Fulbright students; Cal-Bridge alums

May 31, 2023

Hikers navigate a waterlogged Wednesday Wellness Walk trail at the San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary. The next outing is June 7 at the UCI Ecological Preserve. (Photo: Steve Zylius/UCI)

UCI ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS

Fulbright students recognized

Fulbright students from left, Emma Rosandich, Andrea Valentini, Elizabeth Hafen, Provost Hal Stern and Owen Trimble.

From left, Emma Rosandich, Andrea Valentini, Elizabeth Hafen, Provost Hal Stern and Owen Trimble. (Photo: Will Alvarez/UCI)

UCI’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program award recipients will study, conduct research and/or teach abroad for the 2023-24 academic year in their chosen countries: William Dunkel, a Ph.D. candidate in informatics; Elizabeth Hafen, a senior in psychology and political science; Owen Trimble, a senior in mechanical engineering; Emma Rosandich, a senior in urban studies; and Michelle Wei, a senior in education sciences and social policy & public service, with a minor in political science. Additionally, two alternates were chosen: Andrea Valentini (Dance, Anthropology ‘22) and John Robb (Public Health, Biology ‘22. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program.

Cal-Bridge alums secure faculty posts

Katy Rodriguez Wimberly (left) and Manuel Paul pursued their doctoral degrees in physics and astronomy at UCI and have recently been offered faculty positions at California institutions of higher education. Both were scholars in the Cal-Bridge program, which creates pathways for women and underrepresented students to pursue advanced degrees through one of nine University of California campuses.

EVENTS

ICIT Spring Student Showcase Concert
Friday, 8 p.m. (sponsored by Claire Trevor School of the Arts)

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In Their Own Words: Pierre Crockrell II

Asian American Pacific Islander month is a special time for UCI Men’s Basketball star Pierre Crockrell II to celebrate his culture and represent his family. “Being half Korean, I am able to experience and embrace the Korean culture [and] the Pacific Islander culture as well because my mom is from Hawai'i,” Crockrell says. “Growing up, I did not have many Asian American role models, so now I’m trying to be a good role model for the younger generation.”

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UCI IN THE NEWS

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Travis Howell, assistant professor of strategy and entrepreneurship, cited in The New York Times

Why Are Remote Corporate Workers Having More Fun? Co-Working Spaces.

The New York Times, May 31
Cited: Travis Howell, assistant professor of strategy and entrepreneurship

Duncan Pritchard, Distinguished Professor of philosophy, featured on podcast Office Hours with John Gardner

Episode 67 – Duncan Pritchard Developing Intellectual Character

Office Hours with John Gardner, May 29
Guest: Duncan Pritchard, Distinguished Professor of philosophy

Scott Bartell, professor of environmental and occupational health, cited in Spectrum News 1

EPA seeks public comment on first-ever national drinking water standards for toxic PFAS chemicals

Spectrum News 1, May 27
Cited: Scott Bartell, professor of environmental and occupational health

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