diversity & inclusion

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

Finding Inspiration in the Night Sky with Alumna Keji Sojobi

Finding Inspiration in the Night Sky with Alumna Keji Sojobi

When Keji Sojobi ’07 looked up in the night sky as a child, she found herself struck by the vastness and mystery that existed in the darkness. “I think I found it sacred, even though I wouldn’t have known to use that word — that there is this

From a Love of Math to a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering

From a Love of Math to a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering

“Growing up, I noticed that after long car travels in Nigeria, I always came back with back pain because the roads were so bad,” says Morolake (Rolake) Omoya, a Ph.D. candidate in civil engineering at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering.

Student Hackathon Brings Tech to the Outdoors

Student Hackathon Brings Tech to the Outdoors

Design, build, program and pitch a device that enhances the outdoor experience in 36 hours. Think you are up to the challenge? Meet the UCLA students who did just that at the eighth annual IDEA Hacks competition. More than 130 UCLA students in 30 teams

Engineering and Basketball: Problem Solving On and Off the Court

Engineering and Basketball: Problem Solving On and Off the Court

Following its Final Four run last year, UCLA men’s basketball team continues to show it’s one of the best NCAA Division I teams this season with several big wins and dominant performances. While the 2022 roster mainly consists of returning players