UC Riverside’s growing Cosmetic Chemistry certificate program took a major step forward on May 5, 2026, with the launch of its first Cosmetic Chemistry Career Fair & Industry Panel—a collaborative effort that brought together students, alumni, faculty, and industry leaders for a day of connection, insight, and opportunity.
The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of seventeen new Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholars for 2026, which includes our very own: Dr. Timothy Su! Congratulations!
Four University of California, Riverside researchers have been selected through a highly competitive international process to attend the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, where they will join hundreds of young scientists from around the world to engage directly with Nobel laureates in Lindau, Germany.
Dr. Yadong Yin has been selected the the 2025 AAAS Fellow! In 2025, the AAAS Council elected 449 members as Fellows of AAAS. Election as a Fellow honors members whose efforts on behalf of the advancement of science or its applications in service to society have distinguished them among their peers and colleagues.
These faculty members were chosen for the widespread and significant impact they’ve had in their respective research fields. Reviewers looked not just at how often their work is cited by other researchers, but also at strong evidence, both quantitative and qualitative, that their discoveries are helping shape the direction of science, technology, and higher education.
Dr. Linlin Zhao involved in Mitochondrial DNA research in which mitochondrial DNA repair prevents inflammation. “If we can retain the DNA inside the mitochondria, we might be able to prevent those downstream signals that cause inflammation,” Zhao said.
The Academic Excellence Award for the College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences recognizes one graduating senior who is selected by faculty from each major for their academic success, research, and/or creative activity. Please join us in congratulating Lina!
Co-hosted by the Academy of Distinguished Teaching and XCITE, in partnership with the Academic Senate, and the Office of the Provost, the Celebration of Teaching is an annual event which signifies the gold standard of excellence in learning engagement at UCR. The event highlights accomplishments in teaching by faculty as well as showcases work being...
The Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Science has selected 79 graduate students representing 29 states for the Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program’s 2024 Solicitation 2 cycle. Through world-class training and access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources at DOE National Laboratories, SCGSR prepares graduate students to enter jobs of critical importance to...
The University of California today (April 24) announced the 2025 cohort of UC President’s Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings Fellows, 42 outstanding young scientists and economists from across the UC system who will join Nobel laureates from around the world at two renowned scholarly gatherings in Lindau, Germany. Please join us in congratulating graduate students Ashley...
UCR's Vincent Lavallo and Aaron Gregory who helped prove a 67-year-old chemistry hypothesis. Once thought impossible, chemists generate unstable molecule in water.
It's a UCR takeover! Come join us for UC Riverside Night at the Big A. Tickets include an Angels and UC Riverside co-branded hat! Be sure to join us in the Gate 5 Courtyard to pick up your UC Riverside hat. Choose your seats from any of our 6 reserved sections, offered at 3 price...
Please join us in congratulating graduate student Ashley Pimentel to being selected for the prestigious University of California's President's Dissertation-Year Fellowship for the 2025-26 academic year. This fellowship provides a $36,000 stipend & $1,000 travel/research fund.
Please join us in congratulating graduate student Ashley Pimentel on being selected for the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting dedicated to Chemistry! Ashley will be traveling to Lindau, Germany to represent UC Riverside to present her research work to an international audience. Only 600 young scientists from throughout the world are selected to experience and...
Scientists have developed new light-sensitive chemicals that can radically improve the treatment of aggressive cancers with minimal side effects. Dr. Vincent Lavallo, a UCR chemistry professor and co-prinicipal investigator, is an expert on the synthesis of carboranes.
The University of California, Riverside, is transforming undergraduate chemistry, allowing students multiple opportunities to demonstrate knowledge while reducing the high stakes of traditional exams. Educators believe the approach will improve outcomes for underserved students.
The Department of Chemistry at UC Riverside, in collaboration with UCR Extension and the California Society of Cosmetic Chemists ( CALISCC), has launched the West Coast’s first educational program in cosmetic science. The certificate program offers students the opportunity to gain foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in the field of cosmetic science.
Of all scientists worldwide, only the top 1% are selected for Clarivate Analytics’ Highly Cited Researchers list. Despite the percentage of Americans on the list dropping this year, UC Riverside increased its number of included faculty.
Advancements in research across UCR offer new hope for Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia. Dr. Ryan Julian part of understanding Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia.
