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Professor Bertozzi and her team use mathematical modeling to forecast the spread of COVID-19
Professor Andrea Bertozzi and her co-authors published their latest COVID research findings in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Applicable to both future spikes of COVID-19

In Memoriam: Olga Radko
It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of our colleague, Dr. Olga Radko, at the age of 45, on

UCLA Mathematics supports #ShutDownSTEM initiative in solidarity for racial justice and equity
The UCLA Mathematics Department will join other departments in the Division of Physical Sciences in supporting #ShutDownSTEM and #ShutDownAcademia, an initiative from a multi-identity, intersectional coalition of STEM

In Memoriam: Thomas M. Liggett
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Emeritus Professor Thomas M. Liggett last Tuesday, May 12, 2020. After receiving his PhD from Stanford University

Los Angeles Math Circle swiftly transitions to remote learning to ensure student success
Los Angeles Math Circle (LAMC) is a popular weekly free enrichment program for K-12 students hosted by the UCLA Math Department and attracting children from the

Asst. Adjunct Professor awarded 2019 IDRE Postdoctoral Fellowship
Dr. Matthew Jacobs is a recipient of the 2019 Institute for Digital Research and Education (IDRE) Postdoctoral Fellowship. For the last two years, he has been a postdoc

Professor Deanna Needell Named Chairholder of Dunn Family Endowed Chair in Data Theory
UCLA mathematics professor Deanna Needell will be the first holder of the Dunn Family Chair for Data Theory for a five-year period starting on July

UCLA mathematicians receive NSF award for COVID-19 research
UCLA mathematics profs. Andrea Bertozzi and Mason Porter have just received a $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to support their “Analysis of Multiscale

Helen Chan earns prestigious teaching award
The Curtis Center Director of Professional Development, Helen Chan, has just been awarded with the prestigious Teaching Award from Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.