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College of Engineering News

An outdoor group photo of UCSB engineering students and their mentors after the team won the 2026 Raytheon AVC

Oct 08, 2026
Engineering for the Real World

UCSB students have won Raytheon’s West Coast Autonomous Vehicle Competition three years running, gaining industry experience, mentorship, and career skills along the way.

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. 

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

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. 

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

Headshot of Anika Jena, recipient of the 2026 Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research

Jun 03, 2026
Anika Jena Receives Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research

The chemical engineering senior was honored for her significant contributions as an undergraduate researcher.

A picture of graduation caps in the air as part of the celebration after commencement.

Jun 02, 2026
UCSB Engineering Celebrates a Record-Breaking Graduating Class

A Google executive and UCSB alumnus will deliver the keynote commencement address to the class of 2026.

Head shots of Tau Beta Pi Fellows Anika Jena (pictured on left in red) and Lily Chen (pictured on right in front of the Bent, the official symbol and monument of Tau Beta Pi)

Jun 02, 2026
Two Engineering Students Earn Prestigious Tau Beta Pi Graduate Fellowships

Anika Jena and Lily Chen are recognized among the nation’s top engineering students.

The CoListable team at the New Venture Fair on April 23rd, 2026. Pictured from Left to Right: Olivia Aquilina, Bodhi Etz, Daniel Barrington, Andy Quach, Emily Ashikari, Justin Hill-Kocak

May 13, 2026
Six Teams Step Closer to Launch at UCSB’s New Venture Fair

Student entrepreneurs showcase startups spanning AI, sustainability, creative technology, and enterprise software.

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