Design to Implementation
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Deformable Crumpled Nano-ball Coatings with Adaptable Adhesion and Mechanical Energy Absorption for Lunar Dust Mitigation
Sungwoo Nam, [professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at UCI states], “Lunar dust may seem unimposing, but it presents a significant challenge for space missions. Its abrasive and jagged particles can damage equipment, clog devices, and even pose health risks to astronauts.
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Devices that emit piercing, high-pitched sounds installed at parks to stop teen loitering
"These devices have been banned in some municipalities in Europe," Dr. Hamid Djalilian, professor of otolaryngology and biomedical engineering and director of otology and neurotology at the University of California, Irvine told TODAY. "The main issue is that children who are young and can't express themselves could be hearing the sound," Djalilian said, citing children with autism as a group who could be affected.
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Dean's Corner - Innovations Summer 2011
Dear Friends,
These are transformative times for our School, bringing tremendous opportunities mixed with unprecedented budget challenges. The progressively deteriorating State support for the UC system, translating into draconian cuts for the Samueli School, is a clear sign that we need to quickly change the way we do things to become more self-sufficient.
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Department Tutors
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Discovery News
The BME department issues a printed publication in the fall and an electronic newsletter quarterly. If you'd like to stay abreast of department news subscribe by contacting us at bme@uci.edu.
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Dimitri Papamoschou
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Deadlines
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Dactyl Clubs of mantis shrimp could be the clue to make a lot more resilient surfaces
The UCI scientists have discovered out that the clubs comprise a nanoparticle coating that absorbs and disperses the vitality. … “Consider about punching a wall a few thousand situations at people speeds and not breaking your fist. Which is fairly impressive, and it bought us pondering about how this could be,” says David Kisailus, Professor of Supplies Science and Engineering, University of California, Irvine. Read More
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Documentary about sea level rise and coastal erosion takes look at Balboa Island, Crystal Cove
“I’m always following the news, and have always been concerned about climate change and seeing the sea levels rise locally,” [Mike] Moodian said. “I decided that this was a story that needed to be told.” His thoughts led him to create a 30-minute documentary called “Coastal Crisis: California’s Vanishing Beaches,” which will air at 3:30 p.m. on KDOC-TV this Sunday. … “Coastal Crisis,” written and narrated by Moodian, includes the voices of experts such as Brett Sanders, a UC Irvine professor of civil and environmental engineering ….
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Dept Events
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Department Wordmarks (For Print)
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