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Chemical biologist receives award for development of imaging technology

Ellen Sletten, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry…
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Three professors named 2020 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

The American Association for the Advancement of Science,…
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Andrea Ghez delivers Nobel Lecture, receives Nobel medal

Editor’s note: This news release was updated Dec. 10 with…
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Election of Kamala Harris invites Americans to consider identity

Kamala Harris, only the second multiracial person and first…

Wildfires should be considered a top threat to survival of species

A new study by 27 prominent scientists from around the world…
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12 UCLA College scientists among world’s most influential researchers

Thirty-six UCLA scholars have been named as the world’s…
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In election salon, UCLA faculty discuss how to protect the right to vote

Watch the “Protecting the Right to Vote in the 2020…

The new ‘Ellis Island’

Jason De León is raising awareness about the people who migrate…
A photo of professors Floridalma Boj Lopez, Leisy Abrego and Karina Alma..

We see you: New department name uplifts Central Americans

Adding “Central American” to the Chicana and Chicano…
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UCLA professor leads research on issues impacting vulnerable workers

“Los Angeles is the harbinger for the future. It’s a…