Team creates online maps used by foreign countries to predict – and prepare for – intense rainfall.
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The mainstreaming of black politics
New book by UCI professor Katherine Tate examines factors behind burgeoning ranks of African Americans in Congress.
The bitter legacy of China’s one-child policy
UC Irvine sociologist Wang Feng examines the unintended consequences of China’s 30-year-old edict, which has has produced a serious gender imbalance, a ballooning percentage of seniors and a dwindling labor force.
Making science come alive
UCI students educate, entertain children visiting Santa Ana museum.
2010 a year of challenges, achievement at UCI
In the past year, UC Irvine students, staff and faculty have stepped up in the face of continuing budget challenges and fee increases with innovation, drive and talent. The result? Research breakthroughs, national honors, global outreach, sports firsts – even a Guinness world record. Here are some top 2010 stories.
Sweet rebellion
Rachel Klemek ’91 smuggles healthy ingredients — and attitude — into her Blackmarket Bakery goods.
Looking back into the future
UC Irvine physics professor and award-winning science fiction author Gregory Benford will write the introductory essays for “The Wonderful Future That Never Was,” a collection of predictions made in the pages of “Popular Mechanics” that reflects societies hopes and fears.
Shocktoberfest: Raising spirits
Spirit rally, concert and free food draw about 5,000 students to annual party sponsored by ASUCI and UC Irvine Athletics.
Olive Tree Initiative branches out
UCI’s Olive Tree Initiative has sponsored its third trip to the Middle East, branched out to three other campuses and garnered national recognition.
Evaluating forgetfulness
UCI’s Memory Assessment Clinic is the only outpatient facility in Orange County providing comprehensive services focused solely on the early identification of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.