On December 12, Michael T. Clegg, Ph.D., Bren Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, will be celebrated after a distinguished career in research, academic administration and international science diplomacy. Dr. Clegg retired in June, 2014….
Ten undergraduate trainees from the Biological Sciences School Minority Sciences Programs (MSP) were selected to present their research findings at the 2014 Sigma Xi International Research Conference. Sigma Xi is the international honor society for…
An important aspect in growing one’s career is having one or more valued mentors sharing their personal growth and guidance. The Biological Sciences School fosters these valued relationships through the Biological Sciences School Mentor Program….
People over 90 are now the fastest-growing segment of the population and research on this group is the key to understanding longevity and how to maintain vibrant brain health. Dr. Claudia Kawas, Professor of Neurology…
Did you know that the School of Biological Sciences has an undergraduate house? In the Halls of Mesa Court, there is a Biological Sciences Interest Hall geared towards students with or developing an interest in…
Professor Diane Campbell, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, received a Fulbright Senior Specialist award to teach and research in South Africa. The Fulbright Specialist Program promotes linkages between U.S. scholars and their counterparts at host institutions…
On Friday, October 17, 2014, renowned vector biologist Dr. Anthony James, Distinguished Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, presented at the third Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series. Speaking to a packed…
On October 27, 2014, the Irvine Division of the Academic Senate of the University of California announced the winners of its 2014-2015 Distinguished Faculty Awards. Two Biological Sciences School Faculty were named as recipients:
Daniel G….
Prachi Shah, senior biological sciences major, was named the 2014-15 Dean’s Leadership Scholar in May. Shah was selected from a pool of 50 top Biological Sciences School students entering their senior year.
“I would thank the…
Welcome Week kicked off on Monday, September 29 with the Fall Convocation ceremony when Chancellor Gillman officially welcomed 7,400 new students in the Bren Events Center. A highlight of the ceremony was the announcement that…