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Ainslie has been senior associate dean, full-time MBA program, at UCLA Anderson School of Management since 2010. The appointment, subject to Board approval, is effective after Dean Mark Zupan’s term ends on June 30.

topics: announcements, board of trustees, Simon Business School,
An example of a collimated jet in space

Streaming jets of high-speed matter produce some of the most stunning objects seen in space. an experiment by French and American researchers using extremely high-powered lasers offers experimental verification of one proposed mechanism for creating them.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, Eric Blackman, high-energy-density physics, planets, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, space,
portrait of David Williams

Optics professor David Williams, a leading experts on human vision, has been named a member of the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of his continuing achievements in original research. The honor is one of the highest given to a scientist in the United States.

topics: David Williams, optics, vision,
ferris wheel ride
In Photos
April 25, 2014

Dandelion Day

Students mark the end of the semester with Dandelion Day celebrations on the quad.

topics: Dandelion Day,
portrait of Meyer

Barry M. Meyer ’64, longtime Warner Bros. Entertainment executive, will receive an honorary doctor of laws degree at the 164th commencement ceremonies. Others recognized for outstanding contributions will receive honorary degrees, Hutchison Medals for exemplary service, and awards for scholarship and teaching.

topics: commencement awards,
Vera Gorbunova

A $9.5 million grant from the National Institute on Aging will support research into the factors responsible for longevity in various species of long-lived rodents, with the goal of developing treatments to improve the aging process in people.

topics: Aging, Department of Biology, grant, School of Arts and Sciences, Vera Gorbunova,
Alexander Shestopalov
Science & Technology
April 21, 2014

Progress made in developing nanoscale electronics

How can you reliably control the current that flows from one electrode to another in a circuit that is the width of a single molecule? The key, according to assistant professor of chemical engineering Alexander Shestopalov, is adding a second, inert layer of molecules.

topics: Department of Chemical and Sustainability Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, nanotechnology, OLED, research finding, URnano,