STEAM Nation 2014

12 years ago

Chemistry & Biochemistry graduate students represented UCLA at STEAM Nation 2014, one of the largest events in LA County celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math education (STEAM). STEAM Nation […]

STEAM Nation 2014
October 31

Transistor Developed at UCLA Significantly Outperforms Existing Models

12 years ago

Research by Professor Xiangfeng Duan and colleagues have led to the fabrication of field effect transistors made from molybdenum sulfide, which could lead to more powerful wearable electronics and other […]

Transistor Developed at UCLA Significantly Outperforms Existing Models
October 31

Former Postdoc Named as University President

12 years ago

Professor John D. Simon, a former postdoctoral scholar in Professor Mostafa El-Sayed’s Group (1983-1985) has been named as the 14th president of Lehigh University. John D. Simon, executive vice president […]

Former Postdoc Named as University President
October 24

SACNAS UCLA Visit

12 years ago

The Graduate Division and Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry recently hosted a UCLA Field Trip for undergraduate students attending the 2014 Society for Advancement of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in […]

SACNAS UCLA Visit
October 24

Alumna Named to the UCLA Foundation Board of Directors

12 years ago

Susan Baumgarten (BS’ 73, MS’ 76, MBA ’79) was recently appointed to the board of directors for the UCLA Foundation. Susan Baumgarten holds several degrees from UCLA: a bachelor’s in […]

Alumna Named to the UCLA Foundation Board of Directors
October 24

NIH Director’s New Innovator Award

12 years ago

Professor Sriram Kosuri has received the prestigious National Institute of Health (NIH) Director’s New Innovator Award.  He was one of only 50 scientists nationwide selected and was awarded $2.3 million […]

NIH Director’s New Innovator Award
October 17

Graphene Nanoribbons

12 years ago

Professor Paul Weiss and colleagues have developed a new self-assembly method for fabricating graphene nanoribbons, bringing scientists a step closer to revolutionizing electronics. UCLA Newsroom (by Shaun Mason): First characterized […]

Graphene Nanoribbons
October 17

Dancing Scientist on National TV

12 years ago

UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry graduate student Jeffrey Vinokur (Bowie Lab) appeared on The Rachael Ray Show and NBC’s Today Show with his performance as the “Dancing Scientist.” Jeffrey Vinokur, also […]

Dancing Scientist on National TV
October 16