Baharan Mirzasoleiman receives funding to train AI for cosmic data analysis November 20, 2024 The assistant professor of computer science received $550,000 from the National Science Foundation and the Simons Foundation.
Prineha Narang receives nearly $2 million from Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation November 20, 2024 The professor was awarded the grant for a four-year project to create new probes using entanglement and quantum photonic states.
Sixiang Wang honored for book reframing 3 centuries of Korea-China relations November 19, 2024 The professor was recognized by UC Berkeley with the 2024 Hong Yung Lee Book Award.
Nov. 18–22 UCLA International Education Week November 18, 2024 UCLA will host a variety of events on international opportunities students, as well as cultural and musical activities.
Safiya Noble honored for her work at the ‘intersection of technology and equality’ November 13, 2024 The internet studies scholar holds the David O. Sears Presidential Chair in Social Sciences.
Time names UCLA’s Gaurav Sant among 2024’s top influential climate leaders November 12, 2024 The ocean-based carbon removal technology he helped develop could provide an affordable way to mitigate climate change.
In the media: UCLA faculty help unpack 2024 elections November 12, 2024 During Election Day and in the days following, media have cited UCLA research and turned to UCLA faculty for expert insight on a range of election-related topics.
Leaders of UC, CSU and California Community Colleges share statement on the election November 6, 2024 Interim Chancellor Darnell Hunt also shared resources available on the UCLA campus for the well-being of students, faculty and staff.
Cheryl Keyes recognized with Global Music Award for ‘Sundiata Keita Overture’ November 6, 2024 The composition was performed at the “Prelude to Juneteenth Day Celebration” event held earlier this year at Royce Hall.
Inscripción abierta para empleados de UCLA, los beneficios para jubilados comienzan el 31 de octubre October 31, 2024 Haga cambios e inscríbase hasta las 5 p.m. el 22 de noviembre.
Open enrollment for UCLA employee, retiree benefits begin Oct. 31 October 29, 2024 Make changes and enroll until 5 p.m. on Nov. 22.
In memoriam: A.R. Frank Wazzan, 88, renowned nuclear thermal-hydraulics engineer and former dean of UCLA Samueli October 29, 2024 He taught courses including thermodynamics, propulsion and material properties, and served as the school’s dean for 15 years.
Staff news: UCLA receives 12 regional honors for campus communications October 28, 2024 The CASE awards recognized work by Strategic Communications, UCLA Magazine, UCLA Alumni, the College and the medical school.
Kimberlé Crenshaw awarded W.E.B. Du Bois Medal from Harvard University October 25, 2024 The award honors those who have made significant contributions to African American history, studies and culture.
Jack Bobo, Amy Rowat named directors of UCLA Rothman Family Institute for Food Studies October 25, 2024 Bobo will be inaugural executive director and Rowat will be inaugural faculty director of the institute, which launched in 2022.
Aditya Grover receives NSF award for scientific applications of generative AI October 24, 2024 Funding will support the computer scientist’s work applying machine learning to climate science and sustainable energy.
In memoriam: Paul D. Sheats, 92, whose love for the outdoors intertwined with Wordsworth scholarship October 24, 2024 He joined UCLA in 1966 as an assistant professor of English and in 1978, he became a full professor and English department chair.
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.