Join leading researchers in nanotechnology and nanomaterials manufacturers at the UCLA California NanoSystems Institute for this exciting event on controlling environmental and workplace hazards. This one-day workshop, on Thursday, October 13, is sponsored by the California Department of Toxic Substance Control and UCLA. Leading scientists will discuss the latest strategies in protecting workers in the […]
The Los Angeles Sustainability Collaborative (www.lasustainability.org) is a new non-profit organization founded by Luskin Center Deputy Director Colleen Callahan and her colleagues. The LASC invites you to participate in their first fund raising event at La Cachette Bistro in Santa Monica. The event will introduce the LASC, and its board members and the work that […]
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Over the next 20 years, hundreds of millions of people will move to cities, demanding the economic opportunities and material comforts of urban life: air conditioning, personal computers, rich diets, cars, cell phones. In 1950, only 30 percent of the world’s population lived in urban areas; by 2030, that figure will rise to 60 percent. […]
Dr. Jared Diamond, UCLA professor, distinguished researcher and best selling author will present a talk at the monthly research seminar. Lunch will be provided. Registration is now closed.
The future of energy efficient vehicle industry is ripe with potentially disruptive breakthroughs which include radically new materials, components and forms. The total market for electric vehicles is about double that for cars and will remain so as the total market almost quintuples in the next ten years. Panelists include: • Jordan Ramer, Chief Executive […]
The second Energy 101 session is on Policy Issues in energy and will be presented by Ryan Matulka. Ryan is an alum of Anderson, Class of 2009 and is currently working with UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation as a Project Manager.
Are lenders ready to aggressively re-invest in housing?How can we reduce the energy costs and provide new revenue streams for affordable housing developers and low income tenants?How will an increase in public investment benefit LA’s transit and housing communities? Will new transit corridors connect workforce housing and job centers?Will California find a permanent source of funding […]
UCLA Anderson School professor Jason Snyder will present a talk discussing vehicle emissions at the monthly research seminar. Professor Snyder researches competitive strategies and socially responsible business. Most specifically, he seeks to understand the influence of competition on socially responsible behavior. The Faculty Research Seminar meets on the first Monday of every month to present […]
In this discussion the well known Controller for Los Angeles, Wendy Greuel, will tackle the tough choices facing our city as we confront serious environmental and sustainability challenges in the midst of severe economic constraints. The situation has already led to substantial reorganization of the City’s environment and sustainability efforts – and some controversy. Controller […]
