International Excellence

For the fifth year in a row, UCSB ranked first in scientific impact in engineering and physical sciences among public universities.

Google, Working with UCSB Researchers, Claims Quantum Supremacy

UC Santa Barbara/Google researchers demonstrate the power of 53 entangled qubits.

Leading the Charge for Responsible Machine Learning

During a summit at UCSB, AI researchers stressed the importance of creating an ethical and responsible foundation for machine learning.

Band on the Run

Mechanical engineer Elliot Hawkes devises a simple running hack to increase fun and efficiency.

Making AI More Energy Efficient

Leaders at the Institute for Energy Efficiency awarded seed funding to two projects that aim to improve the efficiency of AI and machine learning.

A $25 Million Quantum Leap

UCSB is named the site of the nation’s first Quantum Foundry, an NSF-funded center for developing materials to enable quantum technologies.

Building a Photo-Battery to Boost the Grid

Assistant professors secure funds to design a new photoactive redox flow battery to solve energy storage shortage.

Collaborating to Protect Citrus Industry

An interdisciplinary project, intended to protect the citrus industry from a bacterial disease, is one of four projects to receive seed funding from Institute for Energy Efficiency (IEE).

Illuminating the Dark Matter

Chemical engineering professor receives National Institutes of Health award to fund research on reporter proteins.

Michelle O'Malley Receives Major DoE Grant for Biofuels Research

The ChemE professor receives a $2.5-million grant to advance biofuels derived from plant waste products.

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