A philanthropist and former UCLA postdoctoral scholar in theoretical physics donated $11 million Tuesday to the physics and astronomy department, according to a UCLA press release. The gift, from Mani L. Bhaumik, will establish an institute for theoretical physics bearing his name. It is the largest donation for the department or the physical sciences division. […]
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UCLA to head research center in national manufacturing network
President Barack Obama announced Monday that UCLA will house a new manufacturing research center to increase manufacturing efficiency in the U.S. The UCLA center will be part of a national network of manufacturing institutes under the Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute, with locations in Texas, New York, Washington and North Carolina, according to a White House […]
Students from HBCUs conduct research through UCLA summer program
Students from historically black colleges and universities are gaining research experience through a University of California summer research program. The UC Office of the President launched the UC-Historically Black Colleges and Universities, which funds research projects that are open to undergraduate and master’s degree students from HBCUs, said Anne Dela Cruz, diversity, inclusion and admissions […]
California Legislature approves $5M for gun violence research center
This post was updated June 19 at 2:30 p.m. The California Legislature agreed Thursday to allocate $5 million to create a University of California gun violence research center. Lawmakers passed the state budget, which included the center’s funding, on Wednesday. The UC has not determined where the center will be located, said UC spokesperson Claire […]
UCLA community holds vigil to commemorate victims of Orlando tragedy
On a banner decorated with a heart logo, UCLA community members wrote colorful messages that read “#QueerLoveIsRevolutionary,” “No. More. Vigils.” and “Let us build a world where we can love in peace,” among other notes. The banner stood next to the McClure Stage in Bruin Plaza during a vigil organized by the Lesbian Gay Bisexual […]
UCLA announces plans for task force and gun violence research center
Student leaders and faculty members announced their plans Friday to establish a new task force and gun violence research center in response to the June 1 murder-suicide. Chancellor Gene Block, undergraduate student government members, and state and local officials spoke at a press conference in Meyerhoff Park Friday to inform the community about their plans. […]
UCLA chemistry professor appointed dean of Division of Physical Sciences
UCLA officials appointed a chemistry professor as dean of the UCLA Division of Physical Sciences Tuesday. Miguel Garcia-Garibay, who has been a UCLA faculty member for more than 20 years and is chair of the department of chemistry and biochemistry, will assume the position on July 1. He will replace Joseph Rudnick, a physics and […]