Commencement 2009
Patrick Hong, '95, 2009 Commencement Mace Marshal, and Dean Rafael L. Bras, Sc.D.
Energy and the Environment
6th Annual Industry Research Symposium
May 15-16, 2007
Internationally acknowledged faculty and academic visionaries from UC Irvine and other universities, together with key industry leaders, legislators, and national and state agency heads, will explore California's leadership in addressing the global connectivity and conflict between the quality of the environment and the energy demand for electricity and transportation.
The beetle study is part of an $8 million project funded by the U.S. Air Force to explore how the biology of creatures such as mantis shrimp and bighorn sheep could help develop impact-resistant materials. “We’re trying to go beyond what nature has done,” said study co-author David Kisailus, a materials scientist and engineer at the University of California, Irvine. Read More
“Crystal Cove is a unique State Park in California because it is a place where we can contemplate the challenges of balancing environmental needs against cultural needs, against today’s recreational needs,” said Brett Sanders, a UC Irvine professor of civil and environmental engineering. “And realize that it’s not going to be easy.” [Subscription required, campus-wide access provided by UCI Libraries.
For students on an F1 visa, Curricular Practical Training (CPT) allows you to gain internship or work experience while earning academic credit. In order for students to be eligible for CPT, students must enroll in ENGR 291 Internship course offered by the Samueli School of Engineering via the Graduate and Professional Studies (5400 Engineering Hall). More information about CPT can be found here.
The beetle study is part of an $8 million project funded by the U.S. Air Force to explore how the biology of creatures such as mantis shrimp and bighorn sheep could help develop impact-resistant materials. “We’re trying to go beyond what nature has done,” said study co-author David Kisailus, a materials scientist and engineer at the University of California, Irvine. Read More