Courses (no prerequites) Fall 2015 ENGR83A-Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (5 units) In this class, the students were introduced to a wide variety of problems that biomedical engineers solve. It covered a variety of applications, such as, implantable devices, bioinstrumentation, and biomaterials. It provided a general understanding of the biomedical device industry in terms of its size and scope, current trends, and the wide range of products involved with emphasis on biomedical companies in California.
The Oscars Streaker At the 1974 Oscars, as David Niven was introducing Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Opel streaked past him flashing a peace sign. Niven did not miss a beat. He turned to the audience and quipped, âWell, ladies and gentlemen, that was almost bound to happenâ¦
In the mid-40s, the Oscars were held in Graumanâs Chinese Theater, which is adjacent to what is now the Hollywood & Highland mall. In 1949, the 21st awards were held in a theater owned by the Academy on Melrose Ave. It then moved to what was called the RKO Pantages Theater in Hollywood for 11 years. That was where the Oscars were held on March 19, 1953, the first year it became a television event as well.