Bridging the Gap Between Biologists and Physicists Clarice Aiello,
assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, was featured
in Nature’s "Where I Work" series, focusing on her research to find out
how quantum mechanics impact biology and how she has adapted to work
during the pandemic.
Engineering to the Rescue UCLA Magazine
highlighted how members of the campus community persevered during the
COVID-19 pandemic. Bioengineering professor Jacob Schmidt shares how he
made thousands of protective face shields at the start of the pandemic.
UCLA Scientist Selected for 2020 James Clerk Maxwell Prize Warren Bicknell Mori,
a distinguished professor in physics and astronomy, and electrical and
computer engineering, received the James Clerk Maxwell Prize from the
American Physical Society for outstanding contributions to the field of
plasma physics.
Computational Neuroscientist Receives NSF CAREER Award Jonathan Kao, an
assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, has received
a National Science Foundation CAREER award, the agency’s highest honor
for faculty members in the early part of their careers. The award
includes a five-year, $575,000 grant to support his research and
teaching.
Getting Involved in Extracurriculars as a UCLA Engineering Student Through student
organizations, UCLA Engineering students can find a support system, get
access to career preparation and mentorship, and participate in hands-on
projects that impart transferable skills.
ALUMNI NEWS
Mechanical Engineering Alum is Sudsing His Way to Success Mike Raymond (’07), a
mechanical engineering alum who spent more than a decade in management
consulting and corporate development, invented Color Clean Soap amidst
the pandemic to help remind people the importance of proper hand
washing.
Alum Spearheads Contactless Information Exchange with New App Jason Alvarez-Cohen
is the co-founder and CEO of Popl, a new company behind a smartphone
accessory and app, which allows users to share their information with
other phones wirelessly while maintaining social distancing.
