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A Contrast in Economic Development: Los Angeles Vs. San Francisco
Luskin School of Public Affairs
This research project examines why Los Angeles’ metropolitan area income has fallen increasingly behind that of other major metropolitan areas
(424) 442-0046
btaylor@ucla.edu
A Spatial Analysis of Housing and Transportation Affordability in Los Angeles County
Luskin School of Public Affairs
Investigation of concerns about transportation costs on low-income families related to increases in fuel prices, combined with the economic downturn.
(424) 442-0046
btaylor@ucla.edu
A Ver: Revisioning Art History
Institute of American Cultures
A book series stemming from the conviction that individual artists and their bodies of work are the foundation for meaningful history.
(310) 825-2363
repstein@chicano.ucla.edu
AB540 Project
Student Affairs
A project designed to encourage, promote, and further the education of undocumented high school students by providing resources to low-income communities.
(310) 825-5969
vazania@cpo.ucla.edu
Academic Supports Program (ASP)
Student Affairs
ASP provides academic empowerment.
(310) 267-4348
ltep@cpo.ucla.edu
ACM TEACH LA
College of Letters and Science
ACM Teach LA pairs UCLA students with schools in Los Angeles to provide free computer science classes
acm@ucla.edu
Adopt a Classroom
Athletics
UCLA Athletics invites elementary and middle school classrooms to pen pal with Bruin athletes from all 22 of UCLA’s intercollegiate athletic teams
(310) 825-4586
smitchell@athletics.ucla.edu
AFRICAN STUDIES CENTER
International Institute
A center that fosters a greater understanding of Africa through a diverse array of free public programs, both on and off campus.
(310) 825-3686
africa@international.ucla.edu
Afrikan Education Project
Student Affairs
A project that aims to instill a positive self image for African American youth through pride, self respect, self reliance, and self motivation.
(310) 825-2420
vazania@cpo.ucla.edu
AIRB4 AUTISM INTERVENTION RESEARCH NETWORK ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
David Geffen School of Medicine
AIRB4 is a network of researchers and community partners who aim to increase equity in access to evidence-based interventions for children with ASD.
(310) 825-4775
cogarcia@mednet.ucla.edu
ALUMNI OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT
Alumni Association
An association supporting more than 500,000 Bruins worldwide through engaging events, volunteer opportunities, career support, and much more.
(310) 825-2586
alumni@alumni.ucla.edu
America Counts
Enrollment Management
A national initiative that seeks to equip children with the math and science skills they need to achieve their full potential.
(323) 794-5686
bruincorps@saonet.ucla.edu
America Reads
Enrollment Management
A program started by the Clinton administration to combat the fact that in 1994, 70 percent of children fell below the proficient level of reading.
(323) 794-5686
bruincorps@saonet.ucla.edu
American Indian Graduate Student Association
College of Letters and Science
The American Indian Graduate Student Association (AIGSA) is composed of American Indian students who wish to participate in discussion forums and projects.
(512) 470-0341
sspeed@aisc.ucla.edu
American Indian Recruitment (AIR)
Student Affairs
A project that provides tutoring and peer advising, as well as academic, culture, and art workshops to their weekly sites.
(310) 206-0843
cloera@cpo.ucla.edu
AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES CENTER
College of Letters and Science
The UCLA American Indian Studies Center (AISC) is a research institute dedicated to addressing American Indian issues and supporting Native communities.
(512) 470-0341
sspeed@aisc.ucla.edu
AMERICORPS (JUMPSTART)
College of Letters and Science
Jumpstart is a national early education organization working toward the day every child in America enters kindergarten prepared to succeed. We provide language, literacy, and social-emotional programming for preschool children from under-resourced communities and promote quality early learning for all children.
(310) 825-7867
jumpstart@college.ucla.edu
Annual Nikkei Bruin Conference and Annual Graduate Student Symposium
International Institute
A public forum to present issues facing the U.S. and Japan by bringing world renowned scholars and leaders in the field of Japanese studies to UCLA.
(310) 825-4500
japancenter@international.ucla.edu
Annual Pow Wow
College of Letters and Science
The UCLA Annual Pow Wow is held in May and includes Native American pow wow dances, Native foods, and Native arts and crafts.
(512) 470-0341
sspeed@aisc.ucla.edu
Annual Southern California Public Interest / Public Sector Career Day
School of Law
A career fair co-sponsored by a consortium of Southern California law schools, and proudly hosted by UCLA Law each year.
(310) 794-4061
scpicd@law.ucla.edu
AP Readiness Project (Advanced Placement)
School of Education and Information Studies
A program to improve the teaching abilities of AP instructors while also giving students the skills they will need to be successful in college level classes.
(310) 825-4910
JDKEIPP@ucla.edu
APPLIED MANAGEMENT RESEARCH PROGRAMS
Anderson School of Management
A program offering the opportunity to work with a team of MBA candidates with a five-year average of experience who completed the UCLA Anderson core curriculum.
(310) 794-2196
dawnyelle.addison@anderson.ucla.edu
Archiving Filipino American Music in Los Angeles (AFAMILA)
Herb Alpert School of Music
A project in partnership with Kayamanan Ng Lahi Philippine Folk Arts (KNL) that documents a year in the musical life of Filipino Americans in Los Angeles.
(310) 825-1695
mrussell@schoolofmusic.ucla.edu
ART & GLOBAL HEALTH CENTER
School of Arts and Architecture
Operating around the world, our projects begin with local artists & artisans communicating about HIV/AIDS and other public health issues in entertaining ways.
(310) 825-3951
dgere@arts.ucla.edu
Arts-Based, Multiple-Intervention, Peer-Education (AMP!)
School of Arts and Architecture
Arts-based, Multiple-Intervention, Peer-Education (AMP!) is an innovative program by the UCLA Art & Global Health Center and the LAUSD HIV/AIDS Prevention Unit.
(310) 825-6938
e.nails@arts.ucla.edu
ARTSBRIDGE
School of Theater, Film and Television
UCLA ArtsBridge is committed to providing high quality arts enrichment K-12 programs that engage students through different forms of creative learning.
(310) 825-7008
perrydaniel@tft.ucla.edu
ASIA PACIFIC CENTER
International Institute
A center that fosters a greater understanding of Asia through a diverse array of free public programs — both on and off campus.
(310) 825-0007
asia@international.ucla.edu
Asian American Pacific Islander Community Development Census Information Center
Institute of American Cultures
the Asian American Pacific Islander Community Development Census Information Center was designated as an official Census Information Center (CIC).
(310) 825-2974
melanyd@ucla.edu
Asian American Pacific Islander Nexus: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Policy, Practice, and Community Journal
Institute of American Cultures
Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Nexus is a national journal.
(310) 825-2974
melanyd@ucla.edu
ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES CENTER
College of Letters and Science
The Asian American Studies Center, founded in 1969, has become the foremost national research center on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
(310) 825-2974
melanyd@ucla.edu
Asian Pacific Health Corps
Student Affairs
A student volunteer organization that aims to promote healthy lifestyles among disadvantaged Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities
(310) 825-5969
vazania@cpo.ucla.edu
Aspire Learn Mentor Achieve Science Academy (ALMA)
Student Affairs
ALMA Science Academy strives to bring STEM education to elementary school students in under-served communities.
(310) 825-2420
vazania@cpo.ucla.edu
Astin Community Engaged Scholars Program
College of Letters and Science
Providing a unique opportunity for undergraduates to spend a year learning about, and then conducting, community-engaged research.
(310) 825-7867
dbarrera@college.ucla.edu
ATHLETICS COMMUNITY RELATIONS PROGRAM
Athletics
The program was developed to foster mentoring relationships between the UCLA Athletics family and youth in the surrounding community
(310) 825-4586
commcommunityrelations@athletics.ucla.edu
Athletics for Youth
Athletics
UCLA invites youth group organizations to enjoy complimentary admission to one football game at the Rose Bowl and one athletic event on campus.
(310) 825-4586
smitchell@athletics.ucla.edu
ATHLETICS VETERAN RESOURCES AND EVENTS
Athletics
UCLA Athletics provides a breadth of recreational opportunities to the military and Veteran connected community.
dfrancesco@conet.ucla.edu
Barrio Youth Alternatives (BaYA)
Student Affairs
A tutoring, mentoring, and youth empowerment program.
(310) 825.2420
vazania@cpo.ucla.edu
Basic and Essential Needs
Student Affairs
Fighting student hunger for over a decade
(310) 825-5969
support@cpo.ucla.edu
Big Data for Justice Summer Institute
College of Letters and Science
A four week program to develop student’s abilities to critique, analyze, visualize and map big data using Tableau, GIS methods, and other digital technologies.
(310) 825-7403
klytlehernandez@bunche.ucla.edu
Bilingual Lecture Series on Iran
International Institute
An outreach program that invites scholars of all aspects of Iranian history, culture, language, and society to present their research at UCLA twice: the first lecture is delivered in Farsi and the second lecture is given in English.
(310) 206-6042
iranianstudies@ucla.edu
Black Latino AIDS Project
Student Affairs
A collaboration between the Black Pre-Health Organization and Chicanos/Latinos for Community Medicine.
(310) 825-2420
vazania@cpo.ucla.edu
BLACK MALE INSTITUTE
School of Education and Information Studies
A cadre of scholars, community members, and policymakers dedicated to improving the educational experiences and lives of Black males
(310) 267-4824
thoward@gseis.ucla.edu
Bruin School Days
Athletics
Bruin School Days encourages children to think about their educational futures and offers a first-hand look at the opportunities available through participation in sports.
communityrelations@athletics.ucla.edu
Bruin Vision Project (BVP)
Student Affairs
An undergraduate organization at UCLA committed to providing vision screenings to individuals without proper eye care.
(310) 825-2420
vazania@cpo.ucla.edu
Bruin Weekend
Enrollment Management
Bruin Weekend is a FREE, 3-day residential summer program for current 9th graders (entering 10th grade in the Fall).
(310) 206-3357
BRUINCORPS
Enrollment Management
A community service learning program that enhances academic achievement in under-resourced areas while fostering lifelong community service among students.
(310) 794-5686
bruincorps@saonet.ucla.edu
Bruins Movin’
Student Affairs
A project designed to develop habits of physical activity and healthy living of young students through the facilitation of short physical activity breaks.
(310) 825-2420
vazania@cpo.ucla.edu
BUILDING ENGINEERS AND MENTORS (BEAM)
Henry Samueli School of Engineering
Bringing hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) lessons to underserved K-8 schools across Los Angeles.
uclabeam@g.ucla.edu
Building Heroes Project
Student Affairs
The Building Heroes Project aims to provide hands-on skill training designed to help under-served community members:
(310) 825-2420
vazania@cpo.ucla.edu
Bunche Fellows Programs
College of Letters and Science
Funds undergraduate and graduate students in faculty-led research projects and postdoctoral scholars for two-year fellowship to study Black life conditions.
(310) 825-7403
klytlehernandez@bunche.ucla.edu
BURKLE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
International Institute
The Burkle Center fosters research and promotes discussion of international relations, U.S. foreign policy, and issues of global cooperation and conflict.
(310) 206-6365
burkle@international.ucla.edu
CAL TEACH
College of Letters and Science
Encourage UCLA students who are studying math, science, and engineering to explore teaching math and science as a possible career. UCLA students enroll in community engagement/service-learning courses that include internships in local K-12 schools where they assist with math and science activities in the classroom.
(310) 794-2191
cateach@chem.ucla.edu
Calculating the Costs of Climate Change Policies
Luskin School of Public Affairs
This research project measures the magnitude financial costs on households due to increased costs of energy production.
(424) 442-0046
btaylor@ucla.edu
Calendar and Podcasts
International Institute
Lectures, symposia, colloquia and workshops sponsored by the Center for Chinese Studies,
(310) 825-8683
china@international.ucla.edu
CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR POPULATION RESEARCH (CCPR)
College of Letters and Science
A center that fosters and promotes population-related interdisciplinary research and training.
(310) 206-7566
ccpradmin@ccpr.ucla.edu
CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES (CCSC)
Institute of the Environment and Sustainability
Comprehensive research on urban systems to help policymakers, businesses and residents make better-informed decisions to address environmental problems.
(310) 825-3778
ccsc@ioes.ucla.edu
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION & POLICY CLINIC
School of Law
The California Environmental Legislation & Policy Clinic provides a hands-on opportunity for UCLA Law students to engage with state senators and assembly members, legislative staffers, advocates, and stakeholders on cutting-edge environmental issues. We have worked closely with elected officials in Southern California including State Senator Ben Allen, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia, former Speaker of the Assembly Anthony Rendon, State Senator Henry Stern, and U.S. Rep. (and then-State Senator) Sydney Kamlager-Dove.
310-825-1097
experiential@law.ucla.edu
California Health Interview Survey
Fielding School of Public Health
The nation’s largest state health survey and one of the largest health surveys in the United States.
CALIFORNIA POLICY LAB
Through hands-on partnerships with government agencies, the California Policy Lab (CPL) performs rigorous research across issue silos and builds the data infrastructure for government impact. We focus our work in six policy areas: education, criminal justice reform, poverty and the social safety net, labor and employment, health, and homelessness and high needs populations.
310-597-7821
info@capolicylab.org
California Reading & Literature Project
School of Education and Information Studies
A project that works to improve student achievement in grades pre-K–12 by providing teachers with high quality professional and leadership training.
(310) 825-4910
centerx@gseis.ucla.edu
California Statewide Housing Plan Update
Luskin School of Public Affairs
Researchers on this project will produce an update of the California Statewide Housing Plan
(424) 442-0046
btaylor@ucla.edu
CalTeach-Math
College of Letters and Science
UCLA CalTeach-Math is a program that prepares undergraduates for careers in teaching mathematics.
(310) 825-4096
dallas@math.ucla.edu
CAN REACH
David Geffen School of Medicine
UCLA researchers committed to translating evidence-based treatments from the university to the community. Offering training workshops to providers and families.
(310) 825-4734
canreach@mednet.ucla.edu
CANNABIS RESEARCH INITIATIVE
David Geffen School of Medicine
A multidisciplinary program dedicated to the study and education of cannabis and cannabinoids.
(310) 206-8542
cannabis@mednet.ucla.edu
CARE HARBOR HEALTH CLINIC
David Geffen School of Medicine
UCLA physicians, dentists, and ophthalmologists provide health exams at the annual Care Harbor free clinic.
(310) 374-7190
info@careharbor.org
CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN & INDIGENOUS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
School of Nursing
Improving the status of Native peoples by promoting, developing, and evaluating culturally appropriate health, education, and social programs.
CENTER FOR BEHAVIOR, EVOLUTION, AND CULTURE (BEC)
College of Letters and Science
A community of faculty, students, postdocs, and researchers interested in the intersection of behavior, evolution, and culture.
(310) 267-4260
barrett@anthro.ucla.edu
CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL & ADDICTION MEDICINE
David Geffen School of Medicine
CBAM is a multidisciplinary center that seeks to advance the prevention and treatment of chronic illnesses, especially in communities with health disparities.
(310) 794-0619
cbam@mednet.ucla.edu
CENTER FOR BRAZILIAN STUDIES
International Institute
A center fostering a greater understanding of Brazil through a diverse array of free public programs, both on and off campus.
(310) 825-4571
latinamctr@international.ucla.edu
CENTER FOR BUDDHIST STUDIES
International Institute
A center fostering a greater understanding of Buddhism through a diverse array of free public programs, both on and off campus.
(310) 825-2089
buddhist@international.ucla.edu
CENTER FOR CANCER PREVENTION AND CONTROL RESEARCH
Fielding School of Public Health
Fielding School of Public Health and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center joint program recognized for pioneering work in cancer prevention and control research.
(310) 825-3181
CPCR@ucla.edu
CENTER FOR CHINESE STUDIES
International Institute
A center that fosters a greater understanding of China and Taiwan through a diverse array of free public programs, both on and off campus.
(310) 825-8683
china@international.ucla.edu
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS
College of Letters and Science
A center responsible for developing and strengthening academic partnerships between UCLA and California community colleges.
(310) 267-4440
cccp@college.ucla.edu
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
College of Letters and Science
The Center for Community Engagement creates opportunities for UCLA faculty, students, and staff to collaborate with community partners to build an equitable and just society through community-engaged research and teaching and community programs.
(310) 825-7867
communityengagement@college.ucla.edu
CENTER FOR DIVERSE LEADERSHIP IN SCIENCE
Institute of the Environment and Sustainability
Climate disruption, water scarcity, and loss of nature take something away from every human on the planet. Inclusive science helps solve these problems. We grow and nurture diverse leaders who solve environmental problems and create pathways to sustainability.
CENTER FOR EUROPEAN AND RUSSIAN STUDIES
International Institute
A center fostering a greater understanding of Europe and Russia through a diverse array of free public programs and publications.
(310) 825-8030
cees@international.ucla.edu
CENTER FOR HEALTH POLICY RESEARCH
Fielding School of Public Health
The nation's leading health policy research center and the premier source of health policy information for California. CHPR is the home of the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), the nation's largest state health survey and one of the largest health surveys in the United States.
(310) 794-0909
healthpolicy@ucla.edu
CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES AND SOCIETY
David Geffen School of Medicine
Center for Health Services and Society: A community-partnered research center that addresses mental wellness equity in under-resourced areas.
(310) 794-2970
hss@mednet.ucla.edu
CENTER FOR HEALTHIER CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES
Fielding School of Public Health
A center established at UCLA in 1995 to address some of the most challenging health and social problems facing children and families.
(310) 794-0967
jmcbride@mednet.ucla.edu
CENTER FOR IMMIGRATION LAW AND POLICY
School of Law
Founded in 2020, the Center for Immigration Law and Policy (CILP) at UCLA School of Law is at the cutting edge of immigration scholarship and practice - developing bold legal, policy, and narrative change strategies that advance the way we think about immigration law and policy in the U.S. and beyond.
cilp@law.ucla.edu
CENTER FOR IMPROVING CHILD CARE QUALITY
School of Education and Information Studies
A center conducting high-quality, policy-relevant research focused on improving the early care and education environments of young children.
(310) 206-4470
ciccq@ucla.edu
CENTER FOR INDIA & SOUTH ASIA
International Institute
The UCLA Center for India and South Asia fosters a greater understanding of South Asia through a diverse array of free public programs, both on and off campus.
(310) 206-2654
cisa@international.ucla.edu
CENTER FOR JUSTICE
College of Letters and Science
The Center for Justice at UCLA works to end mass incarceration, injustice and inequities on the basis of race, gender, class, sexual orientation and disability. Guided by those who experience incarceration and are justice system-impacted, we work to dismantle the prison industrial complex by expanding higher education and movement building on university campuses, facilitating creative spaces, and using transformative practices — linking the campus, the community and carceral facilities.
CENTER FOR KOREAN STUDIES
International Institute
The UCLA Center for Korean Studies fosters a greater understanding of Korea through a diverse array of free public programs, both on and off campus.
(310) 825-3284
koreanstudies@international.ucla.edu
CENTER FOR MEXICAN STUDIES
International Institute
The UCLA Center for Mexican Studies fosters a greater understanding of Mexico through a diverse array of free public programs, both on and off campus.
(310) 825-4571
latinamctr@international.ucla.edu
CENTER FOR MIDDLE EAST DEVELOPMENT
International Institute
A center working to enhance dialogue and expand relationships among disparate groups and to inform policymakers about trends and policy solutions in the region.
(310) 825-0605
cmed@international.ucla.edu
CENTER FOR OCCUPATIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Fielding School of Public Health
A center within the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health in the Department of Environmental Health, the School of Nursing, and the School of Medicine.
(310) 206.5296
coeh@ph.ucla.edu
CENTER FOR PUBLIC HEALTH & DISASTERS
Fielding School of Public Health
An important national and regional resource, concentrating on making economically and culturally diverse communities more resilient.
CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING, MEDIA AND PERFORMANCE (REMAP)
School of Theater, Film and Television
REMAP is a joint effort of the UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT) and Samueli School of Engineering
(310) 825-0294
fabian@tft.ucla.edu
CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON EVALUATION, STANDARDS AND STUDENT TESTING (CRESST)
School of Education and Information Studies
A world-renowned research and development center at the forefront of improving the quality of learning.
(310) 794-0444
info@cresst.org
CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON THE ACQUISITION OF LANGUAGES OF LOS ANGELES
International Institute
We are a cross-campus group studying languages of Los Angeles like Spanish, Korean and Zapotec. Our research will connect speakers of these languages, who live around Downtown Los Angeles — adults, children and babies — with undergraduate and graduate students and researchers at UCLA.
CENTER FOR SOCIAL STATISTICS (CSS)
College of Letters and Science
A partnership with the California Center for Population Research (CCPR) at UCLA to enhance population research.
(310) 266-0826
brand@soc.ucla.edu
CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES
International Institute
The Center promotes innovative, interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship that have established UCLA as a world leader in the study of this dynamic region.
(310) 206-9163
cseas@international.ucla.edu
CENTER FOR SOUTHERN CONE STUDIES
International Institute
A center fostering a greater understanding of the Southern Cone region of Latin America through a diverse array of free public programs, both on and off campus.
(310) 825-4571
latinamctr@international.ucla.edu
CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING SCIENCE
School of Nursing
A center dedicated to the development of translational nursing research that improves the everyday lives of older individuals.
(310) 794-7609
jmentes@sonnet.ucla.edu
CENTER FOR TROPICAL RESEARCH
College of Letters and Science
Biological research and conservation work focused mostly in the tropics. Leveraging technologies ranging from satellite remote sensing to molecular genetics.
(310) 206-6234
elsaordway@ucla.edu
CENTER FOR VISION, COGNITION, LEARNING, AND AUTONOMY (VCLA)
College of Letters and Science
(VCLA) is affiliated with the Departments of Statistics and Computer Science at UCLA. We start from Computer Vision and expand to other disciplines.
uclavcla@gmail.com
CENTER FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS RESEARCH
David Geffen School of Medicine
The CVPR is committed to facilitating research on the health-related problems of vulnerable populations
(310) 206-3842
dkoniak@sonnet.ucla.edu
CENTER FOR WORLD LANGUAGES
International Institute
Coordinates language research, teaching, and evaluation programs to support second language education
(310) 825-2510
cwl@international.ucla.edu
Center X Coaching Partnerships
School of Education and Information Studies
UCLA Center X Coaching Partnerships is dedicated to developing and supporting the capacity of our participants to support other adults through equity-focused, relationship-centered practices that are based in research and developed through years of practice in coaching and facilitating.
sayre@gseis.ucla.edu
CENTER X COMMUNITY LEARNING HUB
School of Education and Information Studies
The Center X Community Learning Hub builds on the 30-year history, impact, commitment and partnerships of UCLA Center X. This dynamic learning center will bring together UCLA students and faculty in the Teacher Education Program, Principal Leadership Institute and the Educational Leadership Program; alumni; PK-16 school partners; and community members to provide accessible sites of learning and collaboration for educators in Los Angeles urban core and across the city.
centerx@gseis.ucla.edu
CENTER X TRANSFORMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School of Education and Information Studies
A community of educators working to transform public schooling to create a more equitable, humane, and just society.
(310) 825-6812
francois@gseis.ucla.edu
CHALLENGE FOR CHARITY
Anderson School of Management
A charitable organization that engages the MBA student body to improve the Los Angeles community by volunteering and raising funds around three core areas.
(310) 206-8705
elizabeth.mckillop@anderson.ucla.edu
Changemaker Scholars
College of Letters and Science
Changemaker Scholars provides scholarship funding for UCLA undergraduates to serve as mentors to youth civic actors in Los Angeles. Scholars intern with the organization Changeist from November to July, and complete an independent study course, Community Engagement & Social Change 195CE, during winter and spring quarters.
CHICANO STUDIES RESEARCH CENTER
Institute of American Cultures
A center supporting research and related activities on the growing Chicano/Latino population.
(310) 825-2363
csrcinfo@chicano.ucla.edu
Children’s Comfort Care Program
David Geffen School of Medicine
The Children’s Comfort Care Program at Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA is dedicated to the improved treatment of a child’s pain and palliative care.
Chronic Disease
Fielding School of Public Health
A program that conducts wide-ranging research on chronic conditions, including asthma, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and coronary heart disease.
Civic Bicycle Commuting (CiBiC)
School of Theater, Film and Television
Enabling safe, community-wide, bike-to-work strategies via participatory sensing
(310) 825-0294
fabian@tft.ucla.edu
CIVIL RIGHTS PROJECT/PROYECTO DERECHOS CIVILES (CRP)
School of Education and Information Studies
The Civil Rights Project/Proyecto Derechos Civiles (CRP) is a leading organization devoted to creating a new generation of research in social science and law on the critical issues of civil rights and equal opportunity for racial and ethnic groups in the United States.
(310) 267-5562
crp@ucla.edu
Classroom-in-Residence at the Hammer (CRH)
School of Arts and Architecture
An innovative program designed to strengthen student and teacher learning about art through a weeklong, immersive experience at the UCLA Hammer Museum
(310) 794-4822
VAPAE@arts.ucla.edu
Co-parenting Between Single Mothers and Nonresident Fathers in South Los Angeles: A Feasibility Pilot Study
Luskin School of Public Affairs
We will examine whether a 3-month psychoeducation intervention can improve relations between low-income single black mothers and the nonresident fathers
(424) 442-0046
btaylor@ucla.edu
Common Grounds
David Geffen School of Medicine
Common Grounds is a community-based research group in Santa Monica
(310) 206-3842
dkoniak@sonnet.ucla.edu
COMMUNITY BASED DENTISTRY FOR ADULTS
School of Dentistry
The Wilson-Jennings-Bloomfield UCLA Venice Dental Center is a 27-chair facility that offers dental care to the Venice community by dental students and faculty.
(310) 392-4103
aaltfeld@dentistry.ucla.edu
COMMUNITY BASED LEARNING CLINICAL EDUCATION (CBCE) – PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
School of Dentistry
A rotation giving all second year pediatric dentistry residents the opportunity to engage in community service while enhancing their clinical education.
(310) 206-2743
lnguyen@dentistry.ucla.edu
COMMUNITY CLIMATE SPACE
Institute of the Environment and Sustainability
The Community Climate Space from the Center for Diverse Leadership in Science and partners is a community-based hub for the center and partners to work on issues including advancing collaboration, action, engagement, education, research, workforce training, health, advocacy, organizing, jobs, and resilience.
cdls@ucla.edu
COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM
Luskin School of Public Affairs
An initiative of UCLA’s Department of Urban Planning that promotes collaborative work by local community leaders and students.
(310) 267-4738
tilly@ucla.edu
COMMUNITY ENGAGED RESEARCH, INNOVATION, AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION LABS
School of Education and Information Studies
CERISTL is a generative space for the exploration and incubation of ideas and innovations that lead to educational and social transformation — a place where collaborative research and creativity activity intersect across School of Education & Information Studies initiatives including 19 research centers, community schools, community-based archives and local collections, and public service.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS
Herb Alpert School of Music
Comprehensive cultural activities, public performances, and educational outreach are at the core of our community engagement programs.
(310) 825-8628
outreach@schoolofmusic.ucla.edu
COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN CARE
David Geffen School of Medicine
A five-year collaborative research project that aims to reduce the burden depression places on underserved communities.
(310) 794-2970
kgriffith@mednet.ucla.edu
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS OFFICE
Student Affairs
An umbrella department made up of student-initiated, student-run projects that work for freedom and equality in their own communities.
(310) 825-5969
support@cpo.ucla.edu
Community Solar Opportunities Map
Institute of the Environment and Sustainability
A web tool built to assist community-based organizations to access data to identify potential sites for community solar or resiliency centers within LA County.
(310) 825-3778
ccsc@ioes.ucla.edu
COMMUNITY YOUTH PROGRAMS
College of Letters and Science
Community Youth Programs-Youth Workforce Programs (CYP) has a number of youth workforce development programs, each of which have slightly different target groups and program designs. However, all of the programs share a common goal to increase the educational success of young people and introduce them to the world of work.
uclayouthsourcecenter@gmail.com
COMMUNITY-BASED CLINICAL EDUCATION (CBCE)
School of Dentistry
A six-week rotation, giving all fourth-year student dentists the opportunity to engage in community service while enhancing their clinical education.
(310) 206-2743
lnguyen@dentistry.ucla.edu
COMMUNITY-BASED DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN
School of Dentistry
The Pediatric Dentistry Section operates two clinics: The Wilson-Jennings-Bloomfield UCLA Venice Dental Center and the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic in Westwood.
(310) 825-8578
ninic@dentistry.ucla.edu
Community-Engaged Teaching
College of Letters and Science
In community-engaged courses at UCLA.
(310) 825-7867
sstaub@college.ucla.edu
Computer Science Equity Project
School of Education and Information Studies
A project consisting of several major research, practitioner, and policy initiatives focused on equity in K-12 computer science education.
(310) 825-4910
centerx@gseis.ucla.edu
Congestion and Accessibility: What’s the Relationship
Luskin School of Public Affairs
This research project focuses on how measures of transportation accessibility and congestion vary in metropolitan areas.
(424) 442-0046
btaylor@ucla.edu
CONGO BASIN INSTITUTE
Institute of the Environment and Sustainability
CBI serves as a global partnership among scientists, practitioners, and communities to develop solutions for humanity and nature
info@cbi.ucla.edu
COTSEN INSTITUTE OF ARCHAEOLOGY
College of Letters and Science
A premier research organization dedicated to the creation, dissemination, and conservation of archaeological knowledge and heritage.
outreach@ioa.ucla.edu
Credible Commitment and Congestion Pricing
Luskin School of Public Affairs
This project deconstructs the political obstacles to adopting and implementing congestion pricing.
(424) 442-0046
btaylor@ucla.edu
Critical Mission Studies at California’s Crossroads
Institute of American Cultures
A research project based at the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center (CSRC) that reconsiders California’s 21 Spanish-Indian missions.
CSRC Archival Projects
Institute of American Cultures
A project dedicated to the preservation of Latino history.
(310) 825-2363
csrcinfo@chicano.ucla.edu
Data Justice Scholars
College of Letters and Science
The Data Justice Scholars program fosters collaborative and community-engaged learning experiences for undergraduates. Students collaborate with community partners to consider the intersections between data-based research and social justice. Data skills are applied to strategically address community concerns and social inequities.
(310) 825-7867
DAVID J. EPSTEIN PROGRAM IN PUBLIC INTEREST LAW AND POLICY
School of Law
An innovative program educating and training the next generation of public interest leaders.
(310) 794-4061
publicinterestoffice@law.ucla.edu
Dental Education Outreach (DEO)
Student Affairs
An organization established to address dental issues before they become major problems.
(310) 825-2420
vazania@cpo.ucla.edu
DENTAL HEALTH FAIRS
School of Dentistry
Predoctoral students providing free oral health services and oral hygiene instruction at approximately 30 health fairs in the greater Los Angeles area.
(310) 825-6142
slee@dentistry.ucla.edu
DENTAL POST – BACCALAUREATE PREP PROGRAM
School of Dentistry
An academic-enrichment program for approximately 10 to 15 promising disadvantaged pre-dental students who have completed their bachelor’s degrees.
(310) 794-2180
ashearer@dentistry.ucla.edu
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES MLIS INTERNSHIPS
School of Education and Information Studies
A dynamic and progressive internship program operated out of the Department of Information Studies.
winn@gseis.ucla.edu
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH-UCLA PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
David Geffen School of Medicine
A partnership offering workforce development to LA County DMH programs serving those with mental illness and experiencing or at risk for homelessness.
(310) 794-3717
pmhp@mednet.ucla.edu
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC POLICY
Luskin School of Public Affairs
UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs department that produces timely scholarship on issues of local, national, and international import.
(310) 825-7667
stacey@luskin.ucla.edu
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE
Luskin School of Public Affairs
UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs department recognized as a national leader in gerontology, mental health, health policy, and child and family policy.
(310) 825-1429
brooks@spa.ucla.edu
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN PLANNING
Luskin School of Public Affairs
UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs department ranked among the nation's top planning programs with one of the largest clusters of policy specialists.
(310) 206-7150
robin@luskin.ucla.edu
DESIGN FOR SHARING
School of Arts and Architecture
Annual series of matinee demonstration performances allow students to discover diverse art forms in music, dance and theater with professional artists from across Los Angeles and around the world.
(310) 825-7681
dfs@cap.ucla.edu
Destination College Advising Corps
Enrollment Management
A national initiative that uses near-peer advisory to increase postsecondary enrollment of low-income, first-generation college, and underrepresented students.
(310) 794-4074
dcacatucla@eaop.ucla.edu
Domestic Violence and Child Welfare
School of Education and Information Studies
A year-long study on the connection between domestic violence and child welfare.
info@pritzkercenter.ucla.edu
Donation of Tissues and Organs (DoT Org)
Student Affairs
A campaign effort established by members of the Chicanos and Chicanas for Community Medicine organization.
(310) 794-2420
vazania@cpo.ucla.edu
Dribble for the Cure
Athletics
Participants dribble through UCLA’s campus alongside the UCLA basketball teams and coaches to help raise money and awareness for pediatric cancer research.
(310) 825-4586
smitchell@athletics.ucla.edu
DRUG OUTREACH, PROMOTING AWARENESS (DOPA)
David Geffen School of Medicine
DOPA is an outreach program for local high schools designed to convey the neurobiological basis, risks, and addictive potential of commonly abused drugs.
(310) 825-8922
raromer@ucla.edu
EARLY ACADEMIC OUTREACH PROGRAMS
Enrollment Management
One of the state’s most successful pre-collegiate student academic development programs.
(310) 794-4074
eaopinfo@eaop.ucla.edu
El Centro Legal CRS Race, Work and Economic Justice Clinic
School of Law
CRS has partnered with Legal Aid at Work and the Black Worker Center (BWC) to establish this once-a-month employment law clinic serving low-wage workers and members of the BWC. Student volunteers will act as student-counselors who will interview clients one-on-one, discuss the clients’ legal issues with a supervising attorney, and then provide the clients with their rights and legal options.