2021 Graduate Open House
Engineer Change.
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Welcome to UCLA Samueli!
We are excited that you are considering one of our engineering programs for your graduate studies. The Graduate Open House will be divided into two virtual days, Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5, so that you can learn more about what UCLA Samueli has to offer.
Dean Jayathi Murthy Welcome
Day 1:
March 4, 2021, 3 p.m. PST
Q&A with Graduate Students
Join us for a live Zoom session with two of our Samueli graduate student groups — eGSA and GradSWE. You will hear about their student experience, why they chose UCLA for their graduate studies and have an opportunity to ask questions.
Please RSVP and a link will be emailed to you prior to the event.
Day 2:
March 5, 2021
Departmental Sessions
Each engineering department will host its own live Zoom session and times are listed below. You will gain insight into your specific graduate program, interact with faculty and have another opportunity to ask questions.
Please RSVP and a link will be emailed to you prior to the event.
Engineering Graduate Students Association (eGSA) at UCLA
UCLA’s eGSA student group represents the graduate students of the seven departments of the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (HSSEAS). We host events for graduate students, work with the administration and strive to make the graduate experience productive, smooth, fruitful and fun.
Graduate Society of Women Engineers (GradSWE) UCLA
Our UCLA GradSWE student group advocates for women graduate engineers and provides resources, tools and opportunities for professional development and networking. Its mission is to support, inspire, and empower the current and future female engineering community to excel in all endeavors. UCLA GradSWE accomplishes this by: (1) fostering a welcoming and inclusive community through education, advocacy, and respect for all individuals; (2) providing professional and personal development through workshops and networking; (3) encouraging members to become role models for future generations through leadership and mentorship opportunities; and (4) serving as a resource for information pertaining to women engineers through events, social media, and online distributions.
DAY 2
Department Welcome Sessions
Note: Links to individual department sections will be emailed by the departments. Please contact them for any questions.
BIOENGINEERING
Session: March 5, 2021
Time: 1-3 p.m. PST
CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR
Session: March 5, 2021
Time: 3 p.m. -6 p.m. PST
CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL
Session: March 5, 2021
Time: 8:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. PST
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Session: March 5, 2021
Time: 2:30 p.m. -6 p.m. PST
ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER
Session: March 12, 2021
Time: TBA (PST)
MATERIALS SCIENCE
Session: March 5, 2021
Time: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. PST
MECHANICAL & AEROSPACE
Session: March 5, 2021
Time: 9 a.m. -11 a.m. PST (PST)
UCLA Samueli Graduate Student Experience
A video from UCLA graduate students sharing a short glimpse of their personal experience.
Trinny Tat
Bioengineering
A second-year doctoral student designing portable bioelectronics for Parkinson’s disease monitoring. She is a member of Professor Jun Chen’s Wearable Bioelectronics Research Group and is a recipient of the National Defense Science and Engineering Fellowship.
Joshua Misa
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
A third-year doctoral student in chemical and biochemical engineering researching the production of natural products in Professor Yi Tang’s research group. He participates in UCLA’s cultural offerings including performing with the Game Music Ensemble and Symphonic Band.
Pia Ramos
Civil & Environmental Engineering
A graduate student in civil and environmental engineering. She is a member of Professor Shaily Mahendra’s research group which specializes in environmental microbiology.
Rosa Garza
Computer Science
A second-year doctoral student in computer science, studying machine learning and natural language processing. She is a member of Professor Majid Sarrafzadeh’s research group.
Glen Meyerowitz
Electrical & Computer Engineering
A graduate student in electrical and computer engineering on track to receive his master’s degree later this year. He has participated in several collaborative programs at UCLA, including the Biodesign program, which lies at the intersection of engineering, health care and business. Meyerowitz is advised by Professor Achuta Kadambi.
Aileen Villalpando
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
A first-year doctoral student in mechanical and aerospace engineering. She is a member of Professor Veronica Santos’ Biomechatronics Laboratory and is interested in working in Southern California’s aerospace industry.
Maggie Fox
Materials Science & Engineering
A third-year doctoral student in materials science and engineering. She is focused on energy storage devices and is a member of Professor Bruce Dunn’s research group. She has also fostered interests in interdisciplinary research and science outreach through on-campus programs.
View a playlist of all the above UCLA graduate students sharing their individual experiences.
As a UCLA Samueli Engineering graduate student, you can take advantage of various resources and supportive services that can enhance your experience at UCLA. Check out their videos and websites below!
Campus Tours
Explore UCLA’s beautiful campus, tradition of academic excellence, vibrant student body and vast array of resources and opportunities. We offer online webinars hosted by UCLA students.
WELCOME TO UCLA SAMUELI
Resources and organizations for graduate students
CAPS
Counseling and Psychological Services
CAPS supports your mental health needs as you pursue your academic goals.
The Ashe Center
Counseling and Psychological Services
The center is devoted to providing quality, accessible, state-of-the-art health care and wellness education to support the holistic development of UCLA students.
UCLA Career Center
Master’s, Ph.D., and Postdoctoral Career Services
The center helps prepare for your future career with one-on-one appointments, workshops, networking events and more, designed specifically for advanced-degree students.
Graduate Writing Center
UCLA Graduate Writing Center
The center offers a variety of workshops and programs throughout the year. During the summer, we offer various dissertation “boot camps” for graduate students working on dissertation proposals and dissertations.
Graduate Student Resource Center
UCLA Graduate Student Resource Center
The GSRC works to form partnerships and other collaborative relationships on campus to connect students with resources and services, and develops programs and workshops to address unmet needs that help graduate students reach their academic and professional goals.
UCLA Library
The Science and Engineering Library (SEL)
Comprises two locations: SEL/Boelter (main location) at 8270 Boelter Hall and SEL/Geology at 4697 Geology Building
UCLA Technology Development Group
UCLA Technology Development Group
The group serves as a campus-wide gateway to innovation, research and entrepreneurship.
eGSA
The Engineering Graduate Students Association of UCLA
The association represents the graduate students of the seven departments of the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science.
GradSWE
Graduate Society of Women Engineers at UCLA
GradSWE serves to support, inspire, and empower the current and future female engineering community to excel in all endeavors.
UAW
UAW Local 2865
This is a union representing tutors, readers, graduate student instructors and TAs at the UC.