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Photo of William Wang at an even recognizing his award.

William Wang at an event in South Korea recognizing his award.

Apr 18, 2024
William Wang Receives Prestigious Early Career Award

The computer science professor is recognized for his work in scaling AI algorithms.

Source: UCSB Current
AAAS Fellows M. Scott Shell and Beth Pruitt

AAAS Fellows M. Scott Shell and Beth Pruitt

Apr 18, 2024
Two UCSB Engineers Elected AAAS Fellows

Fewer than 1 percent of members receive the prestigious honor from their peers each year.

Eight current UCSB PhD students with ties to the College of Engineering have received prestigious fellowships from the National Science Foundation.

2024 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship recipients (Clockwise from top left) Joyce Passananti, Tyler Pennebaker, Sophie Paul, Zsofia Szegletes, Vade Shah, Haarika Manda, Louisa Cornelis, Emily Gemmill 

Apr 12, 2024
COE Students Earn Prestigious NSF Fellowships

Fellows receive $159,000 in financial support over three years to conduct their impactful research.

Anika Jena, a chemical engineering undergraduate student, has received a prestigious Goldwater Scholarship. 

Apr 05, 2024
Solid Gold

Anika Jena, a second-year chemical engineering undergraduate student, receives the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship.

Bell Prize officials with (center left and center right) Kerem Çamsari and Navid Anium Aadit

Bell Prize officials (far left and far right) with (center left and center right) Kerem Çamsari and Navid Anjum Aadit.

Apr 01, 2024
P-Bits Earn Big at Nokia Bell Labs Comp

The novel "probabalistic" approach to computing proves its power.

Siddharth Dey, assistant professor of chemical engineering and bioengineering

Siddharth Dey, assistant professor of chemical engineering and bioengineering

Mar 14, 2024
The Light of Knowledge

UCSB engineering assistant professor receives prestigious NSF award for employing light to track the location and movement of cells during early embryonic development.

Materials professor Tresa Pollock received the 2024 William D. Nix Award from her TMS peers.

Tresa Pollock, UCSB materials professor

Mar 07, 2024
TMS Honors Tresa Pollock for Impact as a Researcher and Mentor

The materials professor received the 2024 William D. Nix Award from her peers. 

Shuji Nakamura, 2014 Nobel Prize recipient and inventor of Blue LED

A video that highlights Shuji Nakamura's discovery of Blue LED has gone viral and received nearly 15 million views online. 

Feb 27, 2024
Viral Video Shines Light on Shuji Nakamura's Discovery of Blue LED

The video highlights his journey to develop the bright-blue LED,  a technology that has revolutionized lighting around the world. 

Jason Marden, electrical and computer engineering professor

Electrical and computer engineering professor Jason Marden has been elevated to the status of IEEE Fellow.

Feb 27, 2024
Rising Status: ECE Professor Jason Marden Named IEEE Fellow

Fewer than 0.1% of IEEE members receive the prestigious honor each year

Welker Award winner Larry Coldren

Welker Award winner Larry Coldren

Feb 12, 2024
Larry Coldren Wins Major Materials Award

The Heinrich Welker Award recognizes Coldren's contributions to photonics-enabling materials science.

UCSB professor Irene Beyerlein, a newly elected member of the National Academy of Engineering

UCSB professor Irene Beyerlein, a newly elected member of the National Academy of Engineering

Feb 07, 2024
UCSB Professor Irene Beyerlein Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Beyerlein was cited by the NAE for “methodologies predicting the mechanics of complex engineering materials to improve their stability and strength.”

Professor John Bowers

Professor John Bowers

Dec 12, 2023
John Bowers Receives the 2024 Jun-ichi Nishizawa Prize

The IEEE award recognizes the UCSB professor for his contributions to optics and photonics

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