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May 19, 2022 7:11 p.m.
Dr. Terrie Ahn gives a presentation during the Ninth Annual UCLA Children’s Discovery and Innovation Institute Symposium. Ahn’s presentation was during the portion of the symposium on infection, inflammation and immunity. (Jason Zhu/Daily Bruin staff)
Researchers and clinicians discussed new methods to make health care and research more gender inclusive at the Ninth Annual UCLA Children’s Discovery and Innovation Institute Symposium.
By Caroline Sha
Higher Education
May 16, 2022 4:16 p.m.State bans on affirmative action are associated with striking declines in racial and ethnic diversity in public medical schools, according to a recent UCLA-led study.
The study examined the percentage of students from underrepresented backgrounds in United States public medical schools between 1985 and 2019 and found there was a decrease in the percentage of Black, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander students.
By Gabriella Kchozyan and Rania Soetirto
A Closer Look
May 14, 2022 3:01 p.m.UCLA technology program becomes official course, focuses on problem-solving skills
A technology entrepreneurship boot camp has recently become an official course at UCLA after four years of being run as an informal program.
The course, Engineering 170: “Project-Based Technology Bootcamp for Social Impact,” was originally inspired by students in 2017, said Raffi Simonian, senior program manager in the Office of Advanced Research Computing and the instructor of Engineering 170.
By Parsa Mokhtar
A Closer Look
May 10, 2022 7:11 p.m.Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship awarded to 2 UCLA students
Two UCLA students were named as this year’s recipients of a renowned scholarship in science, mathematics and engineering.
Lauren Tan, a third-year chemistry student, and Thien Nguyen, a third-year molecular, cell and developmental biology transfer student, are UCLA’s recipients of the 2022 Goldwater Scholarship.
By Kurtis Yan
Academics
May 9, 2022 5:31 p.m.Researchers study efficacy of digital flashcards among college students
UCLA-affiliated researchers conducted the first-ever large-scale survey that investigated the use of digital flashcards among college students.
According to the study published April 7, digital flashcards have become increasingly popular over the past two decades, with one of the most well-known digital flashcard platforms, Quizlet, hosting more than 50 million active users per month.
By Leila Okahata
News
May 6, 2022 4:08 p.m.Study finds link between microaggressions, mental health in Asian American women
A recent UCLA study linked gendered racial microaggressions to an increased risk of suicidal ideation for Asian American women, especially those experiencing internalized racism.
The study, published in April, surveyed 309 Asian American women on their experiences with gendered racial microaggressions, internalized racism and suicidal ideation.
By Anna Dai-Liu
Campus
April 30, 2022 2:31 p.m.Nurses demonstrate for safer working conditions ahead of UC contract negotiations
More than 30 nurses rallied outside Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center on Wednesday night to advocate for improved working conditions ahead of impending contract negotiations.
The rally was one of several held across University of California hospitals that day, including UCLA Health’s Westwood location and the UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, said Emily Carrera, a registered nurse in the labor and delivery division.
By Victoria Li, Bryan Palmero, and Aditi Kumar
Campus
April 28, 2022 12:00 a.m.UCLA football partners with nonprofits to recruit students for marrow registry
UCLA football held an event to recruit members for a national marrow donor registry Friday.
The Get in the Game, Save a Life event was hosted on Bruin Walk in collaboration with Be The Match and the Andy Talley Bone Marrow Foundation.
By Eva Danesh and Noah Danesh
Campus
April 24, 2022 10:21 p.m.Study finds electric scooter injury rate rivals that of motorcycles
A recent UCLA study found that the injury rate for electric scooters in West Los Angeles was similar to that of motorcycles.
According to the study, published April 6, there has been little research regarding e-scooter injuries despite an increase in e-scooter usage.
By Caroline Sha
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