UCLA College Magazine 2023

Ada Lovelace wearing a Victorian-era outfit against a grey textured background.

Q&A Spotlight: Jessica Cook

How this UCLA doctoral candidate in English used big data tools…
Two elephants walk down a dirt path where green native desert plants abound to the left and right; trees and mountains in the distance give way to a blue partially-cloudy sky. On the upper-right hand side, a yellow-gold stamp with the words "Cape Town - South Africa," and a building in the center.

Thinking Globally

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Annabelle Werner in a green blazer, hands clasped before her, with a green plants and stones in the background.© Stephanie Yantz

With an International Focus, She Fights for Human Rights

Laurie Tan in a blue jean button-up shirt with sleeves rolled up, sitting on grass and smiling as she plays with a pink, gooey substance, green plants in the background© Stephanie Yantz

She Loves Science … and Elephant Toothpaste

Jordyn Moscoso (left) smiling in a black leather jacket and orange floral shirt, hands clasped before her; Jon Aurnou (right) smiling in a blue checkered short-sleeve collar shirt, arms crossed; concrete steps and green plants in the background.© Stephanie Yantz

Their Innovative Program Awakens the Scientist Within Us All

Tiffany Brannon (left) smiles in a black-and-white checkered dress and tan, sleeveless overcoat, hands clasped before her; Riley Marshall (right) smiles in a black floral dress, left hand on her waist; green foliage, pink flowers and the arches of Royce Hall stand behind them.© Stephanie Yantz

This Mentor and Mentee Are Making a Difference Using Science