UCLA’s Chris Mattmann is the first chief data and AI officer in the UC system August 30, 2024 The position is one of just a handful in existence across American universities.
UCLA receives $120 million from Alya and Gary Michelson for new California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy August 27, 2024 The transformative donation will spur breakthrough discoveries and drive economic growth for the region.
‘Four walls don’t make a classroom’: Joe Way is leading the charge to transform learning technology August 20, 2024 The digital spaces executive director is taking a holistic approach to advance goal 4 of UCLA’s Strategic Plan: to elevate teaching.
Layered superconductor coaxed to show unusual properties with potential for quantum computing July 31, 2024 Research brief: The new material retained properties under a much higher magnetic field than the theoretical limit of a conventional superconductor.
2023 Rolling Hills Estates landslide likely began the winter before July 12, 2024 The progressive landslide seemed to come out of nowhere but took months to develop into a catastrophe.
UCLA-led national workshop series to bridge technological innovation, culture and creativity July 1, 2024 Gatherings will help shape a national conference at UCLA in December.
Atomic view of a chemical catalyst during electrically charged reaction is a scientific first June 20, 2024 Findings could enable advances in sustainable energy production, industry and design.
Brija Johnson leads new program that expands UCLA’s entrepreneurial ties in the region June 17, 2024 Bruin Founders will advance goal 1 of UCLA’s Strategic Plan: to deepen the university’s engagement with Los Angeles.
Creating a world of good through the power of AI June 5, 2024 Mario Peng Lee seeks to improve lives through technology — and help others do the same.
Shape and depth of ocean floor profoundly influence how carbon is stored there June 3, 2024 A new study finds seafloor topography accounts for up to 50% of the changes in depth at which carbon has been sequestered.
Advance in light-based computing shows capabilities for future smart cameras April 11, 2024 UCLA-developed experimental device quickly processes ambient light and demonstrates ability to reduce glare in images.
How AI discriminates and what that means for your Google habit March 28, 2024 UCLA’s Safiya Noble discusses how the technology’s growth is shaping our lives and livelihoods — and not always for the better.
Speaking without vocal cords, thanks to a new AI-assisted wearable device March 14, 2024 The adhesive neck patch is the latest advance by UCLA bioengineers in speech technology for people with disabilities.
Newsroom’s top videos: Wooden’s stamp on history, Bruinettes pride and more March 11, 2024 In addition, how doctoral student AJ Addae is opening doors for people of color in cosmetics research, and the impact of AI on the academy.
An even Bigger Bang: Chuck Lorre’s $24.5 million gift to empower low-income STEM students March 4, 2024 The new UCLA Chuck Lorre Scholars Program will boost scholarship funding and cultivate leaders in science and technology.
UCLA Samueli to lead $4 million cell research project funded by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative February 29, 2024 The collaboration among researchers at UCLA, USC and Caltech will advance cell and tissue engineering technology.
UCLA and Equatic to build world’s largest ocean-based plant for carbon removal February 27, 2024 The $20 million system in Singapore will be capable of removing 3,650 metric tons of CO2 per year while producing 105 tons of clean hydrogen.
Faculty members discuss impact of AI on academic research February 24, 2024 Speakers from across campus gathered at the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA for an all-day symposium.
Researchers measure and control interactions between magnetic ripples using lasers February 7, 2024 Fundamental step toward ultrafast magnetism-based computers comes from multi-institution team science involving UCLA.
Watch: Newsroom’s top videos January 31, 2024 Discover how footballer–turned–astrophysicist Dakotah Tyler helped unveil the secrets of a distant exoplanet, which campus historical gems are hiding in plain sight and more.
The future of fresh water is bright January 31, 2024 Active Membranes, a startup within the Magnify Incubator at CNSI, has developed an innovative technology to treat and desalinate water.
NSF invests in UCLA-led project to connect culture, creativity and technological innovation January 16, 2024 UCLA has launched a hub supported by the foundation’s new directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships.
ICYMI: UCLA to transform empty Westside Pavilion mall into UCLA Research Park January 10, 2024 Video: Chancellor Block, Gov. Newsom and UC President Drake announce the launch of the ambitious project at a Jan. 3 press conference.
UCLA acquires L.A.’s former Westside Pavilion to transform empty mall into the UCLA Research Park January 3, 2024 With the acquisition, UCLA will create an engine of innovation, discovery and economic growth for Southern California and beyond.
The UCLA Research Park: Quantum science and engineering January 3, 2024 The quantum innovation hub will produce advances in computing, sensing and other areas while training a new workforce for the burgeoning field.