The 2nd Annual NIH T32 Symposium at UCSB Keynote speakers, faculty researchers, and scholars in bioengineering presented their cutting-edge research addressing real-world health issues. Read more about The 2nd Annual NIH T32 Symposium at UCSB
Driven by Data UC Santa Barbara’s Department of Bioengineering hosts symposium highlighting novel data-driven biology research. Read more about Driven by Data
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
Michelle O'Malley Appointed Interim Chair of Bioengineering While the search for a permanent chair continues, O'Malley will take over for founding chair Beth Pruitt. Read more about Michelle O'Malley Appointed Interim Chair of Bioengineering
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
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
Elizabeth Murphy Honored with 2025 Henkel Award for Outstanding Graduate Research The UCSB PhD student is honored for her exceptional work in developing a versatile strategy to accelerate the discovery of block copolymers. Read more about Elizabeth Murphy Honored with 2025 Henkel Award for Outstanding Graduate Research
Recognizing Research Potential Engineering graduate students awarded fellowships to further investigate cardiac disease, fibrosis, and tissue self-regeneration. Read more about Recognizing Research Potential
COE Students Awarded Prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships Fellows receive three years of financial support, totaling nearly $150,000, in the form of an annual stipend, tuition, and fees. Read more about COE Students Awarded Prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
UCSB Materials Ranks First Among Public Universities in U.S. News and World Report's 2025 Graduate Rankings Five graduate programs in the College of Engineering rank among top 15 at public universities, including two in the top nine of their fields. Read more about UCSB Materials Ranks First Among Public Universities in U.S. News and World Report's 2025 Graduate Rankings