Physical Sciences Story Hour
Physical Sciences Story Hour
January 29, 2021 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. PDT
January 29, 2021 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. PDT
Compelling Conversations
Anchoring in the Unknown: Exploring the Fundamental Questions of the Universe
January 19, 2021 | 1:00PM - 2:00PM
In this Physical Sciences Compelling Conversation, you will hear from a group of distinguished Physics & Astronomy experts who research fundamental questions of the universe.
One flies through clouds so she can collect data useful for understanding climate change. Another uses cells to synthesize artificial materials, while yet another wants to discover geometric shapes no-one ever knew existed. These are just some of the ways the UCI School of Physical Sciences’ 10 new faculty do their work. Each looks at the physical universe through a different lens, but they’re all united in their common drive to extend their fields into uncharted latitudes.
On July 15, Professor Don Blake got a letter letting him know that the UC Irvine Academic Senate had awarded him their Better World Award, which recognizes the impact that a faculty member’s work has had, and continues to have, on society.