Blue + Green Session 2: Kelp and the Bioeconomy
OnlineThe Blue + Green 2024 series is a 4 part monthly series taking place virtually in celebrating of Earth Day beginning Thursday April 25, 2024 and ending July 16, 2024. The goal of the project is to shine a spotlight on emerging aquaculture sector in our economy. Aquaculture and the supporting technologies bring together all […]
VC and Climate Talk
UCLA Anderson, Korn Convocation Hall 110 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin UCLA Anderson's Center for Impact and Easton Technology Management Center for an informative discussion with Raj Kapoor, the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Climactic. Raj will delve into the venture capital industry and climate tech - specifically what we need to get a net zero planet, how innovation can help us get there, and […]
Free Food from the Dining Halls
Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement 220 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesGet a plate of free hot dining hall food in the SAC basement. Please bring your own containers and utensils. Bruin Dine is operating Tuesdays, Wednesdays, AND Thursdays this quarter. Follow @uclabruindine for updates.
Preventing Silicosis: An ancient disease in modern times: Silicosis caused by artificial stone in the United States
Northwest Auditorium 350 De Neve Dr,, Los Angeles,, CAThe purpose of this conference and working meeting is to bring together affected workers, employers and manufacturers with researchers, unions, community-based organizations and other stakeholders to develop practical and feasible solutions to prevent silicosis caused by artificial stone. REGISTER HERE
**CANCELLED** – CTR Monthly Seminar Series: “Foreign Collaboration and Community Engagement – Challenges and Best Practices”
In light of the current situation at the UCLA Campus, we regret to inform you that the CTR Seminar series scheduled for May 16th from 2-3PM PST is cancelled. We anticipate resuming our Seminars in Fall 2024. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. --- Join a presentation and discussion led by Virginia Zaunbrecher, Ary […]
UCLA Center for Education Innovation & Learning in the Sciences (CEILS) EdTalks: Lightning TAR (Teaching as Research) talks from CIRTL Scholars
HYBRID: Terasaki Life Sciences Building 1100 and Zoom 610 Charles E Young Dr S, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin us as we explore the latest high quality STEM Education Research studies and how to implement effective and inclusive teaching. We welcome guest speakers from UCLA and other academic institutions to share their research and lead small group discussions with our teaching and learning community. Faculty, graduate students, postdocs, and anyone interested in STEM […]
Captivity: Assembling Nature’s Histories
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library 2520 Cimarron Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesConference organized by Anna Chen, Rebecca Fenning Marschall, and Bronwen Wilson, University of California, Los Angeles The conference is free to attend with advance registration, and will be held in-person at the Clark Library and livestreamed on the Center’s YouTube Channel. No registration is required to watch the livestream. In-person registration closed on Monday, May […]
West Valley – 2024 LASAN Open House
LASAN West Valley District Yard 8840 Vanalden Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesLA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) holds six free Open Houses events each year, opening our district yards to the public. The Open House program showcases LASAN's residential curbside collection programs with an emphasis on proper recycling practices and bulky item collection while strengthening partnerships with City residents. Each Open House will feature trash trucks and […]
Gathering at Kuruvungna
Kuruvungna Village Springs 1439 South Barrington Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin starting at 10:00 AM at Kuruvungna Village Springs for a day filled with fun activities, delicious food, and great company. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to connect with others and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Kuruvungna. Don't miss out on this fantastic event! REGISTER HERE
**CANCELED** – Clarkia Festival
Botanical Garden 707 Tiverton DrNOTE: This year’s Clarkia Festival, set to take place on May 18, 2024, is canceled. If you were planning to attend the Clarkia Festival on May 18, we encourage you to visit the Gathering at Kuruvungna, the Clark Library’s Bookish Biomes event, and the Natural History Museum’s Bug Fair instead. The UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden […]
*POSTPONED* – Bookish Biomes: Assembling Nature’s Histories at the Clark Library
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library 2520 Cimarron Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesDue to unforeseen circumstances, we regret to inform you that this event has been postponed. A new date will be listed here and shared with all registrants. The event is free to attend and will be held in-person at the Clark Library. Registration will close on Wednesday, May 15 at 5:00 p.m. Walk-in registrants are […]
Understanding the (Fake) Meat Debates: Examining Public Perceptions of Alternative Proteins
2121 Murphy Hall 410 Charles E Young Dr E, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSUMMARY: The alternative protein landscape, comprised of both plant-based animal product alternatives and the emerging field of cellular agriculture (including cultivated meat), has become a flashpoint for contemporary food system debate. Drawing from a mix of interpretive and empirical methods – including stakeholder interviews, media analysis, public opinion surveys, and consumer focus groups – this […]
**CANCELLED** — “Grand Theft Eco” Episode 1 Screening
Kaplan Hall 193 415 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesGiven the uncertainty surrounding a possible UAW strike starting next week, we've made the decision to cancel the Monday, May 20 screening of Grand Theft Eco. Rest assured, we will hold an official launch event at a future date TBD for us to celebrate this vital project together. We appreciate your understanding, and we will […]
UC ITS Webinar: Early Insights on How Mobility Wallet Programs Are Performing in Four California Cities
OnlineCities across California, such as Oakland, Stockton, Bakersfield, and Los Angeles, are experimenting with Universal Basic Mobility (UBM) initiatives that provide residents access to affordable transportation options regardless of where they live or their income level. While UBM initiatives can take many forms, one approach is the use of mobility wallets that provide residents with […]
Free Food from the Dining Halls
Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement 220 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesGet a plate of free hot dining hall food in the SAC basement. Please bring your own containers and utensils. Bruin Dine is operating Tuesdays, Wednesdays, AND Thursdays this quarter. Follow @uclabruindine for updates.
Ed Talks @CEILS: Learning Community Meetings, “Generative AI in 2024: Exploring Emerging Practices in Teaching and Learning”
Terasaki Life Sciences Rm 1100 610 Charles E Young Dr S, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt has been less than two years since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, but rapid development of new AI tools has led to adoption by millions of users around the world, with full applications still unknown and untested. In this talk we will take a look at some of the emerging practices in […]
*CANCELED*: Music in the Garden with Gabriela
UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CAGabriela Acosta’s senior capstone recital on 5/23 will be canceled. This decision was not made lightly, but rather upon reflection of the responsibility of her work. She had to prioritize student well-being right now (including herself and her collaborators). She will postpone her recital until it feels appropriate.
Environmental Education Program Leader Webinar: Risk Management and Compliance
OnlineJoin the California Environmental Literacy Initiative’s Community-Based Partner (CBP) Innovation Hub and Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education (AEOE) in an online webinar series for Program Leaders of organizations that work to advance environmental literacy. Learn valuable tips and strategies that will help your organization grow and thrive. Risk Management and Compliance What you need […]
AltaSea’s Grand Opening of Berth 58 Center for Innovation and Press Conference
AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles 2451 Signal St, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin us at AltaSea's Grand Opening of Berth 58! AltaSea’s ocean research center will be celebrated this spring with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for part of a $30 million renovation of three historic waterfront warehouses. This section will be home to researchers from USC, UCLA and Caltech, as well as famed oceanographer and explorer Robert Ballard, […]
Sustainability Research Summit
Bruin Viewpoint Room Ackerman Union at UCLA, 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe International Urban Sustainability Student Corps (IUSSC) is an interdisciplinary think tank at UCLA that participates in student-led sustainability research projects. IUSSC is hosting its second annual summit on UCLA's campus open to anyone who would like to learn more about pressing sustainability issues and engage in greater discussions with peers. It will feature presentations […]