Vice Chancellor for Research John Hemminger announced on September 4, 2014 that Dr. Andrea Tenner has been named the new Director of UCI MIND. The following is the message from Dr. Hemminger informing the campus and community of this appointment: ...
Dr. Michael Leon receives American Psychological Association Award
Dr. Michael Leon, Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the Biological Sciences School, was the recipient of the 2014 W.G. Marquis Award from the American Psychological Association. He was chosen for his unique approach...
Entering Ph.D. student Samantha Wright to be featured on “Sci Girls”
Dr. Samantha Wright, an entering Ph.D. student in the laboratory of Dr. Donovan German, was invited to serve as a guest scientist in an episode of “SciGirls.” This new PBS show for kids ages 8-12 showcases girls in a variety of locations using science and engineering...
Dean Frank M. LaFerla Named to the California Advisory Board of Cal-BRAIN
September 5, 2014 UC President Janet Napolitano has appointed School of Biological Sciences Dean Frank M. LaFerla to a seat on the inaugural California Advisory Board of Cal-BRAIN. Selected for his expertise and standing in the area of Alzheimer’s Disease research and...
Dr. Michael Leon Authors Article in Scientific American
Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies Michael Leon wrote an article featured in the August 26, 2014 issue of Scientific American: “Environmental enrichment may help treat autism – and help us all.” If you’d like to learn...
Warmer Temperatures Affect How Soils Store Carbon
A research team that included Steven Allison, associate professor of ecology & evolutionary biology in the School of Biological Sciences, has found that warmer temperatures shorten the lifespan of soil microbes, and this may affect how soils store carbon. Their...
Student Spotlight
Graduate Convocation Honorees, June 11, 2014 Dean Frank LaFerla, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies Michael Mulligan, and the 2014 Graduate Honors Convocation Awardees: Fine Science Tools Graduate Travel Award in Developmental Biology: Natalie Goldberg and Seong Kim...
Transitions
Vice Provost for Academic Personnel Appointed from the Biological Sciences School Dr. Diane O’Dowd has accepted the position of Vice Provost for Academic Personnel, effective October 1, 2014. Dr. O’Dowd has provided exemplary leadership and service to the Biological...
Faculty Recognition
John Avise Honored by the American Fisheries Society Dr. John Avise, Distinguished Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, is among four inaugural Hall of Excellence awardees selected by the Genetics Section of the American Fisheries Society. The AFS...
First Annual Biological Sciences School Picnic Celebrates Faculty, Staff and Students
On June 27, 2014, the First Annual Biological Sciences School Picnic was hosted by Dean Frank LaFerla for the school’s faculty, staff and graduate students. The occasion celebrated the people of the Biological Sciences School and kicked off the 50th anniversary...