Co-funded by the UCLA Division of Physical Sciences, UCLA has acquired a Krios G4 cryo-electron microscope, which has the potential to help with new discoveries and innovations in fields such as cancer and Alzheimer’s research. ucla.in/4azVPEc 📸: Thermo Fisher Scientific #nanotechnology #science

Last year, UCLA celebrated the launch of the UCLA Chuck Lorre Scholars Program. "The Big Bang Theory" co-creator Chuck Lorre and alumna and series star Mayim Bialik would agree: this pioneering program, which empowers low-income #STEM students, is the start of an even bigger bang. ucla.in/3CHb8y6

In countless ways, the UCLA College Division of Humanities opens up vibrant avenues of travel, study, collaboration and creativity around the globe, enabling students and faculty to embody the division's guiding principle "Word to World." 🌎📚https://ucla.in/49nxm4h #UCLACollegeMagazine #humanities

“Preservation for the People,” a new podcast led by Anya Dani and Justin Dunnavant of #UCLA in partnership with the Black Art Conservators group, celebrates the transformative work of preserving Black history, heritage and culture. Learn more and listen! ucla.in/4hmsSxR | #BlackHistoryMonth

World Languages Day, a cherished #UCLA tradition, returns Feb. 5! Come celebrate UCLA’s robust programs in global languages and enjoy interactive activities, cultural experiences and opportunities to win prizes by meeting with language department representatives. We'll see you there! ucla.in/42hTFa1

As the leader of UCLA’s Speech and Cognitive Development Lab, #linguistics professor Meg Cychosz studies how children from diverse backgrounds acquire #language. Learn more about the experiences that inspired her current work. ucla.in/3WApozp #research #UCLA

Jason De León, a UCLA College professor and director of the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology, recently spoke with CNN about his work shadowing human smugglers in the Mexican state of Chiapas, why Mexico is becoming more dangerous for migrants and more. www.cnn.com/2025/01/04/u...

🎧 Are you a fan of #podcasts? 🎙️ Check out our new show, "Tell Us What You Know." For our first episode, we chat with UCLA College Professor Jared Diamond on his landmark rediscovery of the long-lost golden-fronted bowerbird. Hear more about other Diamond's #research and more. ucla.in/4jFjo2a | #UCLA

On this day 44 years ago, #UCLA Professor Emeritus Jared Diamond rediscovered the golden-fronted bowerbird in New Guinea, bringing this once-mythical species into the scientific spotlight. Dive into the details of Diamond's historic find and legendary career. ucla.in/3WIB9nv @dgsomucla.bsky.social

Across the UCLA College, our faculty are dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of our planet and driving efforts to better understand, protect and heal our world. 🌱🔬 Learn more about their research and projects in the latest #UCLACollegeMagazine. ucla.in/3DbCD2B #science #climatechange

From witnessing the transit of #Venus in 2004 to becoming a UCLA assistant professor in physics and #astronomy, astrophotonics expert Pradip Gatkine seeks to revolutionize how we study the #universe via more precise and detailed explorations of celestial phenomena. 🔭✨🌌 ucla.in/4ghDn5j

Research co-led by UCLA professor Susan Perry found that white-faced capuchin #monkeys with stronger stress responses had better survival rates during an extreme drought, suggesting that heightened stress responses can be adaptive in harsh environmental conditions. ucla.in/4azSIMw | 📸: Susan Perry

Research led by UCLA chemists demonstrates the potential of PEDOT nanofibers for supercapacitor applications, a finding that could, once again, revolutionize the fields of electronics and energy storage. ucla.in/3WuhyaG | 📸: Maher El-Kady

From supporting impactful, interdisciplinary research to programs that bolster Bruin success, these stories of generosity from donors across the UCLA College community showcase their unwavering commitment to making a difference. ucla.in/42nHsR3 #UCLACollegeMagazine

Even with clear skies and good air quality numbers, recent wildfires in Southern California mean ash and smoke can still pose health risks. Stay informed and take precautions! ucla.in/3PPB9yc | @uclaioes.bsky.social | 📸: LA County Fire Department

@uclaioes.bsky.social and @uclasustainablela.bsky.social recently hosted a special virtual event featuring experts discussing the causes, impacts and aftermath of the L.A. #wildfires. You can watch the recording of the webinar here: youtu.be/PzfuAN8kfpE

Applications are open for the David Harold Blackwell Summer Research Institute! If you're an undergraduate student in your second, third, or fourth year, submit your application by Feb. 1 and don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside renowned mathematicians! ucla.in/40OR5Gj #math

Learn more about how UCLA math professor Wilfrid Gangbo is honoring the legacy of Black mathematicians like David Harold Blackwell. ucla.in/4b2EYJ7 | #math #mathematics #research | 📸: Penny Jennings

🧬 UCLA neurobiologists discovered that skin-penetrating nematodes — which infect over 600 million people globally — react differently to carbon dioxide at various life stages. This research could lead to new advancements in preventing or curing infections. 🔬 ucla.in/40Ixusg | 📸: Navonil Banerjee

Ash below, blue sky above: Is the air safe? UCLA professor and air-quality expert Suzanne Paulson weighs in and shares precautions following the Palisades, Eaton & Hurst fires.

UCLA College experts are turning groundbreaking #science into real-world health solutions, tackling the greatest human health challenges of our time. Learn how they're bringing their #research to bear in tangible ways. #UCLACollegeMagazine ⚗️🧬 ucla.in/4ipQBOx

January’s string of wildfires has already strained resources as the #HughesFire blazes 10k acres in LA County. “This is a reflection of the times we’re living in,” says UCLA’s Daniel Swain, noting climate change’s role in the state’s year-round fire season.

uclaioes.bsky.social and the Sustainable LA Grand Challenge are hosting a special virtual event tomorrow, Jan. 23, at 5 p.m. PT. The webinar will feature experts discussing the causes, impacts and aftermath of the L.A. wildfires. Learn more and RSVP. ucla.in/42kxikg | 📸: Jessica Christian/Unsplash

Over the past 25 years, UCLA physicist Jianwei (John) Miao has revolutionized #microscopy by developing computational techniques that allow scientists to visualize extremely small and ultrafast phenomena. ucla.in/3BNr6GM 📸: Haozhi Sha and John Miao/UCLA

Elsa Coony, a 2024 UCLA College graduate in German and global studies, has been awarded the International Parliamentary Scholarship to intern in Germany's Bundestag for five months, providing her a front-row seat as a new government is formed. ucla.in/4j7nwaY

The courageous way Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lived provides inspiration and hope in the struggles we face today. Through teaching, research and public service, UC staff, faculty and students embody this courage in working together for the greater good. #MLKJrDay

The L.A. area has experienced unprecedented devastation, and our hearts are heavy as we process the loss and destruction caused by the fires. UCLA Library Preservation & Conservation has collected resources we hope may support the recovery & preservation of fire damaged materials: ucla.in/3CbRk5U

"In-person classes will meet as regularly scheduled beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 21 after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday." Learn more about campus updates in Chancellor Frenk's latest message. ucla.in/4anJO4j #UCLA #LAwildfires

Is there a link between #ClimateChange & increasing risk/severity of #wildfire in California--including the still-unfolding disaster? Yes. Is climate change the only factor at play? No, of course not. So what's really going on? [Thread] #CAfire #CAwx #LAfires iopscience.iop.org/a...

The effects of the current wildfires devastating our communities will be long felt. UCLA and local organizations have mobilized to provide resources for the Bruin community to give and receive aid. ucla.in/3WdfhjY | 📸: David Esquivel/UCLA

“The gun was loaded” and pointed at Pacific Palisades, says #UCLA IoES professor Glen MacDonald. Parched landscapes, dry vegetation and hot winds—California’s fire luck of the past two years had run out. @theatlantic.com #CaWx

¡Estamos emocionados de dar la bienvenida al Dr. Julio Frenk a la familia de UCLA como nuestro séptimo rector! ucla.in/4j8aN8i

Welcome to the UCLA family, Chancellor Julio Frenk! ucla.in/4j8aN8i

What it means to be a biology major has changed dramatically in the past 20 years. With over 60 faculty and five doctoral programs across campus, QCBio is guiding this massive transformation at UCLA. ucla.in/49J6fAQ #bigdata #biosciences #lifesciences #research 📸: Elena Zhukova

Announcing UCLA Film & Television Archive free winter programs! Screening Jan–April 2025: - Luc Moullet French film retrospective - an evening of Peter Falk as Columbo - a focus on groundbreaking director Michelle Parkerson - trailblazer Ida Lupino & more! newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/fil...

Here’s to a season of Bruin pride, meaningful connections and blue 💙 and gold 💛 horizons in the new year. ☃️ We’re proud of our shared community and hope you enjoy the wonder of winter! #UCLACollege #happyholidays

Hakuna Matata? More like Hakuna #Mufasa! To celebrate the ultimate lion king 🦁, we spoke with UCLA College alumna Audra Huffmeyer to learn more about UCLA's important mountain lion research 🐾 and which Pride Land character is her "mane" man. #SillyQuestionsSmartBruins youtube.com/shorts/biNAA...

The UCLA Division of Humanities recently hosted a celebration to honor its faculty members who have published #books in the past two years. 📚 Find out more about their published works and head over to our #BruinBookshelf to discover more books from #UCLACollege authors! ✨ youtube.com/shorts/fl-Vb...

Read the latest issue of the #UCLACollegeMagazine and fall under the spell of the Magic & Illusion Student Team at UCLA. But don't be fooled — these talented Bruins have more than just sleight of hand up their sleeves! Discover their dedication to the art of #magic in our magazine! 🪄 ucla.in/3ZNIioG

Howdy, #academicsky #edusky! Is this thing on? 🎤 We're UCLA's academic 💙, the UCLA College, and we DID come to make friends. Say hi. After all, your story is our story!