KUCI: UCI Conversations

Michael Arias, Retired Chief of Staff to the UCI Chancellor

When he was a kid, Michael Arias learned how to run a lemonade stand and 40 years later ended up as Chancellor Gillman’s Chief of Staff. He speaks with great affection about many of the brilliant faculty AND is particularly proud of being on the teams responsible for the UCI Douglas Hospital in Orange and the law school. While he truly enjoyed his time working at UCI, he is now equally enjoying his retirement time in the hills above UCI. Listen to this revealing interview...

Robert Beck, Premier Sports Illustrated Photographer

Super Bowls, Olympics, all 4 golf majors, Ironman Triathlons, surfing, beach volleyball...150+ covers of Sports Illustrated... premiere sports photographer Robert Beck started as a UCI art major/athlete and ended up making his mark capturing action images with an “eye for design”. It has been an extraordinary career that keeps going... follow his career in this feature interview!

Chris Liu, Chemical Engineering Research Undergrad (3rd Year)

Sometimes we get so overwhelmed with many of the bigger than life things going on at UCI we forget about the many students who are just transitioning from high school and for the first time experiencing university life with all its opportunities and questions. Come listen to this 3rd year Chem E major as he navigates UCI and all it has to offer...the road seems bright*

Jeff Barrett, Logic & Philosophy of Science Professor

Professor Jeff Barrett's expertise is in philosophy, physics and cycling. He takes us on an amazingly accessible ride through quantum mechanics, special relativity, baby spit-up and the joys of teaching. Listen to why UCI is a national and international leader in the philosophy field. At the same time one former student recently shared Professor Barrett is, "kind, gentle in tone, brilliant and humble". Tune in and find out for yourself...

Allison Perlman, History & Media Studies Professor

Professor Allison Perlman's work looks at the history of media and how it influences us. From initial licensing to civil rights; from the golden age of TV to deregulation, cable, VCR's and now social media...it never stands still. Follow Professor Perlman's journey inside this FASCIINATING evolving world...

Dr. Edwin Monuki, Chair of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Department

Dr. Monuki has been at UCI since 2001. His expertise includes specialized brain fluid, Alzheimer's Disease and stem cell research. He was inspired by his grandfather and is a LEADER in his field. We cover a lot of ground in this very accessible interview that includes a great lite moment trivia question :)

Harry Mangalam, University Hills Helper

Harry Mangalam is the University Hills helper. He helps kids keep their bikes tuned-up, helps parents keep their kitchen utensils sharpened and helps spouses by keeping the listserv up-to-date. the COVID-19 precautions may have slowed him a little, but he will not be detoured...Nova Scotia is in his sights...

UCI Election Law Professor Rick Hasen & OC Registrar of Voters Neal Kelley

This show is dedicated to the upcoming presidential election with separate interviews of UCI Election Law Professor Rick Hasen and OC Registrar of Voters Neal Kelley. Both provide their unique perspective on the upcoming election. Note: do not forget to sign your ballot, additional information is available at www.ocvote.com and www.electionlawblog.org ~ AND...we may not know who wins the election for up to 30 days after November 3rd...

Professor Elizabeth Loftus, International Memory Expert

UCI Psychology, Social Behavior & Criminology Professor Elizabeth Loftus is internationally recognized for her work in false memory, memory construction and re-construction. She has worked on some of the most sensational court cases of our time including OJ Simpson, Ted Bundy, the Menendez Brothers and the Bosnian War Tribunal. Her work looks at how the past is not always what it seems... this is an encore presentation.

Don Blake, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry PART 2

An up-close look at the Rowland-Blake Research Lab from 1965 to 2020. How it has evolved from originally radio chemistry to a gas chemistry research lab. In 1985, Professor Sherwood Rowland and post-doc Mario Molina published a paper on CFC's which saved the world from the effects of an ozone hole. The work continues lead by Professor Don Blake.