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From Chemistry to Engineering

From Chemistry to Engineering

Science has long fascinated fourth-year materials engineering student Annie Zhao, who will soon join the class of 2022 to engineer change in the real world. “I remember when I was 6 years old and my grandma was reading this kids encyclopedia to me,” Zhao said. “That’s when I first learned what an atom was and I was

Making Accessibility a Top Priority in UCLA’s Digital Spaces

Making Accessibility a Top Priority in UCLA’s Digital Spaces

From the wheelchair ramp zigzagging up Bruin Walk to Braille on elevator buttons in campus buildings, many physical spaces on UCLA’s campus are designed to accommodate Bruins of all abilities. But to what extent is this reflected in other spaces where we spend

UCLA Engineers Develop Phage Therapy to Kill Bacteria

UCLA Engineers Develop Phage Therapy to Kill Bacteria

Bacterial infections are becoming increasingly difficult to treat due to antibiotic resistance built up by bacteria as they evolve and adapt to medication. UCLA biomolecular engineers and their colleagues are developing an alternative therapy

UCLA Engineering 2021  Alumnus of the Year

UCLA Engineering 2021 Alumnus of the Year

Over his 30-year career in the semiconductor industry, including the last decade as CEO of Silicon Labs, a global technology company. Tyson’s focus has always been about trying to simplify the connection of things, information, networks and people. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuttle received a bachelor’s degree

Lifetime Contribution Award

Lifetime Contribution Award

For his entire 45-year professional career, including more than 30 at UCLA, Enrique Ainsworth has been a much-admired innovator, leader, mentor and champion for increasing diversity in STEM fields by designing evidence-based academic support for engineering students from groups that are underrepresented

UCLA Engineering 2021  Professional Achievement Awards Recipients

UCLA Engineering 2021 Professional Achievement Awards Recipients

Every year, the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering selects and recognizes outstanding achievements by a number of its alumni, faculty members and students who have excelled in various fields. These awardees are honored at a formal school ceremony.