Brain Surgery by Autonomous Robot? It's Possible — and Could Save Lives

UCSB researchers are developing an autonomous robotic system that could navigate the brain’s blood vessels, remove dangerous clots, and make lifesaving stroke treatment more accessible.

How Electrons Find Their Way to Diamond's Quantum Defects

An international team of researchers reveals the pivotal role of tunneling in charging the diamond NV center.

Much More Than the Sum of Its Parts

Powerhouse team of UCSB professors wins NSF award to use AI to discover scientific laws for group interactions.

UCSB Mechanical Engineer Receives Moore Foundation Award

As a 2026 Experimental Physics Investigator, Bolin Liao will develop platform for imaging and controlling quantum interactions with 2D materials.

UCSB Researchers to Collaborate in Three of NSF's Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes

Electrical and computer engineering professor Daniel Blumenthal is part of $290 million renewal of quantum science program.

Applications Open for UCSB's New Online Master of Engineering & Technology Leadership Program

New professional degree combines advanced technical education with leadership and management training.

Preparing Bioengineers for What Comes Next

AIChE fellowship will support Michelle O’Malley’s efforts to broaden early-career researchers’ view of how discoveries move from the lab into the world.

AI in Action Returns

UCSB Library speaker series features computer science faculty member Arpit Gupta on Sept. 29.

A “Ball Pit” for Cells

UCSB’s Emilie Dressaire receives an NSF CAREER award to study transport in microgels that may help cancer research.

Beating the Heat of Re-Entry

UCSB engineering team receives inaugural award to design reusable systems for spacecraft returning to Earth.

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