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| The Phi Beta Kappa bridge stretches over a path leading to Aldrich Park. (Photo by Steve Zylius / UC Irvine) |
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| | Inaugural Engineering+ Society AI Symposium |
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| Creating a digital twin, personalizing physical rehabilitation devices, and monitoring the impact and safety of artificial intelligence were among the topics discussed at the inaugural Engineering+ Society Institute on AI (Proper AI) Symposium. The institute brings together professors and innovators in engineering, social sciences, art, business, and public policy who meet regularly and work on collaborative projects. “This is a prime example of activation energy – bringing together people in other areas of inquiry so we can get a better hold of challenges and come up with better solutions,” said Faryar Jabbari, Samueli School of Engineering interim dean. |
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| | Dialoguing across difference |
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| This fall, a small cohort of first-year UC Irvine social sciences students will learn to lead difficult conversations with empathy, curiosity and respect. The Dialogue Lab, an academic and leadership program, will guide students through a three-quarter course series focused on civil discourse, dialogue facilitation and conflict navigation. By the program’s end, participants will put those principles into practice as Campus Dialogue Ambassadors. “The program aims to bring students with diverse perspectives to the table, creating opportunities to build understanding, navigate difficult conversations, and find more constructive ways to engage across differences,” said Teresa Neighbors, social sciences director of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging programs. “They’ll put those skills into practice through collaborative problem-solving and civic engagement, helping create a campus culture where differences become an opportunity for dialogue and shared action.” |
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| | Delicious meals to stretch your food dollars |
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| With grocery prices rising, stretching your food budget doesn’t have to mean sacrificing nutrition or flavor. These recipes focus on two of the highest-priced proteins – beef and salmon – and cost-saving techniques to help you build satisfying, affordable meals. |
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| | ICYMI: The Anteater magazine has gone digital |
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| There’s a new way to discover the people, ideas and achievements shaping the campus community. The Anteater, UC Irvine’s alumni magazine, is now digital, bringing alumni stories, groundbreaking research and campus news to life with more frequent content, multimedia features and an easy-to-share online experience. |
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| Celebrate National Taco Day at The Anteatery! Stop by before 2:30 p.m. to enjoy delicious birria tacos served with rice and beans. |
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| | Call for staff voting stories |
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| Leading up to the 2026 midterm elections, UC will help voters of all ages and affiliations access the nonpartisan information they need to make their voices heard. As part of these efforts, UC wants to amplify the voices of staff who plan to head to the polls (or the mailbox) this year. Please take a moment to share your perspectives and experiences on voting to help us tell the story of why the 2026 elections are important to UC staff. Selected answers will be shared on UCnet and other UC publications. |
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| | Award to research the genetics of diabetes and obesity |
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| What makes people genetically prone to diabetes and obesity? That is the central question of a $7.8 million grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health. The funding will support a multidisciplinary study called HERITAGE, led by Wei Li (above), Grace B. Bell Endowed Chair and professor of biological chemistry. The award reflects the long-standing collaboration between the Li Lab and the UC Irvine Diabetes Center with co-investigators Dr. Qin Yang, professor of medicine and center director, and Ya Cui, assistant professor of pathology. |
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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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Higher Ed Dive, Oct. 5 Cited: Lena Shi, assistant professor of education |
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KTLA, Oct. 5 (video) Cited: Dr. Jeffrey Klein, volunteer clinical faculty of dermatology |
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The Orange County Register, Oct. 3 Cited: Angela Robinson, assistant researcher of urban planning & public policy; and Iza Camarillo, research director at the UC Irvine Labor Center |
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