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Illustration showing carbon dioxide and methane molecules moving past a catalyst particle above a graph of reaction rates over time. Colored lines represent differing experimental results, which feed into a network symbolizing a machine-learning model.

Aug 03, 2026
Round-Robin Catalysis

Collaboration involving four laboratories from across the country establishes protocol that recognizes the variability of results involving machine learning models.

A group of students sits around a table and works on their laptops in a communal space at Playa House.

Jul 30, 2026
Student-Run Founder House Sparks Success

Playa House’s residents build startups and community. 

Headshot of Marley Dewey, UCSB assistant professor of bioengineering

Jul 28, 2026
The Art and Science of Restoring a Reef

A major NSF award fuels Marley Dewey’s work to engineer better coral reef repair and to share this work with the community.

Head shot of UCSB chemical engineering and bioengineering professor Michelle O'Malley

Jul 27, 2026
Michelle O'Malley Named Fellow of the American Chemical Society

The UC Santa Barbara professor was recognized for pioneering microbial research and sustained leadership within the scientific community

BioPACIFIC MIP lab assistant Marissa Beyer loads an automated robotic liquid handler inside the facility at OASIS.

Jul 23, 2026
UCSB to Lead National Cloud Laboratory for Advanced Materials

Supported by $20 million from the National Science Foundation, COAST PCL will combine robotics, AI, and advanced instruments so that researchers can conduct experiments from anywhere.

T32 trainee Andrew White examines a sample in a laboratory.

Jul 22, 2026
More Than a Fellowship

An NIH renewal expands interdisciplinary training and mentorship in UC Santa Barbara’s growing Department of Bioengineering.

A close-up view of Anaerobic Gut Fungi under the microscope.

Jul 21, 2026
Two UCSB-Led Projects Selected for DOE's Genesis Mission

Projects led by chemical engineering professor Michelle O’Malley and chemistry professor Justin Wilson will use AI to speed scientific discovery.

A rendering of The event camera that will be used in the project depicted next to the physical hardware that will be used in the device.

Jul 21, 2026
A Smarter Way to See Danger

The Zaleski Discovery Award will support Marius Schneider’s effort to develop faster, more energy-efficient wearable safety technology for blind and low-vision travelers.

Formula SAE Electric car runs on the road at night

Jul 21, 2026
Gaucho Racing Accelerates to a Breakthrough Finish

After years of setbacks, UC Santa Barbara’s Formula SAE team earns the best finish in club history.

Yonatan chemla headshot

Jul 15, 2026
Q&A with Incoming Assistant Professor of Bioengineering Yonatan Chemla

He brings expertise in integrating mRNA biology, genetic engineering, machine learning, and hyperspectral imaging in service of human and environmental health.

An image of Shuji Nakamura, who earned the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2014 for his breakthrough invention with blue LEDs.

Jul 06, 2026
CNN Profiles Nobel Laureate Shuji Nakamura and His Quest to Power the World

The distinguished professor of electrical and computer engineering and materials at UCSB literally lit up the world — and now wants to power it. 

Source: CNN
A photo of Shuji Nakamura taken at Oxford with two other recipients of honorary degrees

Jun 26, 2026
Oxford Honors UCSB Nobel Laureate Shuji Nakamura

The University of Oxford awarded Nakamura an honorary degree during its annual Encaenia ceremony, recognizing the global impact of his discoveries in light, energy, and engineering.

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