Christian Duncan ’03 did not learn his first math lessons in a classroom; it was at a hotel.
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Civil Engineering Transfer Student Reflects on the Importance of Mentorship and Representation
Rania Gomaa-Mersal was fascinated by bridges at a young age, but her struggles with chemistry and calculus in high school prompted her to initially rule out pursuing a college degree in engineering.
UCLA Launches SoCal Quantum Alliance to Accelerate Quantum Innovation and Workforce Development
California took another step toward its quantum future today as UCLA announced the creation of the SoCal Quantum Alliance (SQA)
In Memoriam: Ioanna Kakoulli, 57, Materials Conservation Scientist and UCLA Professor
Ioanna Kakoulli, a professor of materials science and engineering at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, died Jan. 1, 2026, in her home country of Cyprus after a prolonged battle with colon cancer. She was 57.
Henry Samueli, Broadband Communications Pioneer and UCLA Alum, Elected to National Inventors Hall of Fame
Three-time UCLA alumnus Henry Samueli, chairman of the board of Broadcom Inc. and the namesake of UCLA’s engineering school, has been selected for induction into the 2026 class of the National Inventors Hall of Fame for advancing and commercializing broadband technology.
UCLA’s Online Engineering Master’s Program Again Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News
For the fourth year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering’s online master’s degree program No. 1 in the country, marking the eighth time in 12 years the program has held the top spot.
Heat Transfer Pioneer Tim Fisher Named Honorary Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Tim Fisher, a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, has been named an honorary member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
One Year After the LA Fires, UCLA Engineers Advance Fire Mitigation Efforts
Shortly after the Palisades and Eaton fires broke out in Los Angeles on January 7, 2025, engineers from the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering mobilized across burn zones to
Liquid Crystal Elastomer Used in Soft Robots Can Fracture and Change Direction Unexpectedly
UCLA mechanical engineers have discovered that liquid crystal elastomer, a material commonly used in soft robotics, can fracture in an unexpected way.
UCLA Research Leads to World’s First Robotic-Assisted Cataract Surgery
A surgical robotics system developed by UCLA engineers and physicians has achieved a major breakthrough in ophthalmic surgery.
FHWA Awards $2.5 Million to UCLA Mobility Center for Cooperative Perception Research in Transportation
The Federal Highway Administration, an agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation, has awarded a three-year, $2.5 million grant to UCLA’s Mobility Center of Excellence
9 UCLA Engineering Professors Named to 2025 List of World’s Most Influential Researchers
Clarivate released today its list of 2025 Highly Cited Researchers, including nine faculty members affiliated with the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering.