Nov. 16: UCLA GIS Day 2016 — 'A Sense of Place'
Learn from experts on geographic information systems (GIS) and take part in a 'Mapathon' at UCLA's Charles Young Research Library.
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Four UCLA scientists honored for outstanding achievement in schizophrenia research
The Brain and Behavior Research Foundation recently honored four UCLA scientists for their transformative work in schizophrenia with 2016 outstanding achievement prizes, among the most prestigious given in the field of psychiatric research.
Linda Sarna named dean of the UCLA School of Nursing
Linda Sarna, an internationally recognized scholar in promoting the role of nursing in tobacco control and oncology research focused on patients with lung cancer, has been appointed dean of the UCLA School of Nursing.
Coast guardian Timu Gallien
An assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, Gallien explores the dynamic processes that create our coastlines.
UCLA electrical engineering professor named an inaugural Moore Inventor Fellow
Mona Jarrahi is being recognized for her work researching terahertz-based imaging technologies.
UCLA TFT announces Mainstage theater season for 2016-17
The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television's Department of Theater has announced its upcoming Mainstage theater season for the academic year 2016-17, which includes "Carrie the Musical," an adaptation of the popular Stephen King novel "Carrie."
Research-turned-art exhibition opens at Powell Library
The exhibition, "Clay Sculpture by Six Ethiopian Israeli Artists," opens tonight at Powell Library's east rotunda with a reception from 5-7 p.m. featuring Ethiopian food.
Highlights of upcoming open enrollment for faculty, staff
Open enrollment is coming soon — Thursday, Oct. 27, 8 a.m. to Tuesday, Nov. 22, 5 p.m. — with some significant changes and new options for you and your eligible family members.
Marjorie Kagawa-Singer to serve as interim director of Asian American Studies Center
Marjorie Kagawa Singer is the 2016-17 interim director of the Asian American Studies Center. Her appointment, announced Oct. 24, took effect immediately.
In memoriam: Skye Donald, UCLA School of Law faculty
Widely admired for her excellent teaching and extraordinary student mentorship, Donald died on Oct. 16 at the age of 43.
Issues of food and gender to take the spotlight at UCLA
New faculty will be among those speaking as part of UCLA Food Week, which will feature talks about the economic, nutritional, environmental and social impacts of food.
Organic chemistry sizzles for BACON students around the world
Professor Neil Garg's online tutorials show how organic chemistry is connected to sports, health and even popular TV shows.
Old-school photography technique on display in UCLA’s newest building
Luther Gerlach created a one-of-a-kind ambrotype of Royce Hall for the new UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center.
Dr. Edward De Robertis on exploring our ancient genetic toolbox
The Norman Sprague Professor of Biological Chemistry at the School of Medicine gives the UCLA Faculty Research Lecture on Oct. 13.
J. Fraser Stoddart wins 2016 Nobel Prize in chemistry
The UCLA professor emeritus, who directed the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA, was honored with two others for designing and developing molecular machines.
Social work: A commitment to serve those with few resources
For his remarkable body of work, Gerry Laviña has been named the 2016 Social Worker of the Year by the California chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.
Stay cyber-secure with help from UCLA and UC
In recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month in October, UCLA and UC are offering a variety of resources to help students, faculty and staff better understand cyber risk and stay safer and more secure online.
UCLA brand campaign demonstrates the powerful influence of Optimism
The program continues last year’s themes of transformation and progress while exploring new stories that demonstrate Bruins’ unique can-do attitude.
New book from UCLA’s Ursula Heise examines the conservationist thrall and narratives of extinction
In ‘Imagining Extinction,’ English professor Ursula Heise asks why people care about endangered species, why some animals become symbols and what that reveals about us.
Anthropologist brings European refugee crisis to the classroom
Laurie Hart taught seminars over the summer at the University of the Aegean in Lesvos, Greece, where thousands of refugees who fled from Syria and other countries are encamped.
Q&A with Jennifer Mnookin: Raising the bar for scientific evidence in court
There have been many wrongful criminal convictions where the use of faulty forensic science evidence was a major culprit in producing injustice.
Nurses do research too, and here’s why it matters
Think “scientific research” and one may imagine doctors, Ph.D.s or technicians toiling away in the lab. But many people don’t realize that nurses do research as well.
TFT faculty member wins Emmy for cinematography
Associate Adjunct Professor John Simmons in the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television received a Creative Arts Emmy Award last week for outstanding cinematography for a single-camera series as the director of photography.
Dr. Greg Hendey, new chair of emergency medicine, on fresh ideas for hospital’s ‘front door’
Hendey, who completed his internship in medicine and residency in emergency medicine at UCLA 23 years ago, served as chief of emergency medicine at UC San Francisco School of Medicine's Fresno campus.
Faculty briefed on U.S. intelligence community funding for research
The research interests of UCLA faculty and students are highly relevant to the work by his organization, said Jason Matheny, director of the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity, in a recent visit to campus.