Physics & Astronomy
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Tuesday, October 7, 2025Reines and Rowland at 30: A tale of two Nobels
How two professors defined their fields, changed the world, and won UC Irvine’s first two Nobel Prizes in the same year. -
Friday, October 3, 2025UC Irvine launches master’s program in applied artificial intelligence for science
Timely degree equips scientists with industry-relevant AI skills. -
Tuesday, September 30, 2025Alumni Spotlight: Natali Fisher ’23
How a UC Irvine graduate turned a passion for physics and computer science into a thriving career. -
Thursday, November 6, 2025Astronomers reveal tasty insights into exoplanet formation using SPAM
Study serves up the closest-ever view of a planet-forming disk around young star HD 34282. -
Monday, September 29, 2025UC Irvine physicist William Heidbrink honored with 2025 Maxwell Prize for Plasma Physics
Professor Heidbrink is internationally recognized for his research on energetic particles in magnetic fusion experiments. -
Wednesday, September 17, 2025Researchers at UC Irvine are first to image directional atomic vibrations
New microscopy method unveils pathways for developing advanced materials. -
Wednesday, September 3, 2025Professor Daniel Whiteson receives grant for innovative cosmic ray detection project
The grant will support a cosmic ray detector powered by network of smartphones -
Friday, August 29, 2025UC Irvine advances neutrino science in historic JUNO project
Decadelong global research collaboration has begun yielding particle physics data. -
Friday, August 29, 2025An Astronomer’s Marathon from the LA Valley to Beyond our Galaxy
Loraine Sandoval Ascencio didn’t grow up imagining a future in astronomy. Now, she’s running to the stars and opening doors for others along the way. -
Friday, August 15, 2025Professor Franklin Dollar receives AISES Professional of the Year award
The distinction honors Dollar’s research accomplishments and impact for indigenous peoples. -
Thursday, August 14, 2025Professor Howard Lee receives Proof of Product award from UCI Beall Applied Innovation
The award will support Lee’s research into high power hollow optical fibers used in geothermal drilling. -
Tuesday, October 28, 2025New cohort of UCI-LANL-SoCal Hub fellows advancing their fields at top national laboratory
UC Irvine Physical Sciences graduate students are redefining their fields with powerful collaborations at Los Alamos National Lab.

