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.
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