes breast cancer surgery more precise at UC Irvine
Device used during breast cancer surgery permits surgeon to determine whether the entire tumor was removed.
Circadian rhythms control body’s response to intestinal infections, UCI-led study finds
Circadian rhythms can boost the body’s ability to fight intestinal bacterial infections, UC Irvine researchers have found.
UCI-led MRSA study slashes deadly infections in sickest hospital patients
Using germ-killing soap and ointment on all intensive-care unit (ICU) patients can reduce bloodstream infections by up to 44 percent and significantly reduce the presence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in ICUs. A new Department of Health and Human Services-funded study released today tested three MRSA prevention strategies and found that using germ-killing soap and ointment on all ICU patients was more effective than other strategies.
Laboratory energy-savings program earns green leadership award
UC Irvine’s Smart Labs technology has resulted in an average total energy savings of 61 percent in buildings in which it’s been installed, and the state of California took notice.
UC Irvine earns STARS gold rating for sustainability achievements
The new program measures and encourages responsible stewardship of Earth’s resources in all aspects of higher education.
Mexican American mothers’ immigration status affects children, grandchildren
Irvine, Calif., May 29, 2013 – Mexican American mothers’ formal immigration status influences the educational achievement of their children and even their grandchildren, according to a new study led by a UC Irvine sociologist. Researchers found – based on a large‐scale survey of young, second‐generation Mexican American adults in Los Angeles – that those whose mothers were authorized […]
UCI undergrads’ work key to global ocean algae count
A new study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that identifies critical marine life relies on work done by UC Irvine undergraduates, according to Earth system science professor Adam Martiny, the lead author.
UC Irvine names Howard Gillman provost and executive vice chancellor
Prominent educator was dean at USC
NASA fellowships awarded to three UCI hydrology graduate students
Three UC Irvine graduate students have received prestigious NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowships for their research projects involving water and climate. NASA provides the awards, which include up to three years of financial support, to ensure training of a highly qualified workforce in disciplines that support its scientific goals. “Each of these students is amazing […]