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A photo from the awards ceremony of Jonathan Klamkin, third from left, receiving the 2026 Indium Phosphide and Related Materials Award

Jun 25, 2026
UCSB Faculty Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Compound Semiconductor Research

Jonathan Klamkin and Sriram Krishnamoorthy recognized for pioneering advances in compound semiconductor research and technology.

UCSB faculty members Marley Dewey and J. Tyler Mefford standing on a set of stairs

Jun 25, 2026
Two Engineering Faculty Receive Early Career Awards from the University of California

Marley Dewey and Tyler Mefford will each pursue research that supports environmental resilience.

A two-part illustration showing neutron-scattering signatures from a polymer at rest (left) and in a high-shear-rate flow (right).

Jun 23, 2026
Matthew Helgeson is Recognized for Taking Neutron Scattering to the Next Level

Innovations in his lab have advanced an important process for understanding soft materials.

Image of M. Scott Shell, Sam Lobo, and Joan-Emma Shea standing outside

Jun 22, 2026
Reading the Language of Proteins

New tools to study protein assembly may help in the search for neurodegenerative disease therapeutics. 

An image of submerged pink berries, which are consortia of bacteria commonly found on sediment. A dime is in the image to provide scale for the size of the pinkberries.

Jun 19, 2026
Bridging Discovery and Impact: Keck Foundation Investment Powers Breakthrough Research at UCSB

Partnership supports faculty and PhD students pursuing bold ideas at the frontiers of science

Jun 17, 2026
Innovative Bootcamp at UCSB Opens Doors to Semiconductor Careers

UCSB’s Cleanroom Bootcamp gives students, educators, and professionals hands-on training and industry-recognized credential for growing semiconductor workforce.

Image of Rocco Samuele, of Northrup Grumman, presenting to UCSB engineering students at an event at UCSB..

Jun 11, 2026
The CAP Advantage

Companies in the Corporate Affiliates Program (CAP) have had success hiring UCSB graduates.

Head shots of the 2026 Outstanding Faculty recipients, Phil Christopher, Yoga Isukapalli, Eric Vigoda, Geoff Tsai, and Clint Schow

Jun 08, 2026
Class of 2026 Recognizes Outstanding Faculty

Graduating seniors honor five faculty members for their inspiring teaching, mentorship, and impact in the classroom.

Head shots of the 2026 Outstanding Teaching Assistant recipients

Jun 04, 2026
Class of 2026 Honors Outstanding Teaching Assistants

Engineering graduate students are recognized for mentorship, leadership, and commitment to student success

Head shots of the five Outstanding Seniors from the Class of 2026, including Anuj Acharya, Michael Wu, Sammy Lesner, Mohamed Elfouly, and Henry Easton

Jun 03, 2026
Meet the Outstanding Seniors in The Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering’s Class of 2026

Academic excellence, leadership, community impact, and undergraduate research define this year’s nominees

Headshots of Matthew Tirrell Award recipient Sammy Lesner, and Hynes-Wood Award winners Nikhil Kapasi Nikhil Kapasi

Jun 03, 2026
Recognizing Excellence in Leadership, Service, and Research

Graduating students honored with prestigious Hynes-Wood and Tirrell awards, the most prestigious honors given by The Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering. 

A photo of the Embedded Ethics Lab taken inside a classroom

Jun 03, 2026
Creating A Platform to Shine

Computer science assistant teaching professor Maryam Majedi receives UCSB’s Chancellor’s Faculty Award for Undergraduate Research Mentoring

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