Latest Past Events

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 […]

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 […]

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.