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A photo of a graduate student working on equipment inside a UCSB laboratory with his advisor watching behind him.

The new METL program extends the college’s internationally recognized research excellence into a digitally native professional degree built for the modern engineering workforce. 

UCSB Engineering Launches University's First Fully Online Master's Degree

New Master of Engineering and Technology Leadership (METL) program expands access to UCSB’s world-class engineering education for working professionals worldwide

An 3D illustration depicting an ion trap of the kind co-PI Andrew Jayich wants to make, in which colors indicated independent electrodes to control trapped ions.

Co-PI Andrew Jayich will use the new technology to create ion traps like the one shown here, in which colors indicate independent electrodes to control trapped ions. Illustration by Brian Long.

Galan Moody, 4 Co-PIs Secure $1.15 Million for Advanced 3D Printing

The leading-edge technology makes on-chip micro-fabrication possible.

Image of McLean Echlin (left) and Tresa Pollock.

Big data movers: McLean Echlin (left) and Tresa Pollock.

The Trouble with Data

It's expanding exponentially. How to manage it? Tresa Pollock shares how a major grant has helped UCSB deal with the data tsunami.

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College of Engineering Events

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May 20, 2026 - 3:30pm | Corwin Pavilion

And then there were six. Out of a cohort of 21 teams who have spent all year bringing their business ideas to life, six teams have advanced to the 2026 New Venture...

Jun
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June 11, 2026 - 4:00pm | Commencement Green

The UC Santa Barbara Graduate Division will host commencement for the 2025-'26 academic year, honoring master's and doctoral candidates. For more information, click here...

Jun
12
June 12, 2026 - 9:00am | Commencement Green

The Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering will honor undergraduate students who have completed their bachelor's degrees during the 2025-'26 academic year. 

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