Heather Maynard elected to the National Academy of Sciences
2 weeks ago
- Awards, Grants, & Recognition
- Faculty
Professor Heather Maynard, UCLA’s Dr. Myung Ki Hong Endowed Chair in Polymer Science, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of her groundbreaking contributions to the […]

2025 UCLA Reception and Research Showcase at ACS National Meeting
2 weeks ago
- Alumni & Friends
- Events
- Faculty
Over 300 scientists from around the world attended the UCLA Reception and Research Showcase at the American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting in San Diego on March 22, 2025. The […]

Professor Danielle Schmitt Named 2024 ACS Rising Star in Biological Chemistry
3 weeks ago
- Awards, Grants, & Recognition
- Faculty
Professor Danielle Schmitt has been named a 2024 Rising Star by the American Chemical Society’s Biological, Medicinal, and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Bio & Med Chem Au) journal. The annual award highlights […]

New aerogel tech helps keep windows cool by releasing heat
3 weeks ago
- Faculty
- Recent Research
- Research
Professor Sarah Tolbert is part of a UCLA research team developing innovative technology aimed at reducing energy consumption in buildings. Their work is featured in a new video from the […]

David Eisenberg joins SPARK NS 2025 cohort of Parkinson’s researchers
1 month ago
- Awards, Grants, & Recognition
- Faculty
- Research
From UCLA Newsroom (by Holly Ober): David Eisenberg, a distinguished professor of chemistry and biochemistry at UCLA, has been selected by SPARK NS for the 2025 cohort of research support for […]

Rancho Raised, UCLA Made
1 month ago
- Faculty
Osvaldo Gutierrez shares his journey from undocumented student at UCLA to professor of chemistry and gives advice to a new generation of Bruins. READ THIS STORY IN SPANISH At seven […]

Faculty in the News – Ellen Sletten
1 month ago
- Awards, Grants, & Recognition
- Faculty
Professor Ellen Sletten’s research is featured in a recent ACS Central Science article and corresponding first reactions piece honoring her as “an inspiring role model in the central science of […]

Arlene Russell receives the ACS Division of Chemical Education (CHED) 2025 Outstanding Service to the Division Award
1 month ago
- Awards, Grants, & Recognition
- Faculty
The American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Chemical Education (CHED) has awarded the 2025 Outstanding Service to the Division Award to Professor Emerita Arlene Russell in recognition of her “exceptional […]
