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Inclusive Excellence in Life Sciences is an approach to education that promotes a positive research and learning environment in and outside of the classroom so that all undergraduate and graduate students and researchers at UCLA can thrive—regardless of race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, first-generation college student, immigration status, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Read more

UCLA admits the top students from the largest undergraduate applicant pool in the country and they will be the next leaders in the scientific workforce of all kinds. Our professors are a committed group of leading scientists and educators who are changing how we teach, how we mentor, and how we support students to ensure that every student has an equal opportunity to excel and graduate with an outstanding science education and the skills to define their own future.

The Mentor Professor Initiative

Featured03 UCLA Life Sciences is building a community of stellar scientists who are leaders in their fields, with a commitment to inclusive excellence.

The Dean’s Scholar Program

The Dean’s Scholar Program provides outstanding undergraduate students, from underserved and/or underrepresented groups in science, with the opportunity to participate in our lower division and upper division mentorship and summer research programs. These opportunities improve student retention, help qualified students get into top graduate programs, and enhance success for all careers in science.

UCLA hosts summer program for future biosciences leaders

$2.4 million grant will help UCLA to make undergrad STEM courses more interactive, more effective

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The Mentor Professor Initiative

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In memoriam: Jenessa Shapiro, 38, UCLA expert on stereotype threat, discrimination and prejudices

UCLA shares National Science Foundation grant to diversify STEM faculty nationally

5 Graduate Programs in Bioscience students awarded prestigious HHMI fellowships

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