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Minorities in STEM
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Experts
Donald R Blake
Professor of Chemistry
Professor of Earth System Science
Chemistry
drblake@uci.edu
(949) 824-4195
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Researching the impacts of the pandemic on air quality.
Can speak to:
Air quality
Barbara J Finlayson-Pitts
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
Director of AirUCI Institute
Chemistry
bjfinlay@uci.edu
(949) 824-7670
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Studies particles in the atmosphere, an how they relate to air quality and climate change.
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Air quality
James N Smith
Professor of Chemistry
Chemistry
jimsmith@uci.edu
(949) 824-9518
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Smith studies nano aerosols, and is leading the UCI Face Mask Project to determine what kinds of masks are best at deflecting virus particles.
Can speak to:
Air quality, Coronavirus/COVID-19

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The Arctic’s greening, but it won’t save us

The Arctic is getting greener as the climate warms — but it’s not greening fast enough to absorb very much carbon dioxide, Boston University and UC Irvine scientists find.

Apr 29, 2021
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Can something the size of a few washing machines find the biggest thing in the universe?

UCI physicists have designed and built a new particle detector called FASER that could lift the veil on one of the universe’s most enduring mysteries.

Dec 7, 2020
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UCI scientists decrypt key HIV transmission pathways

Understanding how HIV propagates in the body could help with the development of new treatments for the disease it causes — AIDS.

Apr 8, 2021
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Press Releases

UC Irvine scientists invent new drug candidates to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
The new family of antibiotics may one day help save thousands of lives each year.
Feb 24, 2025
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UC Irvine astronomers gauge livability of exoplanets orbiting white dwarf stars
Computer model comparison reveals rotational factors contributing to habitability.
Feb 13, 2025
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Two UC Irvine faculty members elected to National Academy of Engineering
Kyriacos Athanasiou and Eric Rignot recognized for outstanding research leadership.
Feb 12, 2025
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