Mikael Nilsson

Taking the ‘waste’ out of nuclear waste

While spent nuclear fuel continues to pile up by the ton across the United States, engineering professor Mikael Nilsson says the solution is clear: recycle it at the commercial nuclear power plants that create it.

Danielle Tinkoff, Sasha Richey, Alexis Hickman, Joe Horwath and Sarah Lyon

Building an eco-friendly Empire

New student sustainable science team makes its mark in Western Riverside.

Elvia Ramirez

Custodial workers ‘insourced’ by UCI

Elvia Ramirez has labored to keep the UC Irvine campus shipshape for more than two decades. As of July 1, she became part of the UC workforce.

How big is your carbon footprint?

UCI research group uses collaborative filtering to build a better online carbon footprint calculator.

Oladele Ogunseitan and Jean-Daniel Saphores

Solving the e-waste dilemma

Electronic devices could create significant environmental and health problems after they are thrown away. UC Irvine researchers are working with engineers, manufacturers and public health officials to find solutions.

UCI researchers address e-waste in Science article

As America’s reliance on cell phones, MP3 players and digital cameras grows, so too do concerns that toxic waste elements…

Sherwynn Umali

The well-rounded student

Sherynn Umali ’03 directs campus organizations, and she says clubs are an essential part of a well-rounded education.

Joseph DiMento

Protecting the planet

Joseph DiMento says law can be an effective tool in protecting natural resources.<

Water spigot

Raising water awareness

More than 1 billion people worldwide have unreliable access to clean water. To raise awareness of this and other water issues, UC Irvine is hosting a two-day public event featuring free movies and a panel discussion with local water experts.

UC Irvine Student Center

Student Center design turns green to gold

UC Irvine Student Center earns kudos for its Earth-friendly design and construction, and it’s healthy for students, too.