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May 10, 7:11 pm

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. Read more...

Photo: Thien Nguyen stands with members of her lab. Nguyen, a third-year molecular, cell and developmental biology student, was one of two UCLA winners of the Goldwater Scholarship this year. (Anya Yakimenko/Daily Bruin)

Academics, News, Science & Health

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May 9, 5:31 pm

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. Read more...

Photo: (Isabella Lee/Daily Bruin)

News, Science & Health

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May 6, 4:08 pm

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. Read more...

Photo: (Victoria Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Campus, News, Science & Health, UC

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April 30, 2:31 pm

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. Read more...

Photo: Nurses chant and wave signs as they walk outside the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. The rally was one of many Wednesday night calling for better working conditions, held at multiple UC medical centers across the state. (Victoria Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Campus, News, Science & Health

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April 28, 12:00 am

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. Read more...

Photo: UCLA football players pose at the event with signs. The team hosted a sign-up drive Friday in partnership with two nonprofits to encourage students to register as bone marrow donors. (Noah Danesh/Daily Bruin)

Campus, Los Angeles, News, Science & Health, Transportation

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April 24, 10:21 pm

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. Read more...

Photo: Various electric scooters sit on the curb on campus. A recent UCLA study found that injury rates for e-scooter trips may be similar to that of motorcycle trips, leading some students and experts to call for more vigilant helmet-wearing and regulations. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Academics, News, Science & Health

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April 18, 1:44 pm

UCLA researchers prepare to start projects with James Webb Space Telescope data

This post was updated April 20 at 10:44 p.m. UCLA researchers will use data from NASA’s recently launched James Webb Space Telescope to study how stars and galaxies change over time. Read more...

Photo: Guido Roberts-Borsani, a postdoctoral scholar of physics and astronomy, stands inside the UCLA Planetarium. Roberts-Borsani is one of multiple UCLA researchers working on projects using data from the recently launched James Webb Space Telescope. (Shane Yu/Daily Bruin)


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