Terence Keel on the Christian Roots of ‘Race Science’ February 15, 2022 The professor examines the cultural and theological backgrounds of traditional thinking.
An Alternative to Knee Replacement February 15, 2022 Decreasing blood flow to the inflamed area can help relieve pain and restore function.
Rap Lyrics as Literature February 15, 2022 UCLA scholars teach hip-hop as the most popular form of American contemporary poetry.
UCLA-led team gets $8.4 million NIH grant to probe mysteries of Valley fever February 15, 2022 UCLA’s Dr. Manish Butte will head a group investigating immune responses to the disease, which is caused by fungal spores in soil.
UCLA tops all universities in number of 2022 Sloan Research Fellows February 15, 2022 Eight young UCLA professors are among 118 scientists and scholars selected today to receive the awards.
UCLA in the News February 14, 2022 February 14, 2022 Highlights from the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, ABC News and others.
Megadrought in southwestern North America is region’s driest in at least 1,200 years February 14, 2022 The current drought has exceeded the severity of a late-1500s megadrought that had been considered the driest since the year 800.
Doctors in space: UCLA fellowship prepares new generation of flight surgeons February 11, 2022 Dr. Haig Aintablian, who recently completed his residency in emergency medicine at UCLA, is the program’s inaugural fellow.
UCLA in the News February 11, 2022 February 11, 2022 Highlights from the Wall Street Journal, National Geographic, Inside Higher Ed and others.
UCLA in the News February 10, 2022 February 10, 2022 Highlights from the New York Times, USA Today, NPR and others.
Betting on the Super Bowl: All in good fun? February 10, 2022 Dr. Timothy Fong, co-director of the UCLA Gambling Studies Program, shares insight into how something “fun” can become a devastating addiction for some people.
Feb. 22: Graduate and undergraduate composers concert February 10, 2022 Students in the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music will showcase their latest works in a free, in-person concert.
Critical race theory: Understanding law and race in America February 10, 2022 UCLA legal scholars have long used these methods to examine shifting attitudes toward racial justice throughout U.S. history.
Psychologists Han Du and Amanda Montoya honored February 10, 2022 The assistant professors were named 2022 Rising Stars by the Association for Psychological Science.
Miryung Kim honored by the Association for Computing Machinery February 10, 2022 Kim has been selected as one of the association’s 2021 distinguished members.
Chemist Michael Jung awarded the 2022 IUPAC-Richter Prize February 10, 2022 Jung’s research has helped in the development of new drugs for treating advanced prostate cancer.
Energy expert Yuzhang Li honored with two early career awards February 10, 2022 The UCLA assistant professor will receive funding to help develop lithium batteries and new ways to store natural gas.
UCLA Engineering receives $21 million pledge from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative February 10, 2022 The funds will support research by the Institute for Carbon Management on climate change solutions.
Notches on lions’ teeth reveal poaching in Zambia’s conservation areas February 9, 2022 A study by UCLA biologists shows that the curious dental markings are the result of trapped big cats chewing through hunters’ snares.
UCLA in the News February 9, 2022 February 9, 2022 Highlights from USA Today, the New York Times, Nature and others.
A whole new world: Production of ‘A Most Favored Nation’ tests the definition of live theater February 9, 2022 The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television faculty and students were able to incorporate augmented reality in how they staged the play.
Destination Crenshaw pays tribute to Black creativity and history in Los Angeles February 8, 2022 UCLA faculty and alumni contributed ideas, expertise and artworks to the $100 million revitalization project.
UCLA in the News February 8, 2022 February 8, 2022 Highlights from USA Today, the Atlantic, Forbes and others.
Ebola vaccine being used in Congo produces lasting antibody response, study finds February 8, 2022 Research brief: Six months after the shot, nearly 96% of study participants in North Kivu Province still had antibodies in their blood.
Marilyn Raphael elected president of the American Association of Geographers February 7, 2022 Raphael is director of the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability.