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Free spirits gather in Gateway Plaza, circa 1975. (Photo courtesy of UC Irvine Libraries Archive) |
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Professors elected to National Academy of Engineering |
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Kyriacos Athanasiou, a Distinguished Professor of biomedical engineering, and Eric Rignot, a Distinguished Professor of Earth system science (above, from left), have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering. They are among 128 academics this year to receive this honor. “Congratulations to Professors Athanasiou and Rignot on this exceptional professional achievement,” said Hal Stern, provost and executive vice chancellor. “Election to the academy is a recognition of their impactful scientific contributions to society, which are helping to provide bioengineering solutions for musculoskeletal afflictions and to advance our understanding of the effects of global climate change.” |
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UCI Lived Experience survey goes live |
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The Office of Inclusive Excellence has launched the UC Irvine Lived Experience Survey, a comprehensive tool designed to capture the experiences and perspectives of our students, staff and faculty on the academic campus. It will explore various aspects of campus life, including feelings of belonging, perceptions of fairness, and experiences on and around campus. The data collected will be used to evaluate and improve campus programs and policies. All students, staff and faculty at the academic campus are encouraged to take the survey. More information about the UC Irvine Lived Experience Survey is available online. |
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Steaming and poaching: A healthier way to cook |
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Often overlooked as cooking techniques, teaming and poaching are well worth adding them to your repertoire, says Katie Rankell, a registered dietitian and program director of UCI Health’s Weight Management Program. This month's recipes will help you master these gentle cooking methods for delicious, guilt-free eating. |
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Reminder: In recognition of President’s Day, there will be no Digest on Monday. See you next Tuesday. |
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Seeking Free Speech and Civic Engagement fellows |
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Each year, the UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement selects fellows from a broad range of disciplines and backgrounds such as law, journalism, higher education, social science, technology and government. The one-year non-residential fellowship runs from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Selected fellowships will be awarded $20,000 to support their work, and up to $5,000 in research funds will be available as needed. Applications are due by March 21, and there will be an information session on Feb. 19 at noon. |
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Congressman tours engineering school’s climate friendly concrete lab |
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U.S. Rep. Dave Min (above, third from right) visited the Henry Samueli School of Engineering on Jan. 30 to learn about groundbreaking efforts to electrify the carbon-heavy cement manufacturing process, one of the world’s largest sources of industrial pollution. UC Irvine professors Mo Li and Iryna Zenyuk (to Min’s immediate left and right, with, from left, students Kathryn Jones, Amadeu Malats Domenech and Wei Geng ) recently won $3 million in research funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance their work in this critical area. “It’s incredible to see all the brain power focused on solving such a critical problem,” said Min after attending a presentation by the professors and touring UC Irvine’s cement and electrochemistry labs. |
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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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Orange Coast Magazine, Feb. 10 Cited: Ananya Devarajan, alumna |
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Office of the California Surgeon General, Feb. 11 Cited: Dr. Afshan Hameed, professor of medicine |
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Scientific American, Feb. 13 Cited: Elizabeth Head, professor and vice chair of pathology
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