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Soon-to-be graduates make their way into the Bren Events Center for the Fall 2024 commencement ceremony on Dec. 16. (Photo: Steve Zylius/UC Irvine) |
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Sustainability achievements and tips from UC Irvine |
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Scientists call ‘bathtub’ flood model outdated |
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UC Irvine and the University of Bristol researchers are urging the climate science community to turn away from an outdated approach to mapping flood hazards known as “bathtub modeling,” which is an assumption that floods spread out over areas as a level pool. A better method is dynamical modeling that solves physics-based equations, said Brett Sanders, a Chancellor’s Professor of civil & environmental engineering.“Bathtub models can both overpredict and underpredict flooding,” Sanders said. “Research studies that oversimplify flooding and don’t represent real-world data pose a threat to transformative action.” |
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Anteater Insider podcast: The right direction with UCI Compass |
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In 2022, UC Irvine launched a data-driven Student Success Initiative called UCI Compass. This initiative combines many data points to personalize and improve the student journey. In the Anteater Insider podcast, Sheri Ledbetter speaks with Astrud Reed, the Compass community of practice manager with the Office of Information Technology. Reed explains what it means to adopt a university-wide community of practice for a campus culture of digital literacy and how it enables UC Irvine to focus on data-driven student success. |
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Physician: Lack of Latino representation in healthcare contributes to disparities |
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Although 40% of Californians identify as Latino, they make up just 6% of the state’s physicians. That disparity contributes to inequities in the healthcare system, says Dr. Charles Vega, director of the Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community, a five-year program that trains physicians to meet the distinctive needs of Latino communities. “These inequities are not new but promote higher rates of death and disease, usually among the most disadvantaged among us. PRIME-LC resonates with me as a means to reduce health disparities,” Vega said. “Every patient has their own personal culture and needs to be met where they live.” |
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Building a legacy of leadership and care |
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Princess Osonwa, a fourth-year psychology student with a minor in biological sciences, is on a path to a healthcare career. She is also active in research, outreach and volunteer programs in the School of Social Sciences, including UC PRIME Pre-Health Pathways program, which offers workshops and resources to help first-generation students and those from marginalized communities succeed in health fields. Through UC3P, Osonwa has volunteered with community-based health initiatives that gave her first-hand insight into inequities among Latino communities in Orange County. “I was conflicted about becoming a medical doctor, but every single day I'm in the UC3P program . . . makes me feel more confident and stronger,” says Osonwa. “I know now that there is a community that I really want to help.” |
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#UCIconnected spotlights interesting updates from the UC Irvine community. #IamUCI spotlights profiles of students, faculty, staff and alumni. Send submissions via email or post on social media with the #UCIconnected or #IamUCI hashtags. |
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U.S. News & World Report, Dec. 16 Cited: Dr. Lisa Gibbs, UCI Health geriatrician and medical director of the SeniorHealth Center |
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Health Central, Dec. 17 Cited: Dr. Yongen Chang, UCI Health nephrologist |
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The Pinnacle Gazette, Dec. 17 Cited: Dr. Dan Cooper, UCI Health pediatrician |
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