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The Society of Multivariate Behavioral Research has awarded UCLA professor emeritus of computer science Judea Pearl the 2017 Sells Award for Distinguished Multivariate Research.

Distinguished Professor Michelle Craske has been named the 2017 recipient of the Distinguished Scientist Award from the Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology,  a premier organization for academic clinical psychology. 

Sherie Morrison is the recipient of the 2016 Immunology,  Inflammation,  Infection and Transplantation Excellence in Research Award, established to honor individuals who have made seminal contributions to basic and translational immunology.

Chih-Ming Ho, a UCLA distinguished research professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and of bioengineering, was recently elected a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Professor Andrea Ghez, who holds the Lauren B. Leichtman and Arthur E. Levine Chair in Astrophysics, has been selected to receive the Sven Berggren Prize of 2017 by Sweden’s Royal Physiographic Society.

Michael Berry 's translation of the novel, "To Live," has been selected for the National Endowment for the Arts’ The Big Read initiative. Berry is a professor in Asian languages and cultures.

Kent Wong recently received the Excellence in Law and Justice Award from the Chinese American Museum in recognition of his advocacy on behalf of students and workers.

Ford's new book, "Natural Interests: The Contest over Environment in Modern France," was published by Harvard University Press.

Rebeca Méndez, a professor of design media arts, has been recognized with a humanitarian award in honor of her pro-bono work helping to rebrand the Los Angeles Commission on Assaults Against Women.

Professor emeritus of law, Blasi is being honored for his contributions to ensuring equal justice for low-income Californians.

Kim’s film, a pioneering co-production between South Korea and China, is about to be served up to global audiences.

UCLA senior lecturer in music and Hollywood studio flutist Sheridon Stokes was featured at the opening concert for the 44th Annual National Flute Association Convention in San Diego.

Mary Terrall, a professor of history at UCLA, has been recognized by the Society for the History of Natural History for her book, “Catching Nature in the Act: Reaumur and the Practice of Natural History in the 18th Century.”

James Bowie, a professor of chemistry and biochemistry in the UCLA College, will be honored at the society’s annual meeting in February in New Orleans.

Ann Carlson, professor of environmental law and the inaugural faculty co-director of the Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, has given a series of lectures in Berlin and Frankfurt at the invitation of the U.S. State Department.

Stephen Hubbell, a distinguished professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at UCLA, is the 2016 laureate of the International Prize for Biology for his outstanding contributions to biology research.

The UCLA faculty member and university organist recorded music for the movie on the world's largest functional church pipe organ.

A member of the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, Demanes will receive the Ulrich Henschke Award in recognition of his dedication and commitment to the field of brachytherapy for more than three decades.

The first woman to be selected as chair of the department, Clarke has also served as vice chair for undergraduate education.

A professor of chemistry and biochemistry as well as materials science and engineering, Weiss will explore the development of wearable external and internal sensor arrays for personalized health monitoring.

A UCLA Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry, Merchant conducts research that is providing insights into the complex machinery of the cell.

Part of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music’s campus complex, the center provides faculty and students access to the latest advances in music technology, research and pedagogy.

The award recognizes Garg, professor and vice chair for education in the UCLA Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, for his outstanding achievements in catalysis science.

Assistant deans Patie Johnson and Rosemary Chavoya and professor Willeke Wendrich will be honored for their outstanding contributions to UCLA.

A scholar on Sanskrit and Indo-Iranian topics, Jamison is on faculty in the department of Asian languages and cultures.