Research Center Student Orientation

Orientation is for incoming and continuing students in master's and Ph.D. programs.  Come learn about opportunities for you to enhance your studies through support for your research! For more information on the Luskin Center for Innovation please see the attached fact sheet.

Closing the Environmental Justice Gap: A Workshop on Advancing Evaluation Methods

Program evaluation methods have improved the design and effectiveness of a wide range of public policies.  Yet despite the adoption of new types of EJ programs, there are relatively few applications of these evaluation methods to improve this first generation of EJ programs.  This event will bring together leaders from across the country to 1) […]

IoES/Luskin Lunch Seminar – Glen MacDonald, “Climate Warming and Southwest Aridity – Where we are going, where we have been and where we are now?”

The first IoES/Luskin Lunch Research Seminar of the year will take place on Monday, October 3 at 12:00 p.m. in the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability’s large conference room in La Kretz Hall, Suite 300.The speaker is Professor Glen MacDonald from the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability and the Departments of Geography & […]

IoES Oppenheim Lecture Series: Albert Carnesale on “America’s Climate Choices”–THIS EVENT IS FILLED TO CAPACITY

In 2008, Congress asked the National Academy of Sciences to establish a Committee to investigate and make recommendations on the steps needed and strategies required in response to global climate change. The National Academy report, America’s Climate Choices, was submitted to Congress in May 2011.Dr. Carnesale, who chaired this Committee, will identify and discuss key […]

“E-MOBILITY – THE FUTURE OF THE AUTOMOBILE”

Representatives from German and US institutes and manufacturers will showcase their latest developments and present concepts and solutions to overcoming hurdles that are holding back the adoption of EVs. Pressing topics such as the discussion of electric vehicle vs. hybrid vehicle, charging issues and impact on infrastructure, battery solutions, and the future of the automobile […]

Greening of California

California leads the way. Will America follow? Has California's regulatory structure helped or hindered its economy?Join us for a free panel discussion October 27th in Santa Monica. The panel features Luskin Center Scholar Matthew Kahn and Luskin Center Advisory Board Member Mary Nichols.You must RSVP to reserve a seat; RSVP to mitchell@lalcv.org.

IoES/Luskin Lunch Seminar – Yoram Cohen

November's IoES/Luskin Lunch Research Seminar will take place on Monday, November 7 at 12:00 p.m. in the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability’s large conference room in La Kretz Hall, Suite 300.The speaker is Professor Yoram Cohen from UCLA Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, and the Luskin Center for Innovation. 

10th Annual Mayoral Housing, Transportation and Jobs Summit

BUILDING LA’S WORKFORCEFeatured and Invited Speakers: The Honorable Antonio R. Villaraigosa, LA City Mayor; Zev Yaroslavsky, LA County Supervisor; The Honorable Wendy Greuel, LA City Controller; The Honorable Jan Perry; LA City Council President Pro Tempore; and The Honorable Herb Wesson, Jr., LA City Councilmember Emcee: The Honorable Henry Cisneros, Executive Chairman, CityView and Former […]

Oppenheim Lecture Series – Green Chemistry: Innovation for Environmental and Economic Prosperity

Historically, products and processes have been regulated with the goal of reducing toxicity to acceptable levels based on human health risks. Green Chemistry is a powerful tool in preventing toxicity before it occurs. This approach can lead to reduced hazard, improved performance, and economic growth simultaneously. Dr. Anastas will discuss scientific advances in the design […]