LMU Program Applies Engineering to Healthcare Systems
When a patient is admitted to a hospital, a wristband attaches them to the vast health care system. When that system works well, the patient gets the necessary care in an effective manner. But…
Before the Big Bang: Are There Detectable Vestiges of a Prior Universe?
“The idea of a “big bounce” has existed in some form or another for decades,” writes Jonas Mureika, theoretical physicist and physics chair at Loyola Marymount University and the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics,…
Marymount College Alumna Reflects on a Lifetime of Giving
Marilyn Heron ’66 attended Marymount College before the 1973 merger with Loyola University. She was one of the first students at the college to study mathematics, and she went on to forge a pioneering career in the aerospace industry – including participating in the launch of the Apollo spacecraft. As a former scholarship recipient, she knows the transformative possibilities of receiving financial backing, and her lifetime of giving to the university has amounted to over $1 million, recognizing her as a member of the LMU Centennial Society. “I’m very proud of the projects that I worked on over the course of my career,” said Heron. “If I can help, even just in a small way, it can allow students to stay motivated and continue their education.”
Advocating for Equity and Accessibility in Mathematics Education
Professor of Mathematics Robin Wilson’s career is founded on the belief that “math literacy can be the key to unlocking the unlimited potential of disenfranchised communities.” While he was introduced to and interested in…
Physical Chemist’s Research Has Implications for Eco-Friendly Forms of Energy
Jonathan Ryan Hunt’s journey to becoming a chemist was somewhat circuitous. Hunt entered Centre College, a small liberal arts school in Danville, Kentucky, as a chemistry major, but after his initial coursework he began…
Wildlife Officials Search for Coyote that Attacked Woodland Hills Girl
LMU Professor Eric Strauss, executive director of the Center for Urban Resilience, explained to KCAL-9 that interactions between coyotes and humans will become more likely as the animals move into urban areas because of…
Los Angeles County Psychological Association Recognizes Research on Student Resilience
Michael Liu is a shining example of Loyola Marymount University’s Ignatian ethos. In fact, he is the 2022 recipient of the prestigious Ignatian Award for excellence in service, leadership, and academic achievement. Liu, a…
