Awards for February 11th, 2019

Engineering professor wins humanitarian award for environmental technology work

Mihri Ozkan, a UC Riverside professor of electrical and computer engineering, was awarded a 2018 Rotary Humanitarian Star award for her work in developing environmentally friendly technology. Ozkan was presented with the award in the environmental improvement category at a Jan. 31 reception at the University Club of Pasadena. She was recognized for...

By Imran Ghori |

UCR vice chancellor appointed to federal defense advisory board

Michael Pazzani, UC Riverside vice chancellor for Research and Economic Development, has been appointed to the Defense Science Board, a Department of Defense advisory committee. The board provides top federal officials, including the Secretary of Defense, with independent advice and recommendations on science, technology, manufacturing and other...

By Imran Ghori |