Sunday, September 13

$5 billion science research bond clears California Assembly committee

The California Assembly Appropriations Committee voted Thursday to advance a UC-sponsored bond measure that would fund scientific research across the state. The California Science and Health Research Bond Act – or Senate Bill 895 – would create the California Foundation for Science and Health Research to award $5 billion in grants and loans to public and private research institutions, including UC campuses. Read more...

Photo: Vials are pictured. The California Assembly Appropriations Committee voted Thursday to advance a UC-sponsored bond measure that would fund scientific research across the state. (Selin Filiz/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Q&A: New School of Public Health dean Kari Nadeau wants to expand scholarships, funding

This post was updated Aug. 2 at 6:12 p.m. Kari Nadeau began her tenure as dean of the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health on July 1. Read more...

Photo: Kari Nadeau, the new dean of the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, is featured. Nadeau plans to increase scholarships and community engagement opportunities for students. (Courtesy of Kari Nadeau/Cropped from Original)


UCLA marmot research lab turns to OnlyFans after funding cuts

This post was updated Aug. 2 at 6:08 p.m. Facing a federal funding denial, a UCLA research group is turning to OnlyFans to raise money and bring awareness to long-term research funding difficulties. Read more...

Photo: A yellow-bellied marmot is featured. UCLA researchers have received thousands of dollars in donations on OnlyFans to fund their long-term marmot study. (Courtesy of Katie Adler)


One year after $584 million federal funding freeze, UCLA research still recovering

This post was updated Aug. 2 at 5:59 p.m. One year ago today, the federal government suspended $584 million in UCLA’s research grants. UCLA researchers said the effects of the Trump administration’s reductions to federal science funding are still being felt, including career setbacks and funding delays. Read more...

Photo: (Photographed by Daily Bruin staff. Design by Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Q&A: Professor Gail Wyatt discusses mental health advocacy in marginalized communities

This post was updated July 26 at 8:20 p.m. July is the Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. The month honors Campbell, an advocate and author who co-founded the National Alliance on Mental Illness Urban Los Angeles to help people from marginalized backgrounds seek mental health services. Read more...

Photo: (Helen Sanders / Daily Bruin staff)