Division of Physical Sciences

Rong Fu receives atmospheric science’s highest research honor

Her selection for the Rossby Medal further reinforces UCLA’s longstanding leadership in atmospheric and climate science and recognizes a career that has shaped both scientific understanding and the next generation of researchers. 

UCLA receives $1.4 million from W.M. Keck Foundation

Seven supported research projects, including four in Physical Sciences, pair early-career faculty and doctoral students

Jean-Luc Margot Awarded Fulbright-Tocqueville Distinguished Chair and International Francqui Professor Chair

Prestigious honors will support the planetary scientists’ research and teaching in France and Belgium during the 2026–27 academic year

Exploring Physics at UCLA

Over 160 students and faculty attended Exploring Physics at UCLA, across 45 institutions and 30 unique majors.

Race to the Bottom: A Rare Caterpillar Run and Its Role in Forest Stewardship

New Research from UCLA’s White Mountain Research Center documents a fleeting stage of the Pandora moth’s life cycle, building on a decade of collaboration with Nüümü and US Forest Service partners to better understand forest ecology, wildfire resilience and a traditional food resource

A Lasting Investment in Discovery

Endowed chair installation ceremony celebrates the faculty and donors whose partnership is shaping the future of UCLA Physical Sciences.

Building the Future of Earth Sciences

Three endowed chairs established through the generosity of alumni, faculty and families strengthen UCLA Earth, Planetary and Space Sciences

Investing in the Future of Data Theory

Endowed chair strengthens UCLA’s pioneering program as the Department of Statistics & Data Science continues its rise among the nation’s leading institutions

Unleashing Scientific Potential

Four endowed chairs strengthen UCLA Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences by expanding opportunities for groundbreaking research, student mentorship and scientific discovery.

UCLA Physicist Receives $2 Million Brown Investigator Award to Probe One of Physics’ Biggest Mysteries

Funding will, in part, support the development of a first-of-its-kind instrument designed to reveal how high-temperature superconductors work