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Students at Playa House meet weekly to talk about their startups, which have included drones for wildfire detection and forestry management, protein mutation AI models and recruitment software. (Photo: Leon Khoshnevis)
Assistant professor of bioengineering Marley Dewey will investigate parallels between bone and coral, and bring together science and art through exhibits and educational outreach. (Photo: Lilli Walker)
A major NSF award fuels Marley Dewey’s work to engineer better coral reef repair and to share this work with the community.
Chemical engineering and bioengineering professor Michelle O'Malley was recognized for her pioneering microbial research.
The UC Santa Barbara professor was recognized for pioneering microbial research and sustained leadership within the scientific community
BioPACIFIC MIP lab assistant Marissa Beyer loads an automated robotic liquid handler inside the laboratory. The COAST PCL will be built around the BioPACIFIC MIP infrastructure at OASIS.
Supported by $20 million from the National Science Foundation, COAST PCL will combine robotics, AI, and advanced instruments so that researchers can conduct experiments from anywhere.
Andrew White, a trainee in UCSB's NIH-funded T32 program, examines samples in a laboratory.
An NIH renewal expands interdisciplinary training and mentorship in UC Santa Barbara’s growing Department of Bioengineering.
A close-up view of anaerobic gut fungi under the microscope. Armed with powerful plant-degrading enzymes and a dense network of hyphae, these specialized microbes break down tough lignocellulosic plant matter in the absence of oxygen.
Projects led by chemical engineering professor Michelle O’Malley and chemistry professor Justin Wilson will use AI to speed scientific discovery.
A conceptual rendering of the wearable technology, including the event camera (pictured on the left) and the physical hardware.
The Zaleski Discovery Award will support Marius Schneider’s effort to develop faster, more energy-efficient wearable safety technology for blind and low-vision travelers.
Formula SAE Electric Car built by members of Gaucho Racing.
After years of setbacks, UC Santa Barbara’s Formula SAE team earns the best finish in club history.