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STEM outreach for neurodiverse learners at the Craig School

  • Publication date 2024-07-10

The CeMi lab collaborated with the Craig School (TCS) in Irvine, CA, to develop educational modules focused on materials science and engineering for neurodiverse learners with ADHD and autism in grades 3-8. This summer, we launched a one-hour pilot program at TCS, where we introduced how atoms and electrons are the building blocks of all…Continue Reading STEM outreach for neurodiverse learners at the Craig School

Join us for MS thesis and undergraduate research!

  • Publication date 2024-06-19

We are looking for talented students to carry out Masters thesis and undergraduate research projects in the following areas: Interested applicants, including current or prospective undergraduates, post-baccalaureates, and Masters students should directly email Professor Lee with a 1 page CV/resume and a short description of their interests, technical skills, and experiences (e.g., class projects, research…Continue Reading Join us for MS thesis and undergraduate research!

Joni wins the MSE Elevator Pitch Competition

  • Publication date 2024-06-10
The CeMi Lab Ph.D. student Joni Spencer won first place for her talk, “Ab Initio Investigation of the Hydrogen and Oxygen Evolution Reactions at the Electrocatalyst-Water Interface” in the 2024 MSE@UCI Elevator Pitch Competition. The Graduate Elevator Pitch Competition for Materials Science and Engineering highlights the excellence and importance of graduate research in MSE@UCI. It is an opportunity…Continue Reading Joni wins the MSE Elevator Pitch Competition

Elaine defends her MS thesis

  • Publication date 2024-06-05
Congratulations to Elaine Yu-Lun Chang, who successfully defended her thesis: “Ab Initio Chemical Processes at Solid-State Interfaces.” Her defense talk focused on investigating the effect of oxide support on metal catalytic activity for plastic waste deconstruction using density functional theory and free energy calculations. She will receive an M.S. Degree in Materials Science and Engineering…Continue Reading Elaine defends her MS thesis

STEM outreach day with middle and high school students from Santa Ana

  • Publication date 2024-06-03
With the UCI School of Engineering, the CeMi lab hosted an event called IGNITE, where we introduce underrepresented middle and high students to STEM and teach them and their parents about college admissions, engineering majors, and professional careers. Over 30 middle and high school students joined our lab to learn about materials science and engineering…Continue Reading STEM outreach day with middle and high school students from Santa Ana

Daisy receives UCI’s Dynamic Womxn of the Year

  • Publication date 2024-05-25
Congratulations to Daisy for receiving UCI’s Dynamic Womxn of the Year Award! This award honors individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the personal growth and success of womxn, through education, research, public or volunteer service, that is above and beyond their expected responsibilities. Daisy has been active in cultivating a community for graduate women…Continue Reading Daisy receives UCI’s Dynamic Womxn of the Year

CeMi Lab at the 2024 ACS Meeting – Daisy wins the Best Poster Award from the ACS Catalysis Division!

  • Publication date 2024-03-25

The CeMi Lee Lab presented talks and posters at the 2024 American Chemical Society (ACS) Spring Meeting in New Orleans, LA, and connected with the larger scientific community, spanning theory and simulations, catalysis, energy, and quantum materials. Congratulations to Daisy, for winning 1st place in the poster competition at the ACS Division of Catalysis!…Continue Reading CeMi Lab at the 2024 ACS Meeting – Daisy wins the Best Poster Award from the ACS Catalysis Division!