Greater Good Magazine just released its list of 2021’s top 10 insights on the science of a meaningful life, and a study conducted in Blum Center Associate Director Paul Piff’s research lab was the first finding featured. In the article, lead author Andrew Gregory describes why moments of uncertainty can help […]
In his recent edited volume, the Routledge Handbook on Environmental Security, Blum Center Director Richard Matthew contributed to a chapter titled “Climate Change, Public Health, and the Conflict Cycle” along with co-authors James Orbinski, Evgenia Nizkorodov, and Sifat Reazi. Academic research and years of field experience informed the authors’ discussion of the […]
Blum Center Faculty Director Richard Matthew and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Brett Sanders recently published a new book chapter on environmental modeling in conflict zones. Natural hazards can pose disproportionate levels of risk to conflict-affected countries. The chapter discusses how advances in environmental modeling can be used to […]
In his recent edited volume, the Routledge Handbook on Environmental Security, Blum Center Director Richard Matthew wrote a chapter on why it is critical to integrate climate change resilience strategies into post-conflict peacebuilding processes. The chapter, titled “Integrating Climate Change Adaptation into Peacebuilding,” discusses six links between climate change and the conflict […]
Blum Center Director Richard Matthew recently released an edited book, the Routledge Handbook on Environmental Security, along with co-editors Evgenia Nizkorodov, Crystal Murphy, Kristen A. Goodrich, Ashley Hooper, Bemmy Maharramli, Maureen J. Purcell, and Paroma Wagle. The book gives an overview of theory, interventions, and applied research on environmental security throughout all stages of […]
Blum-affiliated Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Brett Sanders was recently interviewed for an article on the California regions that are at risk of flooding and how his research is identifying workable solutions to address these hazards. The article describes three flooding risk areas for California: its coastline; the Bay […]
UCI Blum Center Director Richard Matthew published a new research note on how climate change is displacing humans and other species in ways that increase the risk for emerging infectious disease. As climate change displaces humans and other animals into peri-urban areas, greater contact between species increases the risk of […]
Professor Brett Sanders, who leads the Blum Center’s research on flooding and community vulnerabilities, was recently quoted in the OC Register. The article highlights recent research articles from other labs that predict changes to the size and power of waves along the California coast. These changes, which are driven by […]
November 13 through December 22 Presented by UCI Transportation and Distribution Services Fight hunger by donating non-perishable goods during UCI’s annual Clash of the Cans food drive to benefit the UCI FRESH Basic Needs Hub food pantry. For additional details about Clash of the Cans, visit the UCI Transportation and […]
Presented by the UCI School of Social Sciences November 1-30, 2021 As the largest academic unit on campus, social sciences plays a vital role in serving the student population. Each Fall the School of Social Sciences partners with UCI’s FRESH Hub to end food insecurity for students. Last year, the […]