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Fog blankets the campus in a soft mist. (Photo by Steve Zylius / UC Irvine) |
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Samueli School of Engineering gift |
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(From left: Henry Samueli, Hoang Nhu and Dean Magnus Egerstedt.) |
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The Samueli School of Engineering has received a philanthropic pledge from technology entrepreneur Hoang Nhu, CEO and founder of NousLogic Telehealth, and his sister Dr. Thuc Trinh Thi Nhu ’93, co-founder with Hoang of Eye-AI Inc., to support the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. The gift will establish the Nhu Family Endowed Fund, a permanent source of flexible support for the department. In recognition of this commitment, the unit will be named the Hoang Nhu Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. “This is an exciting moment for the Samueli School of Engineering,” said Magnus Egerstedt, the Stacey Nicholas Dean of Engineering. “We want to ensure that what happens in our labs and classrooms has real-world impact. The Nhu family’s generosity directly supports our ability to move ideas from lab to market – where innovations can improve lives here in Orange County and beyond.” |
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How to stay safe while riding an e-bike |
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With electric bikes topping many wish lists this past holiday season, the potential for more e-bike riders on the road has physicians sounding the alarm about their dangers. Powered by a motor and battery, e-bikes can go much faster and farther than traditional bicycles, heightening the potential for serious injury or death. “We have seen e-bike crashes and related injuries increase nearly 100 percent annually in recent years – that’s why e-bike safety is so important,” said Dr. Sigrid Burruss, a UCI Health trauma and critical care surgeon. |
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What drives California's worst fire years |
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What makes one fire season worse than another in fire-prone parts of the world like California is poorly understood. A new study by UC Irvine researchers reveals how clusters of lightning-ignited fires called fire complexes are the chief drivers of the most destructive fire years. “The concentrated energy released from two fire fronts getting close to one another can allow fires to punch into the upper atmosphere,” said James Randerson, professor of Earth system science and co-author of the study. “When this happens, winds near the surface can become erratic, hampering fire suppression.” NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy supported the study. #SpeakUp4Science |
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Awesome discoveries from UC research in 2025 |
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University of California researchers made their mark in 2025. Learn about amazing UC discoveries from the past year, brought to you by the incredible partnership between federal research funding and UC ingenuity. UC Irvine researchers were specifically lauded for gene editing the brain’s immune cells to get medicines across the blood-brain barrier. In addition, UC Irvine is part of the LA Fire Health Study, a long-term effort to track pollutants released by the fires over time and provide science-based guidance to residents about the health risks. |
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Building connection and confidence |
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(Deborah Kamliot (right), masters alumna, and Maryam Fallatah, Ph.D. alumna at a recent graduate networking mixer.) |
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In today’s job market, technical expertise and academic excellence only go so far. The ability to build relationships is one of the most valuable competencies graduate students can possess. Recognizing this need, the UC Irvine Graduate Division launched a series of networking mixers designed specifically to support scholars in strengthening these essential skills. Jennifer Ellinger, associate director of development and industry partnerships, shares how these mixers came to life and the impact they are having on graduate student success. |
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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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The New York Times, Dec. 29 Cited: Jill Johnston, associate professor of environmental & occupational health |
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The Orange County Register, Dec. 26 Cited: UCI Health – Irvine |
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Politico, Dec. 24 Cited: Veena Dubal, professor of law |
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