A person films a field of people playing soccer.

Did you see that story on the news last night?

By: Doug Barrera, Ph.D., Assistant Director, UCLA Center for…
HCI 2013-2014 Progress Report Feature Image

Semel HCI Progress Report 2013-2014

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“What is an artists’ book, exactly?”

By: Robert Gore,  Visual Arts Librarian and curator of the artists’…
A lit-up empty theater filled with brilliant red seats and gold accents.

‘Cinemeducation’ – Mental Illness and the Movies

By: David Taylor, MD Would you agree that movies reflect society’s…
Myth about the "functions" of the left and right brain.

Turn Your Assumptions Around about Left Brain & Right Brain

About the Author: Scott Barry Kaufman is a cognitive psychologist…
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How do physicians get through the tough times?

By: Karen Miotto, Professor of Psychiatry in the Semel Institute…
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Enlightened?—How can we all achieve well-roundedness and find contentment?

By Maxwell James In the last three years I’ve spent at UCLA,…
Onions, herbs and mushrooms are laid out on a countertop.

Using Your iPhone to Improve Your Eating Habits and Live Healthier

Life at UCLA can be demanding- between classes, friends, homework,…
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WANTING

Do you want to win the lottery? Chances are, you answered Yes.…
An individual stretches before her run.

Use of Mindful Exercise to Promote Wellbeing

There is currently extensive use of complementary and alternative…