UC Riverside

Entomologist Anandasankar Ray at the University of California, Riverside discusses odor molecules his lab has identified that hamper the host-seeking behavior of mosquitoes. The research, which paves the way for developing new generations of insect repellents and lures, could help control the spread of deadly mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue and yellow fever. [Agriculture] [Show ID: 21966]

UC Riverside research teams lead nationally recognized efforts to reduce air pollution as Jim Brown reports in the Winter 2011 edititon of “State of Minds.” Series: "Climate Solutions " [Science] [Show ID: 21174]

The debate about the relationship of politics and religion in the United States is set on the wrong course, Ivan Strenski, distinguished professor of religious studies at UC Riverside, claims in this presentation. Professor Strenski follows the development of the theology of political leadership from Roman through Medieval to the present times to understand the sources of our dedication to republican constitutionalism. [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 16933]

Three eminent UC professors analyze both the causes and the possible consequences of the current global meltdown by comparing it with earlier junctures in world history. [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 16053]

UC Riverside music students showcase their original compositions in a concert performed by students and professional musicians [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 13076]

Choreographed by UC Riverside faculty and performed by undergraduate students this artistic expression of stylized movement metaphorically addresses the odyssey of college life. The dance is set against a collage of music, varying from rousing marches to rhythmic tribal chants. [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 13164]

Quetzal, a Los Angeles based musical group, mixes Mexican and Afro-Cuban rhythms, Jazz, R&B, and Rock and is supercharged by the dynamic vocals of Martha Gonzalez. Members are Martha González, Quetzal Flores, César Castro, Juan Pérez, Quincy McCrary, Andy Mendoza. [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 13079]

Biotechnology executive and entrepreneur Tina Nova, a 1982 doctoral graduate from UCR, addresses the 13th Annual Southern California Conference on Undergraduate Research. Nova is the chief executive officer of Genoptix, Inc., the fourth biotechnology firm she has co-founded in the San Diego area. [Humanities] [Business] [Show ID: 11365]

Juan Felipe Herrera traveled as a child with his parents through many small farming towns and cities in California, until finally settling in San Diego. He has taught poetry from kindergarten to the university level and is the author of numerous poetry and children's books, including Calling The Doves, which won the Ezra Jack Keats Award, and Crashboomlove, which was prized with the Americas Award. He also wrote Upside Down Boy, which was adapted into a musical in New York City, and Laughing Out Loud, I Fly, winner of a Pura Belpré honor award. He holds the Tomás Rivera Endowed Chair in Creative Writing at the University of California, Riverside. [Humanities] [Show ID: 11119]

Panel adresses how one community is dealing with the effects of 9/11. [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 6936]