Center for Developing Leadership in Science

PAST EVENTS

Flyer for UCLA’s Día de los Muertos event. Text reads: ‘11.1.25, 11AM–1PM, UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden. Día de los Muertos. Mourning and Remembering Through Ecological Change. Altars, speakers, performances, pastries, drinks.’ Design shows a monarch butterfly, tree-ring pattern behind the text, and vibrant Día de los Muertos imagery: a skeleton figure in an ornate black dress with floral headpiece, surrounded by colorful marigolds, pink and red blossoms, sugar skulls, butterflies, and cactus.

Special Event

Día de los Muertos

Mourning & Remembering through Ecological Change. Altars, live music, guest speakers & traditional food in a community celebration of memory & ecology

Mourning & Remembering through Ecological Change.

Jason Williams (left), Jade Knighton, and Tyrus Korecki. Members of the Vet in STEM group, standing next to the US flag, in front of a wall with US military insignia displayed.

Lecture Series

Life After VRC-CDLS VSTEM

Alumni Presentations and Panel Discussion (Week 5)

A panel featuring VRC-CDLS VSTEM alumni who have successfully transitioned into STEM careers or advanced academic programs. Alumni will share their experiences in the VRC-CDLS VSTEM program and offer advice…

Latte in a white mug with cat foam art

CDLS Community Coffee Hour – October

Hosted by CDLS staff Alex and Susana

Please bring yourselves, a buddy, and a reusable cup for warm beverages. All are welcome to attend, but we kindly request that you please RSVP for location details. October 23…

Jason Williams (left), Jade Knighton, and Tyrus Korecki. Members of the Vet in STEM group, standing next to the US flag, in front of a wall with US military insignia displayed.

Lecture Series

VSTEM Meet & Greet 

+ Structure and Timetable (Week 3)

This kickoff event will welcome new and returning participants to the VRC-CDLS VSTEM program. It will provide an overview of the program’s objectives, structure and timetable, and CDLS. Also offer…

Latte in a white mug with cat foam art

CDLS Community Coffee Hour

Hosted by CDLS staff Alex and Susana

Please bring yourselves, a buddy, and a reusable cup for warm beverages. All are welcome to attend, but we kindly request that you please RSVP for location details. October 9…