UCLA Study Finds Concrete’s Natural Absorption of Carbon Dioxide Does Little to Offset Emissions from Cement Production

Concrete slowly absorbs small amounts of carbon dioxide from the air over its lifetime, a natural process sometimes proposed as a solution to the cement industry’s heavy carbon footprint

THOR triumphs at 2015 RoboCup

THOR triumphs at 2015 RoboCup

By UCLA Samueli Newsroom [social_share_button]By Bill Kisliuk THOR, a humanoid robot under the command of UCLA and University of Pennsylvania, has kicked its way to the top of the robotic soccer world, winning first place and a top technology trophy on July 22 at...

UCLA Engineering Raises a Record $42.6 Million in 2014-15

UCLA Engineering Raises a Record $42.6 Million in 2014-15

By UCLA Samueli Newsroom [social_share_button]The UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science had a record-breaking year for fundraising in 2014-15, bringing nearly $42.6 million to the school. The funds support student scholarships and faculty...

Graduation Day 2015 for UCLA Engineering

Graduation Day 2015 for UCLA Engineering

By UCLA Samueli Newsroom [social_share_button]The UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science celebrated its 51st commencement ceremony on June 13 at Pauley Pavilion. Some 1,500 students earned degrees from the school in 2014-15. Commencement speaker...