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Creating Materials that Change Color and Temperature

January 26, 2026 A coat that adjusts its temperature with the climate. Military camouflage fatigue that changes colors to blend into its surroundings. These are just some of the smart fabrics Alon Gorodetsky envisions can be possible as he unlocks the secrets of how cephalopods change
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Congrats to Calit2 Director, Athina Markopoulou, for being elected ACM Fellow

Congratulations to Calit2 Director, Athina Markopoulou, for being elected ACM Fellow. Read more about this great honor at this link.
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Senior Leadership from Universidad Panamericana Tour CalIT2 on First-ever Visit to UC Irvine

Exploring opportunities for collaborations beyond their borders, the chancellors of the Universidad Panamericana campuses of Guadalajara and Aguascalientes, as well as the vice chancellor and provost, visited CalIT2 to learn more about the institute’s research and see several lab demo
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CalIT2 Building Residents and Affiliated Researchers Gather for Festivities

The CalIT2 Building atrium was adorned with lights, garland and even a tree for the annual Institute’s holiday party.
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