86 years ago today the first class ever was taught at UCLA’s Westwood campus. On March 18, 1929, the first chemistry class met at UCLA’s Westwood campus, six months before the official opening of the campus. The 125 students enrolled in Professor Hosmer W. Stone’s Chemistry 1A were the first to receive instruction. The original […]

Professor James Gimzewski’s research exhibited at CNSI Art|Sci gallery through March 18th. The exhibition titled “Museum of Endoluminosity” features Professor Gimzewski’s research on nanodiamonds. The gallery is in the California NanoSystems’ (CNSI) 5th-floor presentation space and viewings are by appointment only. Excerpt from UCLA Newsroom article: Nanodiamonds — diamonds small enough to enter living cells — […]

Professor Michael E. Jung receives American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) honor for prostrate cancer discovery. Excerpt from UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center News (by Reggie Kumar):   Dr. Michael E. Jung, UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center member and Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, has been selected to receive the ninth annual American Association […]

UCLA is ranked No. 2 among all U.S. public universities according to the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings for 2015. UCLA Newsroom (by Rebecca Kendall): UCLA continues to be recognized as one of the best universities in the world, according to a report published today by London’s Times Higher Education. The campus ranked No. 2 among […]

Professors Miguel Garcia-Garibay & Neil Garg selected for 2015 Arthur C. Cope Scholar Awards. Professors Garcia-Garibay and Neil Garg have been selected for the Arthur C. Cope Scholar Awards. The Cope Scholar Awards recognizes and encourages excellence in organic chemistry. It was established in 1984 by the American Chemical Society (ACS) Board of Directors, on […]

Astronaut and UCLA alumna Anna Lee Fisher speaks to undergraduates at Careers in Chemistry & Biochemistry class. On Monday, March 2, 2015, Dr. Fisher gave an inspiring talk to the senior year undergraduate students about her experience as a scientist, physician and astronaut.  Her seminar was followed by a reception where the enthusiastic students quizzed […]

Professor Paul Weiss was featured in the February 23, 2015, issue of Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN). Excerpt from C&EN article: “The significance of Weiss’ contributions is widely recognized by his colleagues. As the University of Michigan’s Nicholas A. Kotov puts it, Weiss’ work “is characterized by creativity, insight, and focus on the critical issues […]

Ken Houk, Saul Winstein Professor of Organic Chemistry, who turned 72 last week, has reached a milestone in his distinguished career: his 1,000th research publication. UCLA Newsroom (by Stuart Wolpert): “Ken Houk is not only one of the most productive chemists of our times, but he is also one of the most influential,” said Miguel Garcia-Garibay, […]