Students scribbled equations on a white board, crunching numbers in an effort to find the right concentration of each reactant. The team used computer modeling to rearrange a protein model, a twisted mass of blue, yellow, orange and green spirals and loops, in preparation for the International Genetically Engineered Machines competition in Boston, which began […]
Author Archives: Kelly Gu
Phase one of Engineering VI complex scheduled to open
A new engineering facility geared toward green energy and nanotechnology research will open on Thursday after undergoing construction since 2012. The 60,000-square-foot facility represents phase one of Engineering VI, which will replace the old Engineering 1A building that was knocked down in 2011 to make room for a more modernized facility. The phase one building […]
UCLA SUPRASTUDIO collaboration sparks progress for hyperloop project
A full-scale wooden model of a hyperloop capsule stood in one room of the studio as students discussed potential designs for it next door, their desks cluttered with illustrations, measurements and laptops running animations of the futuristic transportation system. The capsule in the making is a pod that may eventually hold around 30 people, and […]
New student group explores intersection of medicine, technology
Before doctors implanted an electrical device in Sammi Chan’s heart, the vital organ struggled to pump blood. Diagnosed with heart disease her freshman year, many of her high school nights were spent in a hospital. “When I was diagnosed with heart disease, that’s when I knew I wanted to go into medicine,” said Chan, a […]
Westwood Technology Transfer to guide UCLA in investment decisions
As the first of its kind in the University of California system, a non-profit technology company with UCLA-affiliated board members will help guide UCLA in its investment and entrepreneurial decisions, Chancellor Gene Block announced last week. The Westwood Technology Transfer company consists of 10 board members selected by Block to assist UCLA’s Office of Intellectual […]
Q&A: Test prep expert explains new MCAT
Starting in April 2015, the Association of American Medical Colleges will administer a new Medical College Admission Test with changes that have stirred up questions and concerns among premedical students. Eric Chiu, the executive director of premed programs at Kaplan Test Prep, recently spoke with Daily Bruin assistant editor Kelly Gu about some common questions […]
UCLA to launch Healthy Aging Initiative
UCLA, USC and Los Angeles County officials are collaborating to launch several pilot projects this fall with the goal of improving health resources for the aging community. The Healthy Aging Initiative aims to advance and expand community programs that encourage middle-aged and older adults to stay healthy, with timely access to health care, social support […]