General Department
Provides general department support for students, faculty, and research and teaching program areas; including student awards, instructional enhancement, and equipment upgrades; as well as support for alumni and outreach initiatives such as colloquia, public seminars/lectures, and community outreach events.
Special Programs
Provides support for the acquisition, display, and curation of the UCLA Meteorite Collection.
Supports teaching and research in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI).