Quantum computer advance; budget town hall update

Feb. 8, 2024

Anteater Time Machine: In 1965, students read inside the lobby of Bahia, one of 10 two-story dorms at Mesa Court, each housing 50 single residents. Men and women lived in separate buildings.

UCI ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS

A breakthrough in quantum computer materials

Luis A. Jauregui, a UCI professor of physics & astronomy.

UCI and Los Alamos National Laboratory researchers have discovered a method that transforms everyday substances like glass into materials scientists can use to make quantum computers. Conventional computers use silicon as a conductor, but silicon has limits. Quantum computers could bypass these limits, and methods like those in the new study will help such computers – which are currently rare – become commonplace, according to lead researcher Luis A. Jauregui (above), a UCI professor of physics & astronomy.

Video: Academic freedom, continued

Official University of California Policy on Academic Freedom (APM 010) - video

In this segment on academic freedom, Michelle Deutchman, executive director of the UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement, discusses why the University of California developed policies on academic freedom, Chancellor Howard Gillman walks through the current UC policy, and the “Statement of Principles: Student Freedom of Scholarly Inquiry.”

Budget town hall update

As a follow-up to Tuesday’s town hall about UCI's financial stability plan and the development of a new budget model, the provost’s office released a link to the presentation slide deck. Stay tuned for details on a spring town hall that will delve deeper into the budget model.

UCI ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS

Applications open for student regent

UCI students are invited to apply to become the next UC student regent and help shape UC policy and budget decisions. Tuition and fees are waived during the regent’s two years of service. The application deadline is March 11. UCI students can meet current student regents and learn more about the application process on Feb. 16 at 11:15 a.m. in the Dr. White Room at the Cross-Cultural Center. RSVP here. They can also attend a webinar this Saturday, from noon to 1 p.m., to learn more. Advance registration is required.

UC extends commitment deadline for first-year students

All UC undergraduate campuses are extending their Statement of Intent to Register deadline for first-year undergrads to May 15. The extension was spurred by delays to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Additional details about applications and financial aid can be found on the UC admissions website.

SAVE THE DATE

Event: The Novel and Social Change: A Conversation with Jennifer Clement

The Novel and Social Change: A Conversation with Jennifer Clement
Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. (sponsored by Illuminations: The Chancellor's Arts & Culture Initiative

For more events, visit UCI Today.

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Alumna helps create Ralphs endowment for pharmacy students

Linh Lee, a 1997 graduate of the School of Biological Sciences and current director of pharmacy for Ralphs, has helped to establish a $50,000 endowment to support students in the Doctor of Pharmacy program in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. In particular, Lee hopes the funds will go to the next generation of community pharmacists. Previously, Lee and Ralphs Pharmacy have worked with the UCI Basic Needs Center to help with the mobile food pantry; offer screenings for blood pressure, BMI and diabetes; and set up a clinic to provide vaccines for HPV and other viruses.

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