COVID-19
Effective 11:59 p.m. on March 20, UCLA Samueli has suspended all non-essential operations, with minimum staffing to support essential research. Remote learning will continue through the end of spring quarter. Student resources remain available online.
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Our Latest Research News
A step toward a more efficient way to make gene therapies to attack cancer, genetic disorders
A UCLA-led research team today reports that it has developed a new method for delivering DNA into stem cells and immune cells safely, rapidly and economically.
UCLA Web App Enlists Public Support to Mitigate Spread of COVID-19
UCLA has launched Stop COVID-19 Together to help fight the spread of COVID-19. The public is encouraged to take the confidential survey so necessary data can be collected to help stop the pandemic.
A team of researchers have made the strongest silver alloy ever
A team of researchers have made the strongest silver alloy ever, 42% stronger than the previous world record, while not losing electrical conductivity.
Department Announcements
In Memoriam: Edward K. Rice, 94, Leader in Concrete and Building Technologies
Edward K. Rice, an innovator in concrete and building technologies who led major civil engineering firms and was an ardent supporter of the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, passed away on May 8, 2020, in his Los Angeles home. He was 94 years old.
