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Leading Tomorrow's Innovation: UCSB Launches the Online Master's in Engineering and Technology Management (METL)

Designed for working professionals, METL blends advanced engineering insight with leadership and management experience, empowering the next generation to translate breakthrough ideas into real-world impact.
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IMPACTING INNOVATION

UCSB has ranked among the world's top two public universities for scientific impact of research in engineering and physical sciences for the past 16 years, including No. 1 in 2026. (Leiden Rankings, 2011-2026)
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Innovating for Social Impact: The Materials Research Laboratory at UCSB

Fueled by a commitment to shared facilities, shared knowledge, and interdisciplinary research, the MRL serves as an innovation engine and is widely regarded as one of the premiere materials research facilities in the world.
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College of Engineering Named for Former Dean Robert Mehrabian

Mehrabian, who served as the fourth engineering dean at UCSB from 1983-1990, was responsible for major growth and advancement of the relatively young college during his tenure.
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Among World's Best in Interdisciplinary Research

In recognition of the scientific excellence delivered by cross-disciplinary collaborations, Times Higher Education ranked UCSB No. 12 in the world out of nearly 750 institutions.
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Innovating for Social Impact: Gallium Nitride Research at UCSB

Watch this video to understand the social impact generated by gallium nitride (GaN) research completed in UCSB’s Solid State Lighting and Energy Electronics Center (SSLEEC).
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A LOW-CARBON FUTURE STARTS AT IEE

UCSB's Institute for Energy Efficiency (IEE) is a world leader in developing energy-saving breakthroughs. Watch this video to learn more the past, current, and future research endeavors by our collaborative researchers.
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HIRING THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST

UCSB ranks second among public universities in the percentage of assistant professors in engineering and sciences who have received NSF Early CAREER awards between 2019-'25.
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UCSB Engineering Ranks Fourth Worldwide, First Among U.S. Public Universities for Research Impact

2026 Leiden rankings recognize UCSB’s scientific influence in physical sciences and engineering, marking 16 straight years the university has rated among the nation’s top two public universities.

Former dean Robert Mehrabian, standing outside with UCSB faculty and adminstrators, reacts after viewing the new monument that commemorates the naming of the college to The Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering.

A Transformative Legacy, a New Chapter for UCSB Engineering

UC Santa Barbara celebrates The Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering, honoring a former dean whose vision and philanthropy continue to shape its future.

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Red MicroLEDs Developed at UCSB Achieve Record Efficiency

The advance could enable more energy-efficient optical communications in data centers and support next-generation displays.

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Leading Tomorrow's Innovation: UCSB Launches the Online Master's in Engineering and Technology Management (METL)

Designed for working professionals, METL blends advanced engineering insight with leadership and management experience, empowering the next generation to translate breakthrough ideas into real-world impact.

IMPACTING INNOVATION

UCSB has ranked among the world's top two public universities for scientific impact of research in engineering and physical sciences for the past 16 years, including No. 1 in 2026. (Leiden Rankings, 2011-2026)

Innovating for Social Impact: The Materials Research Laboratory at UCSB

Fueled by a commitment to shared facilities, shared knowledge, and interdisciplinary research, the MRL serves as an innovation engine and is widely regarded as one of the premiere materials research facilities in the world.

College of Engineering Named for Former Dean Robert Mehrabian

Mehrabian, who served as the fourth engineering dean at UCSB from 1983-1990, was responsible for major growth and advancement of the relatively young college during his tenure.

Among World's Best in Interdisciplinary Research

In recognition of the scientific excellence delivered by cross-disciplinary collaborations, Times Higher Education ranked UCSB No. 12 in the world out of nearly 750 institutions.

Innovating for Social Impact: Gallium Nitride Research at UCSB

Watch this video to understand the social impact generated by gallium nitride (GaN) research completed in UCSB’s Solid State Lighting and Energy Electronics Center (SSLEEC).

A LOW-CARBON FUTURE STARTS AT IEE

UCSB's Institute for Energy Efficiency (IEE) is a world leader in developing energy-saving breakthroughs. Watch this video to learn more the past, current, and future research endeavors by our collaborative researchers.

HIRING THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST

UCSB ranks second among public universities in the percentage of assistant professors in engineering and sciences who have received NSF Early CAREER awards between 2019-'25.

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UCSB Engineering Ranks Fourth Worldwide, First Among U.S. Public Universities for Research Impact

A Transformative Legacy, a New Chapter for UCSB Engineering

Red MicroLEDs Developed at UCSB Achieve Record Efficiency

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Designed for working professionals, METL blends advanced engineering insight with leadership and management experience, empowering the next generation to translate breakthrough ideas into real-world impact.

UCSB has ranked among the world's top two public universities for scientific impact of research in engineering and physical sciences for the past 16 years, including No. 1 in 2026. (Leiden Rankings, 2011-2026)

Fueled by a commitment to shared facilities, shared knowledge, and interdisciplinary research, the MRL serves as an innovation engine and is widely regarded as one of the premiere materials research facilities in the world.

Mehrabian, who served as the fourth engineering dean at UCSB from 1983-1990, was responsible for major growth and advancement of the relatively young college during his tenure.

In recognition of the scientific excellence delivered by cross-disciplinary collaborations, Times Higher Education ranked UCSB No. 12 in the world out of nearly 750 institutions.

Watch this video to understand the social impact generated by gallium nitride (GaN) research completed in UCSB’s Solid State Lighting and Energy Electronics Center (SSLEEC).

UCSB's Institute for Energy Efficiency (IEE) is a world leader in developing energy-saving breakthroughs. Watch this video to learn more the past, current, and future research endeavors by our collaborative researchers.

UCSB ranks second among public universities in the percentage of assistant professors in engineering and sciences who have received NSF Early CAREER awards between 2019-'25.

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