Past Center Students
BRITE Center Alumni
“In 2005, I joined the Center under Dr. Mays. Thanks to Dr. Mays’s research, I was inspired to raise new questions about ethnic minority stress and resilience in cross-cultural psychiatry. The center’s exciting intellectual energy and Dr. Mays’s positive example encouraged me by proving that women, too, can successfully enjoy science careers while creating social change.” Continue reading…
“In addition to conducting data analysis [at the BRITE Center]…I helped prepare research results for dissemination at community group meetings. This experience gave me insight into the importance of community outreach and involvement in the research process and in translating empirical findings to advocacy work.” Continue reading…
“The BRITE Center funded a summer research program at UCLA when I was a third year undergraduate at Loyola Marymount University. After receiving mentorship from Dr. Anna Lau and one of her graduate students, and attending the workshops organized by the center, I knew I wanted to go to graduate school to study the development of ethnic minority children.” Continue reading…
Nurit is UCLA’s first sustainability coordinator, and is working to foster partnerships among academic, research and operational departments and further the goals and initiatives of the campus sustainability program. Nurit is also an instructor for UCLA Extension’s Global Sustainability Certificate Program, and serves on the executive committee of the Luskin Center for Innovation and on the board of Continue reading…
“Drs. Cochran and Mays provided me with invaluable mentoring and guidance during and after my volunteer work at the UCLA BRITE Center…’Thank you’ is hardly substantial enough to express my gratitude.” Continue reading…
“I feel privileged to have worked with Dr. Mays as one of her undergraduate teaching assistants at UCLA for abnormal psychology in spring 2006, spring 2007, and spring 2008, learning more about the art of effective teaching. In summer 2007, I worked with Dr. Mays on a project on American Indian Mental Health as well, gaining more experience and insight in the realm of psychological research. Working with Dr. Mays has given me special skills I continue to use and build on today.” Continue reading…
Psychology
The BRITE center has expanded my knowledge of the different health disparities in certain minority populations. I am now more aware and ready to make a difference in these communities. Continue reading…
