Physical Science

Highlights of 2012 at UCI

• University of California, Irvine
• Dec. 10, 2012, 3:36 p.m.

Year brings scientific advances, national accolades, international outreach, student achievement and loss of campus stalwarts

Physical Science

A good mix

• University of California, Irvine
• Oct. 22, 2012, 4:15 p.m.

Vy Dong ’98 is back as a chemistry professor specializing in molecular reactions.

Physical Science

Weighing the Earth’s fate

• University of California, Irvine
• Sept. 10, 2012, 2:43 p.m.

Using sophisticated satellite technology, Isabella Velicogna documents the ice sheet melt in Greenland and Antarctica. The assistant professor of Earth system science has shown that glaciers are losing mass at an increasing rate — a trend with dire implications for the planet.

Physical Science

A matter of great importance

• University of California, Irvine
• July 5, 2012, 4:09 p.m.

UCI physicists have played a key role in the search for the elusive Higgs boson.

Physical Science

47th commencement is season of firsts

• University of California, Irvine
• June 15, 2012, 4:34 p.m.

Undergraduate business majors, Cal Teach grads and new traditions are highlights.

Physical Science

Training tomorrow’s teachers

• University of California, Irvine
• May 21, 2012, 1:31 p.m.

Lauds & Laurels staff honoree helps address shortage in math, science educators.

Physical Science

Something in the air

• University of California, Irvine
• Feb. 27, 2012, 3:18 p.m.

UCI-led team makes key discovery about smog in their innovative lab.

Physical Science

Sweat, tears lead to breakthrough

• University of California, Irvine
• Jan. 30, 2012, 4:17 p.m.

Chemist Greg Weiss’ personal loss motivates major new scientific work by him and others.

Physical Science

Using water to predict fire

• University of California, Irvine
• Jan. 17, 2012, 4:38 p.m.

UCI researchers can forecast wildfires using sea surface temperatures.

Physical Science

Highlights of 2011 at UCI

• University of California, Irvine
• Dec. 12, 2011, 2:13 p.m.