Faculty
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Growing Our Own – From research opportunities to the professoriate
Solidifying its commitment to increasing the diversity of its faculty, both underrepresented minorities and female faculty, last year, the University of California launched the Growing Our Own initiative.
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Batalha testifies at Congressional hearing on the initial scientific findings of the JWST
The James Webb Space Telescope is the largest and most powerful telescope humans have sent to space and, Batalha asserts, it is ushering in a new era of exoplanet science.
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Kresge College renewal to nearly triple amount of student housing
With a mix of new construction and renovation, UC Santa Cruz is building more housing, constructing new classroom space, and ultimately strengthening the student experience.
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UCSC’s 2022 iGEM team brings home gold medal, earns nomination for best therapeutics project
This year’s UCSC iGEM team engineered a yeast-based Type 2 diabetes therapeutic.
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Science & Engineering Library renovation honors leaders, aims to build community among students in STEM
With newly remodeled floors named in dedication to two trailblazing women in STEM and a new makerspace, the Science & Engineering Library is positioned to build and support community among STEM students at UC Santa Cruz.
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Fall and winter break return testing and flu vaccine reminder
With fall and winter breaks quickly approaching, we would like to share some important information about COVID testing and a reminder regarding the flu vaccine requirement.
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Remote-controlled microscopes bring complex biology education to students worldwide
As detailed in new research, UC Santa Cruz researchers have developed a method for using remote-controlled, internet-connected microscopes to enable students anywhere in the world to participate in designing and carrying out biology experiments.
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UC Santa Cruz earns Agricultural Experiment Station designation
The designation marks more than 50 years of industry-leading research in organic agriculture and sustainable farming practices at the campus and opens doors to expand community impact.
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UCOP negotiation update
To keep you informed on the UC systemwide labor negotiations with the four United Auto Workers (UAW) bargaining units, I want to share this update from Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael T. Brown.
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List of most highly cited researchers features 19 UCSC scientists and engineers
A new list of the world’s most highly cited researchers includes 19 scientists and engineers at UC Santa Cruz.
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UCSC marine sciences professor to lead new Center for Coastal Climate Resilience
Longtime UC Santa Cruz marine sciences professor Michael W. Beck is adding a new role to his resume: director of the campus’ recently announced Center for Coastal Climate Resilience.
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Engineer deploys research on ‘mud batteries’ for powering sustainable agriculture
UC Santa Cruz Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Colleen Josephson published new research on the current state and future potential of microbial fuel cells for powering sustainable agriculture systems.