College of Engineering News

Nikki Schonenbach (PhD Chemical Engineering, 2017)

Oct 28, 2021

Alumna Plays Critical Role in Developing Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

Nikki Schonenbach work proved key to the vaccine's regulatory approval.

The wearable ION blood-alcohol-level detector.

Nov 11, 2020

UCSB Startup Milo Sensors Launches its Wearable Blood-Alcohol Monitor

The ION™ is the first product from the company that was launched at UCSB.

RIchard Auhll, 2020 Honorary Alumnus Award from the UCSB Alumni Association

Sep 17, 2020

Major CoE Donor Richard Auhll Receives UCSB Honorary Alumnus Award

The longtime supporter of the College of Engineering is an entrepreneur, aerospace engineer, and pioneer in science and engineering.

Milo Sensors team members at work in the lab.

Nov 29, 2018

Another Milestone for Alumni-run Startup, Milo Sensors

Winning the 2018 University of California Startup Showcase yields more funding for the tech startup, which makes innovative wearable technology.

Source: UCSB Current

Apeel's proprietary plant-based coating can cut food waste by extending the shelf life of produce,

Jun 21, 2018

Alum-led Startup that Preserves Produce Inks Deal with Walmart

At Apeel, James Rogers (Phd '12) makes a plant-based coating that extends the shelf life of produce.

Source: NBR

A time capsule to be opened on the 75th Anniversary of the CoE was unveiled at the 50th Anniversary celebration.

May 03, 2017

Alumni Reunite at 50th Anniversary Celebration

Alumni from five decades gathered for the 50th Anniversary celebration of UCSB Engineering. Here, several of those who attended share highlights from their lives then and now.

David Vandervoet's student photo taken in the 60s

Jan 12, 2017

First Class Engineering: David Vandervoet BSEE '67

David Vandervoet was part of the first class ever to go through UCSB College of Engineering from freshman to senior year. He shares some stories about the College in its early years.

Dec 13, 2016

An Edible Solution to Extend Produce Shelf Life

Apeel Sciences, a start-up created by UCSB Materials alumnuns James Rogers, has developed a method to extend the life of produce as much as five times, which could transform the produce industry.

Source: New York Times