Dr. Aaron Meyer (2007) becomes a faculty member in UCLA’s Department of Bioengineering
Dr. Aaron Meyer joined the UCLA Department of Bioengineering’s faculty in July, 2017. The Meyer Lab focuses on learning about cancer biology and innate immune signaling with the goal of designing immune- and cancer-targeted therapies.
Dr. Sara Thoi (2007) becomes a faculty mentor in the Johns Hopkins Department of Chemistry
Dr. Sara Thoi joined the Department of Chemistry at Johns Hopkins University as an assistant professor in 2015. Her research group is focused on “1) the development of conductive metal and covalent organic frameworks for electrode and electrolyte materials in fuel cells and batteries, 2) the use of conductive aerogels as scaffolds for catalytic reactions, and 3) the discovery of new molecular metal complexes for activating energy-relevant small molecules.”
The UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry department showcases six 2017 Amgen Scholars
The UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry department highlighted Jerika Chiong, Van Hsieh, Katherine Morillo, Claire Page, Chloe Williams, and Emma Carley from the Amgen Scholars 2017 cohort at the Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research Poster Session.
Smith college highlights Amalia Sweet (2016) for her selection as a UCLA Amgen Scholar
Amalia Sweet was one of two Smith College students to be selected for the Amgen Scholars Program in 2016. Amalia was highlighted by Grécourt Gate, which covers news and events for the Smith College community.
Holly Sullivan (2016) recognized as one of the Husky 100
Holly Sullivan earned a spot in the Husky 100, which recognizes 100 UW undergraduate and graduate students in all areas of study who are making the most of their time at the UW.
Weilin Song’s (2016) undergraduate research showcased on ScienceDaily
Weilin Song had her undergraduate research with the Silva Lab at UCLA featured on the Science Daily website.
The UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry department showcases three 2016 Amgen Scholars
The UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry department highlighted Nicholas Higdon (UCSB), Sara Volz (MIT), and Karli Holman (Westmont College) from the Amgen Scholars 2016 cohort at their end of summer event and at the Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research Poster Session.
Emily Aguirre (2015) featured by Cal State L.A.
Emily Aguirre was showcased as one of the three California State University, Los Angeles students to be in the Amgen Scholars Program.
Meghan Bell (2015) featured by Binghamton University
Binghamton University has featured Meghan Bell for her participation in the 2015 UCLA Amgen Scholars Program.
Karan Mehta’s (2008) research highlighted on the ScienceDaily web site
Karan Mehta’s research has been highlighted on ScienceDaily for making an “important step toward practical quantum computers.” Karan is a PhD candidate in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT.
Three UCLA Amgen Scholars win Spring 2016 Travel Awards
The Spring Travel Awards support Amgen Scholars alumni traveling to a national or international conference to present on research conducted while an Amgen Scholar. Congratulations to Erin McDonald (2007), Jonathan Kuo (2010), and Laura Taylor (2012) for winning Spring 2016 Travel Awards!
Hannah Pearce (2016) featured by Texas A&M University College of Engineering
Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering has featured Hannah Pearce for her participation in the 2016 UCLA Amgen Scholars Program.