What the wildfires tell us about the shortcomings of California’s electric grid September 16, 2020 UCLA’s Eric Fournier explains why the state’s infrastructure isn’t well suited for such extreme conditions — and what improvements are needed.
Industry leaders to discuss future of music business in UCLA virtual event series September 15, 2020 L.A. Sounds Now kicks off Oct. 6 with a talk between Tom Corson of Warner Records and Dean Eileen Strempel.
UCLA ranked No. 1 public university by U.S. News & World Report for fourth straight year September 13, 2020 “It’s always wonderful to see UCLA recognized nationally, but it’s especially heartening at this challenging time,” Chancellor Gene Block said.
COVID-19 may have been in L.A. as early as last December, UCLA-led study suggests September 10, 2020 Researchers analyzing medical records detected an unexpected jump in respiratory illnesses at UCLA Health facilities at the end of last year.
Dashboard reveals COVID-19’s impact on Californians’ jobs, mental health September 10, 2020 UCLA researchers are making data available ahead of their typical publication in an effort to aid the state’s pandemic response.
Vast majority of Americans oppose criminalizing humanitarian aid along Mexican border September 9, 2020 Eighty-seven percent of those surveyed said they disagreed with the policy — including 71% of Republicans.
Kids, take it from Elmo (and UCLA) – brushing can be fun! September 8, 2020 The two-minute music video is the result of a partnership between a UCLA-led consortium called More LA Smiles and Sesame Street in Communities.
UCLA study recommends permanent residence for immigrants in Temporary Protected Status September 2, 2020 Research revealed that over 88% of residents with temporary protected status are in the labor force, and that almost 11% are self-employed.
Fighting the health effects of climate change is the mission for new UCLA center September 2, 2020 The unit “will help us build a safer, cleaner and more equitable city and world,” said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.
Constance Hockaday recasts the presidency with modern fireside chats from 50 artists September 1, 2020 Inspired by Roosevelt’s Depression-era fireside chats, the Chilean American visual artist has created a program designed to address today’s America.
1 in 5 tenants in L.A. has struggled to pay rent during pandemic, study finds August 31, 2020 With a statewide moratorium on evictions set to expire, thousands of renters are at risk of losing their housing.
Single-use N95 respirators can be decontaminated and used again, study finds August 27, 2020 Scientists hope new decontamination methods can help overcome the shortage of personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 crisis.
Upgraded cleanroom facilities will give UCLA advanced nanofabrication capabilities August 24, 2020 Researchers will use the space to build new generations of tiny devices, such as computer chips that mimic how the brain works and ultra high-efficiency batteries.
Water main break on Sunset Boulevard affects parts of campus August 23, 2020 Areas to be avoided: Sunset Boulevard between Veteran and Hilgard avenues, parking structures 4 and 7, the intramural field and Drake Stadium.
How UCLA scientists are using stem cells to take on COVID-19 August 20, 2020 Broad Stem Cell Research Center investigators are are channeling their specialized expertise to fight the novel coronavirus.
Reliable, accurate and complete count for 2020 Census is at risk August 19, 2020 The projected undercount will disproportionately hurt the poor and people of color, UCLA researchers warn.
UCLA students, staff join California leaders to set a Latino agenda August 18, 2020 The online gathering was a unique opportunity for fledgling public policy experts to help make history.
Tiny endangered shrimp may get big hand from environmental DNA testing August 17, 2020 The method saves time and money and doesn't require sacrificing endangered animals. All that’s needed is a few ounces of water from their habitat.
Researchers receive $2.9M to study intersection of technology, power and society August 13, 2020 The grant to the UCLA Center for Critical Internet Inquiry comes from the Australia-based Minderoo Foundation.
Counties with higher proportion of Black residents have more COVID-19 cases, deaths August 13, 2020 Research brief: The findings highlight the need for better policies and data collection to prevent racial disparities from getting worse.
Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris: Faculty share insights on selection of first Black and Asian American woman for VP candidate August 12, 2020 UCLA political and gender studies experts offer their thoughts on the history-making announcement.
Pac-12 postpones fall sports August 11, 2020 The recent surge in COVID-19 cases locally and nationally would put student-athletes and their support staff at risk.
A warming California sets the stage for future floods August 10, 2020 A UCLA study finds that continued climate change will deliver a dangerous one-two punch for state’s water managers.
Excluding undocumented immigrants from stimulus funds cost $10 billion in economic activity August 10, 2020 UCLA’s Raul Hinojosa said that their reduced purchasing power amid a looming recession is a public health and economic crisis.
Black, Latino renters far more likely to be facing housing displacement during pandemic August 10, 2020 Systemic racial inequalities underlie the difficulties many people of color have paying rent, according to new UCLA research.