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Erik Petigura, previously the professor of the popular general education course Astronomy 3: &quot;Nature of Universe,&quot; is now teaching Cluster 70: &quot;Evolution of the Cosmos and Life&quot;, and he said that much of the benefit in teaching non-STEM students a science class lies in the opportunity to increase their science literacy. (Keaton Larson/Daily Bruin)

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Professors 101: His studies are out of this world, but Erik Petigura finds ways to stay grounded

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UCLA is home to some of the world’s leading researchers and experts – better known to students as professors. It’s time to tap into the knowledge and wisdom UCLA professors have to offer.

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Professors 101: His studies are out of this world, but Erik Petigura finds ways to stay grounded

By Phoebe Chen

Oct. 8, 2020 6:50 p.m.