Political scientist Daniel Treisman named a 2022 Carnegie Fellow
The expert on Russia’s current project focuses on understanding how today’s threats to democracies emerged
Results
David Kaplan wins Rolf Schock prize
The professor of philosophy was recognized for his contributions to the field of semantics.
Lauren Lee McCarthy participates in art exhibition in San Francisco’s Chinatown
The design media arts professor contributed an augmented reality piece called “I’m Glad You Asked.”
Dr. Elizabeth Barnert named Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine liaison
The associate professor of pediatrics focuses on adolescents and youth involved in the juvenile legal system.
Prepare to go back in cosmic time at 132nd Faculty Research Lecture
UCLA astronomer Alice Shapley will discuss the origins of our galaxy in a virtual event, May 17.
Dr. Richard Jackson recognized by California Department of Public Health
The professor emeritus of environmental health sciences won a state award for excellence.
UCLA hires Janelle McDonald as gymnastics coach
The two-time Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association regional assistant coach of the year joins the Bruins after four years at UC Berkeley.
Designer who made Marvel and DC characters look heroic teaches at UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television
Kym Barrett will mentor graduate students through the design process.
Tyrone Howard wins social justice educational award
The professor of education at the UCLA School of Education & Information Studies has been honored by the American Education Research Association.
Daniel Solórzano elected to education council
The professor of social science and comparative education will serve on the American Education Research Association governing board.
How Dr. Yalda Afshar became a trusted COVID spokesperson
The physician-scientist moved quickly to research how COVID-19 affects pregnant women and babies.
Course teaches students to provide better health care for people with disabilities
Creating the class, which was a collaboration between the UCLA School of Nursing and the disability studies program, was a labor of love for Professor Lauren Clark.
Hybrid, remote work arrangements benefited campus commuters in 2021
The latest State of the Commute report found that UCLA had its lowest-ever rate of commutes by solo drivers last year.
3 UCLA faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences for 2022
Dr. E. Dale Abel, Robert Bjork and Rosa Matzkin were honored for their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Read, watch, listen 2022
From rock band the Linda Lindas to podcasts to the dimension-jumping “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” staff recommend their media musts.
Dr. Renea Sturm selected for 2022 outstanding graduate scholar award
The assistant professor was recognized by the Urology Care Foundation, which is part of the American Urological Association.
In memoriam: Samuel Aroni, 94, architecture professor, and scholar and survivor of the Holocaust
The longtime faculty member twice served as acting dean of the School of Architecture and Urban Planning.
11 UCLA faculty members elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
UCLA had the second highest number of honorees among colleges and universities this year, followed by Stanford, UC Berkeley, MIT and Yale.
May 22: UCLA Pre-K—12 Community 5K
Come join the fun and get your heart pumping by joining the walk/run, which takes place on campus.
Public health research team receives $1.27 million federal grant
The researchers will study COVID-19 vaccination decisions made by pregnant women during the pandemic.
UCLA program provides campus jobs, career support for people with autism
A partnership with a local placement agency has facilitated the hiring of 11 employees, with plans to expand soon.
Ecological Society of America honors Priyanga Amarasekare
The professor of ecology at the UCLA College was recognized for her contributions to the field.
UCLA recognizes faculty for their outstanding teaching
Recipients of the 2020 Distinguished Teaching Awards were honored by the Academic Senate and Center for the Advancement of Teaching,
Facebook whistleblower and director of ‘The Social Dilemma’ talk about social media’s impact
Professor Ramesh Srinivasan joined Frances Haugen and Jeff Orlowski-Yang for the panel, which was part of UCLA’s Common Experience program.
Shimon Weiss receives international prize in biophysics
The chemistry professor is being honored with the Sackler Prize for his contributions to single-molecule biophysics.
Tim Austin receives prize for mathematical contributions
The mathematics professor was honored for contributions in probability theory and other fields.