UC Riverside and the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona Division have begun a new era of collaboration on high tech research, entering into an education partnership agreement that furthers a long-standing relationship. The campus and center, which is part of the Naval Sea Systems Command or NAVSEA, celebrated the partnership at a ceremony...
The communication network in the developing brain builds when neurons partner up to form contact points called synapses, allowing signals to pass form one cell to another. At the same time, a web of blood vessels builds the brain’s life support system, delivering oxygen and nutrients and controlling what can enter the brain. The protein Adgrl2 acts...
David Nikom found the right metaphor to explain his research about the high incidence of Alzheimer’s in women by looking back at his childhood playing video games with his older brother. Nikom, a doctoral student in neuroscience, took first place in the 12th annual UCR Grad Slam Final on April 10 at the School of Business Building. The event...
UC Riverside is renewing its contract with Esri with a new licensing agreement that will expand the availability of geospatial and mapping software to the campus. The university has long had a relationship with the Redlands-based GIS technology giant and licensed its technology for use by students, staff, and faculty members in every college and...
UC Riverside honored faculty members for their achievements at the 2026 Faculty Recognition Reception on Thursday, March 5 at the Riverside Convention Center. Faculty members were recognized for their promotions and advancements in the last academic year. They were also honored for receiving awards in research and creative activities from groups...
As the 2025 American Honey Princess and a master’s student in entomology at UC Riverside, Emilia Burnham has found a unique way to connect with schoolchildren and inspire future scientists.
