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The Sloan Fellowships are among the most competitive and prestigious awards available to early-career researchers and are seen as evidence of the quality of an institution’s faculty in the fields of chemistry, computer science, Earth system science, economics, mathematics, neuroscience and physics. Congratulations to this year’s faculty honorees: David Clewett, Juliana Londoño-Vélez and Pradip Gatkine.
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Replacing the entire faulty gene rather than correcting individual mutations may allow the therapy to work across all patients with cystic fibrosis.
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The new alliance unites the region’s leading universities, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and technology companies to accelerate innovation, workforce development and economic growth in quantum science.
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Sotomayor, the first Latina to serve on the nation’s highest court, shared insights on law, public service and leadership.
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Read more of the latest research & news stories
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On this podcast, UCLA psychology professor and relationship expert Benjamin Karney shares his research findings on things that can make or break a romantic relationship.
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UCLA astronomer and professor David Jewitt used images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope in 2017 to study Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresák, discovering that it dramatically slowed its rotation to a stop and then began spinning in the opposite direction. This unprecedented event may help explain how small comets ultimately break apart. The extreme shift suggests some comets may be “blown to bits by their own spin,” Jewitt said.
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The new battery is a more direct reimagination of Edison’s idea, focusing on the battery itself as opposed to its byproducts. UCLA scientists developed the prototype, which is a nanocluster of nickel and iron packed within molecular byproducts from beef production.
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UCLA’s Teaching and Learning Center is currently accepting proposals for all tiers of Educational Innovation Grants during winter quarter. These grants are designed to elevate teaching by equipping instructors of record with resources and support to enhance their teaching practices and advance innovative, engaging and equitable instructional approaches. UCLA instructors of record are eligible to apply for all four tiers. Learn more about guidelines and deadlines.
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Feb
20
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Billy Wilder Theater
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Check out this double-feature film screening as part of the (Dis)placement: Fluctuations of Home, Part II series presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Feb
21
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We Cool is an autobiographical coming-of-age story, a childhood diary brought vividly to life. Guided by an “inner committee” of childhood companions — O.T. Bear, Murray Huggy-Bear and Marcus Bearison — the work traces the rhythms of growing up through memory, imagination and play. Purchase tickets for this event.
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Feb
23
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A conversation with writer-director Wei Shujun, known for acclaimed films such as Only the River Flows (2023) and Ripples of Life (2021), will discuss his films and the current state of the Chinese film industry. This talk is part of the course Chinese 40 – Popular Culture in Modern Chinese Societies.
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Feb
24
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In a highly personal work, filmmaker Anand Patwardhan tells the story of his parents’ (and uncles’) involvement in the Indian independence movement against the backdrop of contemporary Indian politics. RSVP for this free event presented by the UCLA Center for India and South Asia.
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Feb
25
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The UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs and the UCLA Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies host authors Michael Harriot and Michael Lens, who will convene members of the academic community, creatives and community leaders for an evening of candid conversation, resilience and joy. Register for this free event.
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Funded by philanthropists Jarl and Pamela Mohn, the awards are among the largest art prizes in the country and recognize artistic excellence, career achievement and public impact. This year, Ali Eyal received the $100,000 Mohn Award; UCLA alum Carl Cheng was honored with the $25,000 Career Achievement Award and Greg Breda earned the $25,000 Public Recognition Award, selected by museum visitors. Together, the awards spotlight the depth and vitality of L.A.’s artistic community. Made in L.A. 2025 remains on view at the Hammer through March 1, 2026.
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