In a recent issue of Science, Professors Anne Andrews and Paul Weiss, and chemical biology graduate student AJ Addae, contributed insightful reviews of three notable exhibitions in the Los Angeles area as part of the PST ART initiative (formerly known as Pacific Standard Time).
This initiative includes over 70 exhibitions across Southern California, exploring the dynamic intersections of art and science. The exhibitions address pressing topics such as environmental justice, human-robot interactions, and surveillance, aiming to foster meaningful dialogue between these traditionally distinct fields.
The reviews were featured in the December 12th issue of Science. Andrews reviewed Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice at the Hammer Museum in Westwood, Weiss examined Counter/Surveillance: Control, Privacy, Agency at the Wende Museum in Culver City, and Addae analyzed World Without End: The George Washington Carver Project at the California African American Museum in Los Angeles.
Professor Anne M. Andrews is a prominent researcher at UCLA with joint appointments in the Departments of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences, and Bioengineering. Her work focuses on understanding the roles of neurotransmitters, particularly serotonin, in mental health and neurological disorders. By combining advanced chemical sensing technologies with neuroscience, Andrews investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying conditions such as anxiety, depression, and neurodegenerative diseases. A leader in her field, she is also dedicated to mentoring the next generation of scientists and advancing interdisciplinary research at the interface of chemistry and medicine.
Professor Paul S. Weiss holds a UC Presidential Chair at UCLA, and is a distinguished professor in the Departments of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Bioengineering, and Materials Science & Engineering. Renowned for his interdisciplinary research, Weiss focuses on nanoscience, molecular devices, and developing innovative tools for molecular and nanoscale measurements. He was the founding editor-in-chief of ACS Nano, a leading journal in the field, and has received numerous awards for his pioneering contributions. His work bridges chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering, advancing technologies in energy, medicine, and materials science.
Chemical biology graduate student AJ Addae conducts research in the groups of Professors Paul S. Weiss and Justin Caram. She is the founder of SULA LABS, a venture-funded cosmetics research and development company that formulates and clinically tests skincare products, with a focus on solutions tailored to the needs of people with darker skin tones. In addition to her entrepreneurial achievements, Addae is a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow and a recipient of the Future Laboratory 100 Innovators Award.
Penny Jennings, UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, penny@chem.ucla.edu.
