KUCI: UCI Conversations

Charles Limoli, Professor of Radiation Oncology

Professor Charlie Limoli discusses the different types of cancer treatments today, amazing medical advances, and his NASA radiation research for Mars space flight. He also lobbies that more research funding is needed across the board.

Daniel Midson-Short, Inspirational Speaker, Writer and Communication Trainer

Daniel Midson-Short discusses his tranformation into a professional communicator and how his speaking techniques have developed. His a 4 time regional speaking champion in Toastmasters and has competed several times on the international level. He has also given several Ted-x talks. He attributes a large part of his success to Toastmasters

Michael Rydzynski, 40 year KUCI DJ and percussionist

Michael Rydzynski arrived at UCI in 1973. He received his undergraduate percussion degree in 1978. In 1992 he was awarded a graduate degree. In 1977, he began a classical music show on KUCI and basically never left. He has played percussion in almost every major orchestra and symphony in Southern California. Here he reminisces about UCI, KUCI and his love of music.

Doug Haynes, Vice Provost of Academic Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Vice Provost Doug Haynes discusses the Office of Academic Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Why it is necessary and how it is unique to UCI. He also touches on his PhD expertise of 19th and 20th century medicine. His perspective is both that of a historian and social scientist.

TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE live interview from Madras, Oregon w/ Jarret Lovell

KUCI DJ Jarret Lovell interviews Kevin live from Madras, Oregon. Kevin reports on the TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE that took place that morning and gives a lively account of ALL the action, including filter glasses, lead-up events and gridlock after the eclipse. TOTALITY is a must see in everyone's lifetime!

Matt Law, Professor of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering & Materials Science

Professor Matt Law discusses the UCI Materials Research Institute and the new world-class Transmission Electron Microscopes. These four new telescopes are available to all schools at UCI and industry. Professor Law's research group focuses on making new materials and devices to convert sunlight into electricity and fuel.

Walter Stahr, Langson Library ’Book Talk’ author of Stanton: Lincoln’s War Secretary

Walter Stahr discusses his new book, Stanton: Lincoln's War Secretary, his research at UCI and his interest in early American leaders. He also shares how he became an author and his writing process. Walter is a New York Times bestselling author and lawyer.

G.P. Li, Director of Calit2 and Professor of Engineering

Professor G.P.Li discusses how the California Institute of Telecommunications and Information Technology-Calit2 is working to digitally transform health care, wellness, energy, environments and culture.
There are several exciting events coming up!

Tim Chen, Counselor at Student Counseling Center

Tim Chen shares his journey from studying psychology at UCI through his residency training. He also discusses what is offered through the Counseling Center and how he is working to more effectively reach the Asian male community.

Marc Nussbaum, Chairman Continuing Educaton’s OLLI STEM Curriculum Committee

Marc Nussbaum is very involved with STEM at UCI's Continuing Education Osha Lifelong Learning Institute-OLLI. Today, he discusses the upcoming TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE coming on August 21, 2017. He will be leading a group of students and educators to Madras, Oregon. He also discusses all that OLLI has to offer...