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February 2010
Feb. 9	Cultivating STEM education . FEATURE: Summit aims to boost student interest, achievement in science, technology, engineering, math.
Feb. 8	No mere pipe dream . FEATURE: UCI engineers are working on robotic technology to rehabilitate the nation's aging water infrastructure.
Feb. 8	Healing the exam room . FEATURE: Grad student correlates innovative design with increased communication, patient satisfaction.
Feb. 8	Helping Haitians find family . FEATURE: Professor Chen Li and his computer science student team created a "People Finder" Web site to help Haitian quake victims reunite with family.
Feb. 8	National leaders to convene at STEM Summit 2010 to address math, science education . ADVISORY: Feb. 18-19 conference will bring together national leaders to explore innovative approaches and research in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education.
Feb. 3	From breast cancer patient to bride-to-be . FEATURE: Binh Phan is planning her future - including a dream wedding - thanks to cancer treatment at UC Irvine Medical Center.
Feb. 3	Erwin Chemerinsky to discuss First Amendment and diversity . ADVISORY: Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the UC Irvine School of Law, will address issues of free speech in a multicultural society.
Feb. 2	Data defenders . FEATURE: UCI researchers try to ward off increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks.
Feb. 1	Serious about sobriety . FEATURE: UC Irvine launches new measures to promote campus safety and prevent alcohol abuse.
Feb. 1	What's on your mind? . FEATURE: Donald Patterson, director of the Laboratory for Ubiquitous Computing & Interaction, discusses social media and its future.
Feb. 1	Music professor gets 'Lost' . FEATURE: UCI's Amy Bauer oversees a Web site offering critical analyses of the popular TV show.
Feb. 1	Social sciences speakers to discuss the brain and behavior, immigration and state politics . ADVISORY: Social sciences speakers to discuss the brain and behavior, immigration and state politics
January 2010
Jan. 28	Maintaining a healthy brain as you age is topic of public lecture . ADVISORY: Denise Park of the University of Texas at Dallas will discuss "The Scaffolded Mind: How Your Brain Adapts to Aging" as part of the UC Irvine Distinguished Lecture Series on Brain, Learning & Memory.
Jan. 27	Chinese medicine goes global . FEATURE: Anthropology professor studies evolution of traditional practice among rural poor into lucrative industry embraced by Americans.
Jan. 27	Could stem cells reverse MS? . FEATURE: Biologist Tom Lane and a team of UCI researchers are leading an effort to determine whether a stem-cell-based treatment can repair neurological damage caused by multiple sclerosis.
Jan. 27	Richard Matthew to speak on 'blood diamonds,' violence in Africa . ADVISORY: Richard Matthew discusses "From Blood Diamonds to Mountain Gorillas: An Environmental Perspective on Peacebuilding in Africa," based on his field research on violence driven by the struggle to control natural resources in sub-Saharan Africa.
Jan. 25	Object lessons . FEATURE: Diane O'Dowd uses objects from her garage to demonstrate biology principles and engage students.
Jan. 25	Warming the heart . FEATURE: UCI Stars, winners of the Living Our Values staff team award, make quilts to comfort cancer patients.
Jan. 25	Patient advocate . FEATURE: Dr. Ralph Clayman brings surgical precision and a singular focus on healing to his new role as medical school dean.
Jan. 22	MLK week: a call to action . FEATURE: UCI's 26th annual celebration of civil rights leader encourages activism, service.
Jan. 21	Shaking up earthquake theory . FEATURE: New information about the inner workings of earthquake faults could change how experts estimate the potential for the next "big one," according to UC Irvine researchers.
Jan. 19	Clot-causing heart pouch may raise stroke risk . RELEASE: UC Irvine cardiologists have found a pouchlike structure inside the heart's left atrial chamber that may be a potent source of stroke-causing blood clots. The discovery of this left atrial pouch could provide answers and inform neurologists' efforts to prevent stroke recurrences.
Jan. 19	Urban 'green' spaces may contribute to global warming . FEATURE: Turfgrass management creates more greenhouse gas than plants remove from atmosphere, study finds.
Jan. 19	Show biz becomes academic . FEATURE: UC Irvine graduate finds her niche in the emerging field of entertainment education doing research fro medical shows.
Jan. 19	Master of improvisation . FEATURE: Jazz pianist, composer and teacher connects with people through his music.
Jan. 19	Gorillas carry malignant malaria parasite, study reports . RELEASE: UCI, French study finds that gorillas carry malignant malaria parasite.
Jan. 19	Urban 'green' spaces may contribute to global warming, UCI study finds . RELEASE: Turfgrass management creates more greenhouse gas than plants remove from atmosphere.
Jan. 12	New stroke therapy successful in rats . FEATURE: People with impaired mobility after a stroke soon may have a therapy that restores limb function long after the injury, if a supplemental protein works as well in humans as it does in paralyzed rats.
Jan. 12	New stroke therapy successful in rats . RELEASE: People with impaired mobility after a stroke soon may have a therapy that restores limb function long after the injury, if a supplemental protein works as well in humans as it does in paralyzed rats.
Jan. 11	Anti-racism activist, writer to talk at Martin Luther King Jr. event . ADVISORY: Writer and activist Tim Wise will deliver the Dr. Joseph White Lecture as part of UC Irvine's 26th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium.
Jan. 11	Standing up to autism . FEATURE: For OC Kids, a part of the UCI Department of Pediatrics, is the county's leading medical resource for young children with with autism and their families.
Jan. 11	Oceans losing ability to absorb greenhouse gas . FEATURE: Like a dirty filter, the Earth's oceans are growing less efficient at absorbing vast amounts of carbon dioxide, the major greenhouse gas produced by fossil-fuel burning, reports a study co-authored by Francois Primeau, UC Irvine Earth system science associate professor.
Jan. 11	Creating global citizens . FEATURE: Humanities program offers diverse language courses, from Arabic to Vietnamese.
Jan. 11	Polygamy, violence against women topics of inaugural lecture at UCI . ADVISORY: Rose McDermott, Brown University political science professor, will discuss the increasing rates of violence against women in polygamous sects during the inaugural David & Sylvia Easton Lecture.
Jan. 5	Learn at breakfast lecture how glowing molecules illuminate chemical reactions . ADVISORY: Suzanne Blum, assistant professor of chemistry, will discuss "Glowing Molecules Show How Chemical Reactions Work" as part of the 2009-10 Discover the Physical Sciences Breakfast Lecture Series.
Jan. 4	Shedding light on molecular science . FEATURE: Suzanne Blum, assistant professor of chemistry, previews her public talk about glowing molecules.
Jan. 4	Changing the rules of the road . FEATURE: Exploring alternatives to vehicle travel in Southern California becomes challenging social and research experiment for anthropology grad student who gave up her car three years ago.
Jan. 4	Coming back from cancer . FEATURE: A Laguna Beach man was helping his neighbor, a UCI oncologist, with a fundraising campaign for young adult cancer patients when he joined their ranks.
Jan. 4	Healthy aging . FEATURE: UCI's Dr. Sonia Sehgal acts as a decade-by-decade guide on the path to healthy aging.
Jan. 4	Going to extremes . FEATURE: Whether he's studying cells, shooting photographs or running a 135-mile marathon, UCI neurobiologist Ian Parker pushes the limits.
December 2009
Dec. 17	UCImpact: Stem cell research . FEATURE: It's been five years since Californians approved Proposition 71, which created the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine and authorized up to $3 billion for the emerging field of stem cell biology. Since then, UCI's program has thrived.
Dec. 15	Giving the gift of life . FEATURE: UC Irvine honors organ donors, recipients and families with rose dedication ceremony, including one woman whose decision to to donate her husband's organs gave rise to a new program at UC Irvine Medical Center.
Dec. 14	Strict blood sugar control in some diabetics does not lower heart attack, stroke risk . RELEASE: Strictly controlling blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetics with coexisting health problems such as heart disease and hypertension does not lower their risk of a heart attack or stroke, according to a UC Irvine Health Policy Research Institute study.
Dec. 14	California’s troubled waters . RELEASE: The view from space is not pretty as satellites show California groundwater being pumped for irrigation in unsustainable quantities.
Dec. 14	California's troubled waters . FEATURE: The view from space is not pretty as satellites show California groundwater being pumped for irrigation in unsustainable quantities.
Dec. 14	Year of discovery, growth at UCI . FEATURE: High points of 2009 range from the volleyball court to the operating room with demonstrations of drive and dedication by UC Irvine students, faculty and staff.
Dec. 14	The joiner . FEATURE: Oracio Sanchez '09 earned the Living Our Values Student Award for his campus involvement and for bringing people together. Once an outsider, he found a sense of belonging at UCI.
Dec. 8	Big man on campus . FEATURE: By specializing in the family business - power basketball - UCI's Eric Wise has become one of the top players in the Big West Conference.
Dec. 7	Healing the tiniest patients . FEATURE: UCI's nursing school graduates build satisfying careers caring for critically ill and premature babies at UC Irvine Douglas Hospital.
Dec. 7	Getting the high-tech treatment . FEATURE: Recent additions at UC Irvine's Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center decrease patients' radiation exposure, increase their comfort.
Dec. 7	Standing on protocol . FEATURE: Alumnus Roy Fielding helped develop the now-familiar HTTP that guides the flow of Internet information.
Dec. 7	A cultural institution . FEATURE: Matt Astrella helps UCI Bookstore become center of campus literary life and home for new authors.
Dec. 4	UCI to host 'think tank' . FEATURE: Prestigious conference brings 100 presenters to UC Irvine in subjects ranging from informatics to science and technology studies, and from media studies to digital art and design.
Dec. 2	Budget cuts spur write-in campaign . FEATURE: California legislators and Gov. Schwarzenegger get the message from UC Irvine: It's time to re-invest in higher education.
November 2009
Nov. 30	'A recipe for disaster' . FEATURE: Geriatric oncologist Dr. Homayoon Sanati decries the underrepresentation of seniors in clinical trials. He's working with his UCI colleagues to provide a solution.
Nov. 30	The blood detective . FEATURE: UCI hematologist Dr. Jae Chang employs medical sleuthing skills to identify rare blood disorders.
Nov. 30	Tech and teens . FEATURE: Digital media use is transforming the way young people learn, UCI researcher Mizuko "Mimi" Ito has found, and schools should take note.
Nov. 30	UCI alumni help the homeless . FEATURE: The Illumination Foundation, started by six UCI students, helps homeless families find the way back to self-sufficiency.
Nov. 30	A journalist's journey . FEATURE: Award-winning reporter Erika Hayasaki trains a new generation of writers at UCI.
Nov. 25	'Budget Write-In' attendees will urge re-investment in higher education . ADVISORY: California legislators will hear from constituents about cuts to education thanks to write-in effort hosted by UC Irvine.
Nov. 24	'Tis the season . FEATURE: As director of UC Irvine's Weight Management Program, Linda Gigliotti often sees the end results of holiday overindulgence. But the new year doesn't have to dawn with new pounds, she says, especially if you can make wise food and beverage choices without sacrificing good cheer.
Nov. 23	The e-waste dilemma . FEATURE: Electronic devices could create significant environmental and health problems after they are thrown away. UC Irvine researchers are working with engineers, manufacturers and public health officials to find solutions.
Nov. 23	A new physics frontier . FEATURE: After more than one year of repairs, the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland is back on track to create high-energy particle collisions and yield extraordinary insights into the nature of the physical universe. Eight UC Irvine scientists are involved.
Nov. 23	A quantum leap forward? . FEATURE: With $160,000 from the National Science Foundation, Jeff Barrett and colleagues are combing through, scanning and preserving documents they hope will shed light on how to understand measurement as a consistent physical process in quantum mechanics - one of physics' most debated puzzles that Everett believed he had solved as a graduate student.
Nov. 23	Dalai Lama scholarship goes to student promoting kindness at UCI . RELEASE: Jasmine Fang named 2009-10 Dalai Lama Scholar for her efforts to encourage kindness on campus.
Nov. 23	A quantum leap forward? . RELEASE: With $160,000 from the National Science Foundation, Barrett and colleagues are combing through, scanning and preserving documents they hope will shed light on how to understand measurement as a consistent physical process in quantum mechanics – one of physics’ most debated puzzles that Everett believed he had solved as a graduate student.
Nov. 19	Learn about black holes in galaxies at physical sciences breakfast lecture . ADVISORY: Aaron Barth, physics & astronomy associate professor, will discuss “Supermassive Black Holes in Galaxies” as part of the 2009-10 Discover the Physical Sciences Breakfast Lecture Series.
Nov. 17	The mummy's curse: hardened arteries . FEATURE: A UCI study shows that hardening of the arteries has been detected in Egyptian mummies as old as 3,500 years, suggesting that factors causing heart attacks and strokes are not solely byproducts of modern times.
Nov. 17	Black hole patrol . FEATURE: UC Irvine's Aaron Barth, physics & astronomy associate professor, will speak on "Supermassive Black Holes in Galaxies" as part of the 2009-10 Discover the Physical Sciences Breakfast Lecture Series.
Nov. 16	Race colors public opinion of Obama . FEATURE: Study finds that race matters in public's opinion of President Barack Obama and his policies.
Nov. 16	Stem cells alleviate tumor treatment side effects . FEATURE: Human embryonic stem cells could help people with learning and memory deficits after radiation treatment for brain tumors, suggests a new UC Irvine study.
Nov. 16	Glimpsing a greener future . FEATURE: UCI computer model foresees effects of alternative transportation fuels.
Nov. 16	UCI researchers create compound that boosts anti-inflammatory fat levels . RELEASE: UC Irvine pharmacology researchers have discovered a way to boost levels of a natural body fat that helps decrease inflammation, pointing to possible new treatments for allergies, illnesses and injuries related to the immune system.
Nov. 16	Racial prejudice a factor in opinions of Obama, study finds . RELEASE: 'Hidden biases' behind opposition to president and his healthcare plan.
Nov. 16	Glimpsing a greener future . RELEASE: A UCI computer model foresees the effects of alternative transportation fuels.
Nov. 12	Still on the money . FEATURE: "The Threepenny Opera," enjoying its third revival at UCI, has something of a storied past on campus.
Nov. 12	How reliable is your wireless network? UCI panel to discuss new infrastructure . ADVISORY: Tweeting, linking, Facebooking and you think you've got privacy? UCI panel will discuss the need for developing secure network infrastructure.
Nov. 10	A veteran's message . FEATURE: UCI student embarks on a new mission to more fully integrate his fellow veterans into higher education and the future of the country.
Nov. 10	Bringing the past to life . FEATURE: UCI History Project helps K-12 teachers improve lessons.
Nov. 9	The missionary doctor . FEATURE: Dr. Kenneth Chang brings lessons learned in a Taiwanese fishing village to sophisticated digestive disease care.
Nov. 9	On the cutting edge . FEATURE: UCI ophthalmologists pioneer zigzag incision technique that improves outcome of laser-assisted corneal transplantation.
Nov. 9	Stem cells restore mobility in neck-injured rats . FEATURE: The first human embryonic stem cell treatment approved by the FDA for human testing has been shown to restore limb function in rats with neck spinal cord injuries - a finding that could expand the clinical trial to include people with cervical damage.
Nov. 9	UCI embryonic stem cell therapy restores walking ability in rats with neck injuries . RELEASE: The first human embryonic stem cell treatment approved by the FDA for human testing has been shown to restore limb function in rats with neck spinal cord injuries - a finding that could expand the clinical trial to include people with cervical damage.
Nov. 9	Stem cells restore cognitive abilities impaired by brain tumor treatment, UCI study finds . RELEASE: Human embryonic stem cells could help people with learning and memory deficits after radiation treatment for brain tumors, suggests a new UC Irvine study.
Nov. 5	A sound practice . FEATURE: New technology in cochlear implants and hearing aids means children needn't suffer from hearing loss, says UC Irvine Dr. Hamid Djalilian.
Nov. 4	UCI robot to aid brain research . FEATURE: Study could shed light on adaptive decision-making in humans.
Nov. 4	UCI robot to aid brain research . RELEASE: A robot powered by a computerized model of a rodent brain will help researchers from UC Irvine and UC San Diego understand how people recognize and adapt to change.
Nov. 3	Freemasonry: fact vs. fiction . FEATURE: UCI's Lilith Mahmud discusses the society's portrayal in a hit novel - and reveals its "best-kept secret."
Nov. 3	Gaining on pain . FEATURE: UCI center takes multidisciplinary approach to managing chronic suffering with its new Center for Pain Management.
Nov. 2	Global ambition . FEATURE: Future physician Benji Zachariah hopes to make a difference among the world's poor.
October 2009
Oct. 28	UCI to host 16th annual Religious Diversity Forum . ADVISORY: Turning faith into service is topic of religious diversity forum hosted at UC Irvine.
Oct. 28	Bad driving may have genetic basis, UCI study finds . RELEASE: Bad drivers may in part have their genes to blame, suggests a new study by UC Irvine neuroscientists.
Oct. 27	The well-rounded student . FEATURE: Sherynn Umali '03 directs campus organizations, and she says clubs are an essential part of a well-rounded education.
Oct. 27	Race against the clock . FEATURE: Leslie M. Thompson has her eye on a treatment for the fatal Huntington's disease. Stem cells may hold the key.
Oct. 26	UCI marks 20th anniversary of Berlin Wall fall with exhibit, conference . ADVISORY: UCI marks 20th anniversary of Berlin Wall fall with exhibit, conference
Oct. 23	Alzheimer's lesions found in the retina . FEATURE: UC Irvine neuroscientists have found that retinas in mice genetically altered to have Alzheimer's undergo changes similar to those that occur in the brain - most notably the accumulation of amyloid plaque lesions.
Oct. 23	Making sense of healthcare reform . UCI experts agree that increasing access while decreasing costs is key but question whether healthcare reform can be achieved.
Oct. 22	Bad driving may have genetic basis, UCI study finds . FEATURE: Bad drivers may in part have their genes to blame, suggests a new study by UC Irvine neuroscientists.
Oct. 21	Matters of the heart . FEATURE: A new biomedical engineering research center looks to advance technology for treating cardiovascular disease.
Oct. 21	Trigger of deadly food toxin discovered . FEATURE: A toxin produced by mold on nuts and grains can cause liver cancer if consumed in large quantities. UC Irvine researchers for the first time have discovered what triggers the toxin to form, which could lead to methods of limiting its production.

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All Headlines (100)

February 2010

FEATURE: Summit aims to boost student interest, achievement in science, technology, engineering, math.

FEATURE: UCI engineers are working on robotic technology to rehabilitate the nation's aging water infrastructure.

FEATURE: Grad student correlates innovative design with increased communication, patient satisfaction.

FEATURE: Professor Chen Li and his computer science student team created a "People Finder" Web site to help Haitian quake victims reunite with family.

ADVISORY: Feb. 18-19 conference will bring together national leaders to explore innovative approaches and research in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education.

FEATURE: Binh Phan is planning her future - including a dream wedding - thanks to cancer treatment at UC Irvine Medical Center.

ADVISORY: Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the UC Irvine School of Law, will address issues of free speech in a multicultural society.

FEATURE: UCI researchers try to ward off increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks.

FEATURE: UC Irvine launches new measures to promote campus safety and prevent alcohol abuse.

FEATURE: Donald Patterson, director of the Laboratory for Ubiquitous Computing & Interaction, discusses social media and its future.

FEATURE: UCI's Amy Bauer oversees a Web site offering critical analyses of the popular TV show.

ADVISORY: Social sciences speakers to discuss the brain and behavior, immigration and state politics

January 2010

ADVISORY: Denise Park of the University of Texas at Dallas will discuss "The Scaffolded Mind: How Your Brain Adapts to Aging" as part of the UC Irvine Distinguished Lecture Series on Brain, Learning & Memory.

FEATURE: Anthropology professor studies evolution of traditional practice among rural poor into lucrative industry embraced by Americans.

FEATURE: Biologist Tom Lane and a team of UCI researchers are leading an effort to determine whether a stem-cell-based treatment can repair neurological damage caused by multiple sclerosis.

ADVISORY: Richard Matthew discusses "From Blood Diamonds to Mountain Gorillas: An Environmental Perspective on Peacebuilding in Africa," based on his field research on violence driven by the struggle to control natural resources in sub-Saharan Africa.

FEATURE: Diane O'Dowd uses objects from her garage to demonstrate biology principles and engage students.

FEATURE: UCI Stars, winners of the Living Our Values staff team award, make quilts to comfort cancer patients.

FEATURE: Dr. Ralph Clayman brings surgical precision and a singular focus on healing to his new role as medical school dean.

FEATURE: UCI's 26th annual celebration of civil rights leader encourages activism, service.

FEATURE: New information about the inner workings of earthquake faults could change how experts estimate the potential for the next "big one," according to UC Irvine researchers.

RELEASE: UC Irvine cardiologists have found a pouchlike structure inside the heart's left atrial chamber that may be a potent source of stroke-causing blood clots. The discovery of this left atrial pouch could provide answers and inform neurologists' efforts to prevent stroke recurrences.

FEATURE: Turfgrass management creates more greenhouse gas than plants remove from atmosphere, study finds.

FEATURE: UC Irvine graduate finds her niche in the emerging field of entertainment education doing research fro medical shows.

FEATURE: Jazz pianist, composer and teacher connects with people through his music.

RELEASE: UCI, French study finds that gorillas carry malignant malaria parasite.

RELEASE: Turfgrass management creates more greenhouse gas than plants remove from atmosphere.

FEATURE: People with impaired mobility after a stroke soon may have a therapy that restores limb function long after the injury, if a supplemental protein works as well in humans as it does in paralyzed rats.

RELEASE: People with impaired mobility after a stroke soon may have a therapy that restores limb function long after the injury, if a supplemental protein works as well in humans as it does in paralyzed rats.

ADVISORY: Writer and activist Tim Wise will deliver the Dr. Joseph White Lecture as part of UC Irvine's 26th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium.

FEATURE: For OC Kids, a part of the UCI Department of Pediatrics, is the county's leading medical resource for young children with with autism and their families.

FEATURE: Like a dirty filter, the Earth's oceans are growing less efficient at absorbing vast amounts of carbon dioxide, the major greenhouse gas produced by fossil-fuel burning, reports a study co-authored by Francois Primeau, UC Irvine Earth system science associate professor.

FEATURE: Humanities program offers diverse language courses, from Arabic to Vietnamese.

ADVISORY: Rose McDermott, Brown University political science professor, will discuss the increasing rates of violence against women in polygamous sects during the inaugural David & Sylvia Easton Lecture.

ADVISORY: Suzanne Blum, assistant professor of chemistry, will discuss "Glowing Molecules Show How Chemical Reactions Work" as part of the 2009-10 Discover the Physical Sciences Breakfast Lecture Series.

FEATURE: Suzanne Blum, assistant professor of chemistry, previews her public talk about glowing molecules.

FEATURE: Exploring alternatives to vehicle travel in Southern California becomes challenging social and research experiment for anthropology grad student who gave up her car three years ago.

FEATURE: A Laguna Beach man was helping his neighbor, a UCI oncologist, with a fundraising campaign for young adult cancer patients when he joined their ranks.

FEATURE: UCI's Dr. Sonia Sehgal acts as a decade-by-decade guide on the path to healthy aging.

FEATURE: Whether he's studying cells, shooting photographs or running a 135-mile marathon, UCI neurobiologist Ian Parker pushes the limits.

December 2009

FEATURE: It's been five years since Californians approved Proposition 71, which created the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine and authorized up to $3 billion for the emerging field of stem cell biology. Since then, UCI's program has thrived.

FEATURE: UC Irvine honors organ donors, recipients and families with rose dedication ceremony, including one woman whose decision to to donate her husband's organs gave rise to a new program at UC Irvine Medical Center.

RELEASE: Strictly controlling blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetics with coexisting health problems such as heart disease and hypertension does not lower their risk of a heart attack or stroke, according to a UC Irvine Health Policy Research Institute study.

RELEASE: The view from space is not pretty as satellites show California groundwater being pumped for irrigation in unsustainable quantities.

FEATURE: The view from space is not pretty as satellites show California groundwater being pumped for irrigation in unsustainable quantities.

FEATURE: High points of 2009 range from the volleyball court to the operating room with demonstrations of drive and dedication by UC Irvine students, faculty and staff.

FEATURE: Oracio Sanchez '09 earned the Living Our Values Student Award for his campus involvement and for bringing people together. Once an outsider, he found a sense of belonging at UCI.

FEATURE: By specializing in the family business - power basketball - UCI's Eric Wise has become one of the top players in the Big West Conference.

FEATURE: UCI's nursing school graduates build satisfying careers caring for critically ill and premature babies at UC Irvine Douglas Hospital.

FEATURE: Recent additions at UC Irvine's Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center decrease patients' radiation exposure, increase their comfort.

FEATURE: Alumnus Roy Fielding helped develop the now-familiar HTTP that guides the flow of Internet information.

FEATURE: Matt Astrella helps UCI Bookstore become center of campus literary life and home for new authors.

FEATURE: Prestigious conference brings 100 presenters to UC Irvine in subjects ranging from informatics to science and technology studies, and from media studies to digital art and design.

FEATURE: California legislators and Gov. Schwarzenegger get the message from UC Irvine: It's time to re-invest in higher education.

November 2009

FEATURE: Geriatric oncologist Dr. Homayoon Sanati decries the underrepresentation of seniors in clinical trials. He's working with his UCI colleagues to provide a solution.

FEATURE: UCI hematologist Dr. Jae Chang employs medical sleuthing skills to identify rare blood disorders.

FEATURE: Digital media use is transforming the way young people learn, UCI researcher Mizuko "Mimi" Ito has found, and schools should take note.

FEATURE: The Illumination Foundation, started by six UCI students, helps homeless families find the way back to self-sufficiency.

FEATURE: Award-winning reporter Erika Hayasaki trains a new generation of writers at UCI.

ADVISORY: California legislators will hear from constituents about cuts to education thanks to write-in effort hosted by UC Irvine.

FEATURE: As director of UC Irvine's Weight Management Program, Linda Gigliotti often sees the end results of holiday overindulgence. But the new year doesn't have to dawn with new pounds, she says, especially if you can make wise food and beverage choices without sacrificing good cheer.

FEATURE: Electronic devices could create significant environmental and health problems after they are thrown away. UC Irvine researchers are working with engineers, manufacturers and public health officials to find solutions.

FEATURE: After more than one year of repairs, the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland is back on track to create high-energy particle collisions and yield extraordinary insights into the nature of the physical universe. Eight UC Irvine scientists are involved.

RELEASE: Jasmine Fang named 2009-10 Dalai Lama Scholar for her efforts to encourage kindness on campus.

ADVISORY: Aaron Barth, physics & astronomy associate professor, will discuss “Supermassive Black Holes in Galaxies” as part of the 2009-10 Discover the Physical Sciences Breakfast Lecture Series.

FEATURE: A UCI study shows that hardening of the arteries has been detected in Egyptian mummies as old as 3,500 years, suggesting that factors causing heart attacks and strokes are not solely byproducts of modern times.

FEATURE: UC Irvine's Aaron Barth, physics & astronomy associate professor, will speak on "Supermassive Black Holes in Galaxies" as part of the 2009-10 Discover the Physical Sciences Breakfast Lecture Series.

FEATURE: Study finds that race matters in public's opinion of President Barack Obama and his policies.

FEATURE: Human embryonic stem cells could help people with learning and memory deficits after radiation treatment for brain tumors, suggests a new UC Irvine study.