“If I Can Do This, Others Can, Too”

“If I Can Do This, Others Can, Too”

Hard Work Reaps Prestigious Post-Doc Support The first in their families to graduate from high school, UCI biologists Edwin Solares and Leonila Lagunes have gone on to tackle compelling issues relating to climate change and human health. Their hard work and commitment...

Pandemic Closing Opened New Horizon for Undergraduate Researcher

Pandemic Closing Opened New Horizon for Undergraduate Researcher

When the pandemic derailed undergraduate T.J. Cross’s research plans, a Zoom meeting quickly set him on a different track. His flexibility and persistence reaped new skills and the satisfaction of helping in the fight against COVID-19. As the spring 2020 quarter...

Even COVID Can’t Stop Us From Saving The Environment

Even COVID Can’t Stop Us From Saving The Environment

With funding from the National Science Foundation, the Ridge to Reef graduate program tackles a wide range of ecological challenges for the OC — from plastics proliferation and kelp forest health to wildfires and flood control. Moderated by Professor Allison, a panel...