May 6, 2026
Better weather forecasts and climate models could come from new desert-dust research
Read the full article here. Atmospheric dust plays a dual role in Earth’s climate: it reflects some sunlight back into
March 13, 2026
Summer 2026 Courses Enrollment Now Open
Register now! AOS Summer Sessions course listings Course Session Day & Times Modality A&O SCI 1/1L A (6 weeks) Lectures:
December 3, 2025
New Undergraduate Meteorology Certification Is One of a Kind
The department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences’s new undergraduate certification program is designed for students interested in gaining hands-on experience
October 29, 2025
UCLA Scientists Unlock The Role Of Ocean Life In Carbon Sequestration
New research shows how fishing and warming oceans weaken one of Earth’s natural defenses against climate change. Researchers at UCLA
October 29, 2025
CDLS Fellow Making Waves In Space Weather Prediction, & STEM Community Building
CDLS Fellow Nique Stumbaugh is in the final year of her PhD program in the Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic
September 11, 2025
Physical Sciences New Student Welcome!
Wondering what your AOS journey at UCLA and beyond might look like? Join us at the Physical Sciences New Student
August 8, 2025
Why Is It So Challenging to Forecast Wildfire Smoke? Unraveling the Haze
Dr. Pablo Saide was featured in a news story, alongside with U of M Chemistry Professor Patrick Hayes and Meteorologist
July 17, 2025
6 Months After L.A. Wildfires, Recovery Ahead Of Schedule
Dr. Janine Baijnath-Rodino & Cameron Petrusevski were featured in a news story about the LA Fires and the research they
July 9, 2025
Duration Of Heat Waves Accelerating Faster Than Global Warming
The longest and rarest heat waves — which can last for weeks — show the greatest increase in frequency
May 2, 2025
Campaign To Support The Zodiac
Nothing beats hands-on experience for truly understanding science. Your support empowers the UCLA Marine Operations Program to continue helping UCLA students build the skills and community they need to tackle the next steps in their education and careers.