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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼×ÊÁÏ Alumna Awarded for Pursuit of Knowledge
Alexandra Sullivan ’14 won a prestigious research grant from the National Science Foundation to continue her doctoral work on organometallic (OM) chemistry – the study of organic molecules containing metals.
Read MoreLos Angeles Times Art Critic Favorably Reviews °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼×ÊÁÏ Professor Ken Gonzales-Day’s Newest Show
The Los Angeles Times reviews Professor of Art Ken Gonzales-Day’s newest art show, “Run Up,” which also includes a short film depicting the last known lynching of a Mexican immigrant in California.
Read MoreResearch and Role Models
The Education Department at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts generously gave me the opportunity to be their “Research and Evaluation” intern. The Research and Evaluation department is fairly new, and its projects are currently limited to the Center’s arts education programs offered in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. elementary schools.
Read MoreNew York Times Profiles °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼×ÊÁÏ Alumna Joan Heyler ’86 for Preparing the Opening of New Museum
New York Times reporter Robin Pogrebin toutes °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼×ÊÁÏ alumna Joan Heyler ’86 as being a key behind-the-scenes person preparing the opening of billionaire philanthropist Eli Broad’s new museum in Los Angeles.
Read MoreUndersea Discoveries: Coral Colonies Offer Clues on Ocean Conditions
While on the vessel Bell Shimada, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science Branwen Williams and Devyn Parks ’15 survey the choppy ocean waters as they embark on an ambitious study of deep-sea corals off the Channel Islands.
Read MoreStudents Select Professor Mary Hatcher-Skeers as “Professor of the Year”
While escorted to her ‘throne’ on The Motley stage, a student presented Mary Hatcher-Skeers with a bright yellow “Professor of the Year” sash as an appreciative crowd cheered her on.
One by one, students approached a nearby microphone to express their gratitude for her commitment and encouraging words.
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼×ÊÁÏ Dance Department Presents “Scripps Dances ….”
“SCRIPPS DANCES,” the annual spring concert of the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼×ÊÁÏ Dance Department featuring original dance pieces choreographed by students and faculty, takes place on April 17 at 8 p.m. and April 18 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. in Garrison Theater of the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼×ÊÁÏ Performing Arts Center.
Read More°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼×ÊÁÏ Professor Discusses Cancer Research on Statewide Public Affairs Program
Journalist Brad Pomerance, host of the statewide public affairs show “California Edition,” interviews Associate Professor of Biology Jennifer Armstrong to learn more about her cancer research.
Read MoreSustained Dialogues Campus Network Moderator Training
Last semester we launched the I.D.E.A. Initiative with an interactive 2-day workshop for students interested in developing their leadership skills and navigating challenging conversations around important issues. I am excited to announce that Sustained Dialogues Campus Network (SDCN) will return to campus this spring to facilitate another workshop for students.
Read MoreLos Angeles Times Spotlights Scientific Research of Keck Science Professor Branwen Williams
The Los Angeles Times profiles the research of Assistant Professor of Environmental Science Branwen Williams, who is studying the history and growth of the coral population in the waters off the Channel Islands.
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