Ursula Heise honored for global influence in environmental humanities October 24, 2024 She received the Biophilia Award, which is presented annually by the BBVA Foundation and carries a prize of 100,000 euros.
Amy Vandiver honored by American Federation for Aging Research October 22, 2024 She received the 2024 Sagol Network GerOmic Award for Junior Faculty for her research in biological aging and GerOmics.
UCLA’s Dr. Donna Washington elected to the National Academy of Medicine October 21, 2024 Washington is the 48th UCLA faculty member to achieve one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine.
Yuzhang Li wins awards to fund microscopic imaging, alternative battery research October 18, 2024 He received a pair of early career awards along with a joint total of $1.76 million in grants over the next three years.
Daniel Schwalbe-Koda receives DOE award for materials synthesis research October 18, 2024 The professor was honored with a 2024 Early Career Research Program Award from the U.S. Department of Energy.
QUAntum Sensing for Humanity event brings together builders and users of quantum sensors October 17, 2024 The limits of the laws of physics were explored at a discussion on quantum sensing and the potential utility of these concepts.
Prineha Narang elected an American Physical Society Fellow October 16, 2024 The professor was selected for her approaches to nonequilibrium dynamics and the control of condensed matter.
UCLA team develops a platform that mimics nature to enhance T cell-based therapies October 16, 2024 Immune-based treatment gets a boost to its cancer-fighting superpowers.
Ellen Sletten receives the Helmholtz High Impact Award 2024 October 16, 2024 The chemistry professor is being honored for developing imaging technology that can improve cancer detection during surgery.
Neil Garg receives David E. Evans Award from American Chemical Society October 16, 2024 The award for the advancement and education of organic synthesis honors former UCLA faculty member David Evans.
Oct. 17: ‘Great ShakeOut’ drill helps Bruins prepare for earthquakes October 14, 2024 UCLA students, faculty and staff are asked to “drop, cover and hold on” during the drill on Thursday, Oct. 17.
Dr. Utibe Essien named emerging leader by National Academy of Medicine October 11, 2024 The Geffen School of Medicine professor examines racial and ethnic disparities in the use of novel medications and technology.
Oct. 9 and 15: UCLA-hosted election series examines 2024 state, local ballot measures October 8, 2024 Both discussions can be attended in person or via Zoom.
In memoriam: Robert Rosen, 84, historian and former dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television October 7, 2024 The educator, critic and preservationist was a pioneer in establishing efforts to rescue, restore and showcase moving images.
Spotlight series: Meet the people behind UCLA’s strategic plan October 7, 2024 Newsroom is highlighting Bruins who are creating the future at UCLA by advancing the strategic plan’s goals and priorities.
A Bruin in full: Interim Chancellor Darnell Hunt knows UCLA from the ground up October 4, 2024 With vision and pragmatism, the longtime campus leader and acclaimed scholar is guiding the university through a pivotal transition.
If AI isn’t ‘learning’ like us, can it think like us? October 3, 2024 UCLA psychologist Keith Holyoak will discuss consciousness, creativity and machine learning during his Faculty Research Lecture on Oct. 11.
How a closer look at ‘Latinx’ can help promote educational equity October 1, 2024 UCLA professor and former public high school teacher Laura C. Chávez-Moreno makes the case for ‘ambitious teaching’ about race.
How can UCLA protect against phishing, ransomware and other threats? September 30, 2024 UCLA’s ‘top IT cop’ Drake Chang tells us about the crucial importance of cybersecurity awareness.
Preserving a different kind of dental record September 26, 2024 A unique archiving collaboration between the UCLA School of Dentistry and UCLA Library sheds light on the process of safeguarding university history.
Sustainable Transportation Month: Pop-up events, giveaways throughout October September 25, 2024 UCLA offers a variety of affordable and convenient sustainable transportation options for eligible employees.
Latest book by Jason de León on National Book Award nonfiction longlist September 20, 2024 “Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling” is based on years of ethnographic work by de León.
UCLA, collaborators receive grant from California Education Learning Lab September 16, 2024 The funding aims to help facilitate community college students’ transition to engineering programs at four-year universities.
Paper by Vida Yao named one of the year’s best by Philosopher’s Annual September 16, 2024 The article draws upon the experience of falling in love to rebut a premise about how people make choices in pursuit of fulfillment.
Campus unveils Four-Point Plan for a Safer, Stronger UCLA September 5, 2024 The plan focuses on safety and well-being, engagement across differences, free speech and internal improvement.