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UCLA Samueli is proud to partner with research centers and institutes outside of the university, which allows us to expand ideas while providing opportunities for faculty and students. Together, we’re working to elevate the study and execution of engineering and applied sciences.
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News
UCLA Distinguished Scientist Asad Madni Elected Fellow of Royal Society of Canada
Asad Madni ’69, M.S. ’72, a distinguished adjunct professor of electrical and computer engineering at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, has been elected a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, one of the country’s highest honors for distinguished scholars, artists and scientists.
From Backyard Ziplines to Self-Driving Cars: UCLA Computer Science Student Develops Tools to Help Autonomous Vehicles Safely Share Information
One of the fondest childhood memories of Alexandra Markova was a weekend spent running around Home Depot with her father and three siblings.
After 28 Scholarships Fund His UCLA Education, Double Bruin First-Gen Engineer Vows to Pay It Forward
On the first day of high school, Pedro Calderon ’25, M.S. ’26 learned he hadn’t been placed in a single honors or Advanced Placement class. The next morning, he went to his counselor and asked to be moved into the most rigorous courses the school offered.
UCLA Engineering Makerspace Donates 3D Printers to L.A. Middle and High Schools, Runs Training Workshops for Teachers and Students
When the UCLA Samueli Makerspace upgraded its fleet of 3D printers last fall to keep pace with rising student demand, it left a row of working Prusa MK3S+ machines sitting in storage. Rather than let them collect dust, a team of makerspace students began plotting a second life for the printers in classrooms across Los Angeles.
UCLA Samueli Announces 2026 Edward K. Rice Outstanding Student Awards
Each year, the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering honors alumni, faculty, students and other engineering leaders for outstanding achievements in their fields. The following profiles highlight recipients of the 2026 Edward K. Rice Outstanding Student Award.
UCLA Engineer Neil Lin Receives $2.1M DOD Grant to Develop AI “Digital Twins” Targeting Treatment-Resistant Prostate Cancer
About 1 in 8 American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, and 1 in 44 will die of the disease. While early detection and treatment have cut the mortality rate by about half over the last 30 years, it remains the