Virtual Talks

Jun 2, 2021
A chat between three different scientists on the similar methods they each use. 
Apr 23, 2021
In this panel discussion, three UCI Physical Sciences experts chat about the current state climate change science.
Apr 22, 2021
UCI glaciologist Eric Rignot broadcasted live from Greenland to answer questions about everything from ice sheets to climate change.
Apr 7, 2021
A chat between three UCI quantum scientists about the future of their field.
Feb 25, 2021
Humanity now has a vaccine for coronavirus. For many, this seems matter of fact — “of course there’s a vaccine.” It’s as matter of fact as picking up the telephone and ordering pizza. You’re hungry,…
Jan 19, 2021
What is dark matter? It’s a question as alluring as it is perplexing. Just ask Rebecca Riley — or any of the participants in this new Compelling Conversations episode — who recounts what it’s like to…
Nov 25, 2020
A chat between three Earth system scientists about the state of climate science
Nov 17, 2020
Climate change. It’s something we know a lot about — but what about the things climate scientists still don’t fully understand about the way the climate change works, and how it’s going to…
Sep 24, 2020
On Sept. 24, 2020 Dean Bullock shared an exclusive review of his first year as dean and his bold vision for the future of UCI Physical Sciences.  View presentation slides, here.  
Aug 24, 2020
In this conversation, a UCI Chemistry research team discussed how they are utilizing their diverse skills in a collaborative effort to curb COVID-19. Rachel Martin (Professor, Department of Chemistry…
Jun 30, 2020
The survival of bacteria is constantly threatened by a multitude of viruses and antimicrobial mechanisms. Professor Albert Siryaporn's talk will explain recent discoveries by his lab about how…
Jun 30, 2020
The survival of bacteria is constantly threatened by a multitude of viruses and antimicrobial mechanisms. Professor Albert Siryaporn's talk will explain recent discoveries by his lab about how bacteria successfully defend against viral attacks and how these systems may be adapted to potentially combat SARS-CoV-2.