Mathematics and Chemistry Join Forces for Human Health
New research from two UCLA professors opens the door to revolutionary advances – with already proven results
Division of Physical Sciences
Jon Aurnou Named Department Chair of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences
A geophysicist whose work focuses on large-scale fluid dynamical phenomena occurring in and on planets, he leads a robust research program while maintaining a deep commitment to undergraduate education.
Igneous Petrology in the Field
Students in the Igneous Petrology class participated in a four-day field excursion to develop practical skills in geological identification and process interpretation
Ricky Elwell Wins 2025 Outstanding Thesis Award
Elwell bring’s home UCLA’s first AMO Thesis prize and only the second ever from the UC system
UCLA Researchers Achieve Breakthrough in Antibiotics
The NSF-Funded work could lead to a new class of antibiotic treatments and materials
Unmasking the Great Imitator
A Small Government Grant Could Lead to Big Progress in Lyme Disease Research
Harvesting a dream at UCLA
Arismel Tena Meza is graduating with a Ph.D. in organic chemistry and an education that goes beyond the lab