February 2023: Unleash • Create • Inspire

February 2023

Message from Magnus

I am a firm believer in the value of cohort-based experiences for our students outside of the classroom, such as student clubs, undergraduate research opportunities or innovation competitions. Research shows that students who participate in such cohorts are more likely to finish their degrees, do better in class, and feel better and more connected to the campus community. But, as seen in this issue of the newsletter, cohorts are also valuable for faculty. The story about a group of junior faculty members working together on tissue engineering and regenerative medicine is a clear and inspirational testament to that fact.

Best,

Magnus Egerstedt, Ph.D.

Stacey Nicholas Dean of Engineering

Grabbing the golden goose

This golden goose is no fairy tale. It’s the real-life story of a freak laboratory accident that led to the invention of a device that has improved the eyesight of millions.

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New faculty cohort uses stem cells in tissue engineering to advance regenerative medicine

Around 60 people attended a networking showcase event celebrating the work of four assistant professors – Momoko Watanabe, Herdeline “Digs” Ardoña, Quinton Smith and Tayloria Adams – and their students who are conducting collaborative research in the field of regenerative medicine.

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Meeting at UCI addresses coastal problems and solutions

Climate change-driven threats to Orange County’s coastline were the main topic of discussion at a meeting held on December 21 in the Susan and Henry Samueli Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building on the UCI campus.

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International workshop focuses on biomedical innovation

Faculty, graduate students and researchers from the UCI Samueli School of Engineering and Tel Aviv University (TAU) came together Nov.14-15, 2022, in Tel Aviv, Israel, for Bio-Convergence 2030, a two-day workshop on biomedical innovation.

Shi recognized as Young Investigator

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) has awarded Xian Shi, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, a 2023 Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) grant.

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Rocket project team makes progress toward launch

Liquids team conducts a successful vertical test fire.

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