A total solar eclipse will pass through the United States on Monday. Although Los Angeles is not under its path of totality, or the area where the moon will completely block the sun, the UCLA community will be able to view a partial solar eclipse on campus. Emmanuel Masongsong, the earth, planetary and space sciences […]
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UCLA to offer new undergrad degree in computer engineering in the fall
The UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science has built a new undergraduate degree out of electrical engineering and computer science. The electrical engineering and computer science departments will together oversee a new degree called computer engineering beginning in the fall. First- and second-year students in the two departments and undeclared engineering students […]
New grad student program seeks to study sustainability in urban areas
UCLA is creating a program for graduate students to research how to sustainably use food, water and energy in urban areas. The interdisciplinary program, which UCLA will develop for the next five years with a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation, will teach graduate students in research, education and communication how to obtain […]
UCLA professor receives award for career in electrical engineering
A UCLA professor received an award for his career achievements in electrical engineering. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ honor society is recognizing Asad Madni, a distinguished adjunct professor of electrical engineering, with the Vladimir Karapetoff Outstanding Technical Achievement Award. The award honors career accomplishments in the field of electrical and computer engineering, according […]
Researchers believe Trump tweet could negatively affect LGBTQ study
UCLA and USC researchers conducting a study on LGBTQ military personnel said they were concerned that President Donald Trump’s attitude toward LGBTQ individuals could adversely affect their study. Trump announced on Twitter on Wednesday that he plans to ban transgender individuals from serving in the military because of medical costs associated with transgender health care. […]
Organizations inspire girls, tackle gender disparity in STEM fields
An education organization named UCLA one of the best online colleges for women studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics in June for its online degrees and women-centered organizations. The SR Education Group, an independent education organization, scored various universities on how well they supported women studying STEM subjects online. They ranked UCLA 22nd out of […]
Research recap: Schizophrenia, sustainability and diversity center
July 6 UCLA researchers found that people in early stages of schizophrenia were able to remember details of social interactions when given context clues. A study published by the researchers from the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior found that individuals at risk of schizophrenia were able to match a person’s face to a […]