A team of University of California, Riverside Bourns College of Engineering students talk about a device they created that attaches to a lawnmower and significantly cuts its harmful emissions.
Just Add Liquid Salt
The atom-sized world of carbon nanotubes holds great promise for a future demanding smaller and faster electronic components. Nanotubes are stronger than steel and smaller than any element of silicon-based electronics. A new discovery by four scientists at the UC Riverside has brought us closer to the goal. They discovered that by adding ionic liquid—a kind of liquid salt—they can modify the optical transparency of single-walled carbon nanotube films in a controlled pattern.
Temple Grandin to Speak at UC Riverside on May 21
Animal welfare and autism advocate Temple Grandin will share her experiences and insight as part of the Voices of Change Series at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, in room 302 of the Highlander Union Building.Grandin’s appearance is part of UC Riverside Presents, in partnership with Jan Blacher, founding director of the Graduate School of Education SEARCH Family Autism Resource Center. The talk is free and open to the public
Other News at UCR Today
Stem Cells: Hope or Hype?
In free public lecture on May 30 at UC Riverside, stem-cell expert Nicole zur Nieden will discuss the enthusiasm and caveats surrounding stem cell therapy.
Wine and Food in the Gardens
The 15th annual Primavera in the Gardens event is set for Sunday, May 19.
Top Admissions Spot Goes to Emily Engelschall
After 12 years working at UC Riverside, Emily Engelschall has been named Director of Undergraduate Admissions.
From Irvine to Riverside
Jorge E. Ancona has been appointed as the new assistant vice chancellor for Alumni and Constituent Relations and executive director of the UCR Alumni Association.
Admitted Transfers:
Choose UCR by June 1!
UCR Baseball vs. Hawaii
Big West Conference game
Thursday May 23, Friday May 24
6-9 p.m.
Riverside Sports Complex