Precision in Motion
Since its founding in 1964, the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UC Santa Barbara has provided outstanding educational and research opportunities enhanced by UCSB's collaborative interdisciplinary approach.
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Brain Surgery by Autonomous Robot? It's Possible — and Could Save Lives
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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.
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A “Ball Pit” for Cells
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
UCSB’s Emilie Dressaire receives an NSF CAREER award to study transport in microgels that may help cancer research.
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Beating the Heat of Re-Entry
Monday, September 14, 2026
UCSB engineering team receives inaugural award to design reusable systems for spacecraft returning to Earth.
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Emilie Dressaire selected for 2026 NSF CAREER Award
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Emilie Dressaire: Creating cell culture environments for better biotech and medicine.
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Convergence Magazine
The magazine of engineering and the sciences at UCSB
The latest issue of Convergence magazine is out! Read how CoE faculty and staff have responded during the COVID-19 pandemic, major awards received by CoE faculty, and a range of innovative research that demonstrates the college’s commitment to creating a better world
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