On June 2, 2023 UCLA celebrated the recipients of the Public Impact Research Awards at a reception.  These awards were created by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research & Creative Activities (ORCA) and the Centennial Celebration for UCLA during UCLA's 100th year anniversary to recognize faculty whose research or other creative work has benefitted the public. 

On June 1, 2022, the Office of Research & Creative Activities (ORCA) and the Centennial Celebration for UCLA hosted a reception on campus to honor faculty whose research or other creative work has had a beneficial public impact.