The Schwartz Group cycling fanatics show off their machines on the steps of Young Hall (Oct. 2010). From left to right: Guang Zhang, Argyris Kahros; Ben Schwartz; Bertrand Tremolet de Villers; Alex Ayzner; Stephanie Doan; Jordan Aguirre and Ben Elliott.
The Schwartz Group Cycling Fanatics circle in for the kill (Oct. 2010). Clockwise from top: Guang Zhang, Ben Schwartz, Steph Doan, Alex Ayzner, Jordan Aguirre, Bertrand Tremolet de Villers, Ben Elliott and Argyris Kahros.
Postdoc Art Bragg receives the 2010 Outstanding Postdoctoral Research Award from
UCLA Chancellor Gene Block as Vice-Provost Claudi Mitchell-Kernan looks on.
Newly-hooded Ph.D.’s Ian Craig and Will Glover (along with advisor Ben Schwartz) at the June 2009 UCLA Department of Chemistry graduation ceremony
Erik experiences his first lobster (and vice-versa) at the Gordon Research Conference on Radiation Chemistry in Waterville, ME (June 2002)
Ignacio gives his “acceptance” speech on winning the UCLA Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Postdoctoral Research with Vice-Chancellor Claudia Mitchell-Kernan looking on (March 2002).
Quyen receives the “Outstanding Physical Chemistry Dissertation” Award at the UCLA Chemistry Department Commencement Ceremony (June 2001).
Ian, Quyen, and Erik enjoy the wonderful scenery at the Asilomar conference site in Pebble Beach, CA during a break at the 48th Western Spectroscopy Conference (Feb. 2001)
The Schwartz group is so safe, even theorists like Jay wear laser goggles!
The Schwartz and Tolbert groups on their annual group hike; photo taken in September, 2000 at Sturveyant Falls in the San Gabriel Mountains above Pasadena.