Rachel Segalman Named UCSB's Vice Chancellor for Research The distinguished chemical engineer and materials scientist joined the UCSB faculty in 2014. Read more about Rachel Segalman Named UCSB's Vice Chancellor for Research
Two More UCSB PhD Students Receive Prestigious NSF Fellowships Fellows receive $159,000 in financial support over three years to pursue impactful research. Read more about Two More UCSB PhD Students Receive Prestigious NSF Fellowships
Jeff Sakamoto Named Fellow of the Electrochemical Society The UCSB professor is cited for leadership in the areas of electrochemistry and mechano-electrochemistry. Read more about Jeff Sakamoto Named Fellow of the Electrochemical Society
A UCSB Research Team Wins IEEE Best-Paper Award The breakthrough results could pave the way for higher-performing, lower-cost wireless systems. Read more about A UCSB Research Team Wins IEEE Best-Paper Award
Shellphish Submits ARTIPHISHELL to the Final Round of the DARPA AI Cyber Competition After two years and several rounds of competition, the hacking collective aims for the $4 million first prize. Read more about Shellphish Submits ARTIPHISHELL to the Final Round of the DARPA AI Cyber Competition
Honored for Extraordinary Service The university recognizes a pair of engineering students for their outstanding service to campus. Read more about Honored for Extraordinary Service
UCSB Team Wins 2025 Journal of Rheology Publication Award Award-winning study reveals how flow-induced “demixing” alters polymer behavior. Read more about UCSB Team Wins 2025 Journal of Rheology Publication Award
College of Engineering Named for Former Dean Robert Mehrabian During his tenure, from 1983-1990, the fourth engineering dean at UCSB was responsible for major growth and advancement of the relatively young college. Read more about College of Engineering Named for Former Dean Robert Mehrabian
Class of 2025 Selects Teaching Assistants of the Year The award honors one teaching assistant from each undergraduate degree program. Read more about Class of 2025 Selects Teaching Assistants of the Year
Pioneering UCSB Laser Expert John Bowers Is Set to Retire Materials professor Steven DenBaars succeeds him as director of the Institute for Energy Efficiency. Read more about Pioneering UCSB Laser Expert John Bowers Is Set to Retire