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March 8, 5:46 pm

UCLA researchers seek to inspire love for chemistry with educational website

This post was updated March 9 at 11:35 p.m. UCLA researchers created a Valentine’s Day-themed website to help students learn chemistry. Launched Feb. 14, ChemMatch aims to make learning a wide range of chemistry concepts easier and more enjoyable for anyone, said Neil Garg, a distinguished professor of chemistry and biochemistry who initiated the project. Read more...

Photo: The faculty and students behind ChemMatch view the website on a phone. The website, launched on Valentine’s Day, intends to educate people of all ages about chemistry in an entertaining way. (Chelsea Rose Westman/Daily Bruin staff)

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March 4, 8:14 pm

Community shares initial reactions, concerns regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Ukrainian community members at UCLA expressed fear and anger following news of Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine but said they were hopeful given the global pushback. Read more...

Photo: Ukrainian community members expressed feelings of distress regarding Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, which began on Feb. 24. Many countries have imposed sanctions on Russia in response to the war. (Constanza Montemayor/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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March 4, 3:37 pm

Powell Cat Feeder Friends binds together community of pet-lovers on campus

This post was updated March 6 at 10:07 p.m. For many, Powell Cat is a reliable friend away from home. “Powell Cat is kind of like my second animal home,” said Isabelle Sandbank, a third-year applied linguistics student. Read more...

Photo: Many students said Powell Cat has become a highlight of their days at UCLA, serving as a lovable and comforting part of campus from their nook in front of Kaufman Hall. (Photo by Ashley Kenney/Photo editor, Photo illustration by Victoria Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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March 1, 6:54 pm

UCLA’s new space medicine fellowship program welcomes first inaugural fellow

UCLA launched its newest space medicine fellowship to train flight surgeons for future expeditions into space. UCLA will run the program alongside SpaceX, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the California Institute of Technology, letting fellows continue practicing emergency medicine at UCLA and gain expertise in space and biomedical engineering. Read more...

Photo: Dr. Haig Aintablian stands in front of the entrance of the emergency room at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Aintablian is the first ever fellow in UCLA’s new space medicine fellowship program, meant to train emergency medicine physicians in treating and diagnosing diseases in space. (Shane Yu/Daily Bruin)

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February 26, 5:08 pm

Loved ones remember Brianna Kupfer for compassionate nature, creative abilities

This post was updated Feb. 26 at 9:13 p.m. Brianna Kupfer was always ready to believe in people, said her sister Mikaela Kupfer. “Every time any of us wanted to do anything, she was the first one to be like, ‘I believe in you. Read more...

Photo: Brianna Kupfer (above). Brianna Kupfer was killed in her workplace in January. Her friends and family described her as a caring and artistic person. Her sister Mikaela said Brianna had a passion for design which she was pursuing at UCLA by studying to earn a certificate in interior design. (Courtesy of Gaby Hirschler)

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February 24, 12:53 pm

Black History Month 2022

From Jackie Robinson to Patrisse Cullors, Black Bruins and their contributions have always been integral to the success and growth of UCLA and its community. Through this package of articles and art, the Daily Bruin seeks to shine a light on some of the work, activism and stories of Black Bruins during February and beyond. Read more...

Photo: (Daily Bruin file photo)

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February 24, 11:32 am

Interactive education course trains students in alternative teaching methods

After spending years in the classroom learning as students, undergraduates can now transition into a teaching role in Education 123: “Teaching Profession.” Unlike the teacher education program, Education 123 doesn’t focus on training students to become teachers. Read more...

Photo: In Education 123: “Teaching Profession,” taught by education lecturer Jeff Share, students are given the opportunity to examine and learn about teaching in context of societal issues and identities. Students learn through different methods such as interactive class activities and talks from guest speakers. (Daily Bruin file photo)


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