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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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2026 Grad Slam Winners
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
2026 ME Grad Slam winners.
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2026 Department of Mechanical Engineering Distinguished Alumna Award
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Janel Birk, a medical device R&D, product development, and project management consultant at 3D3 LLC, receives the 2026 ME Distinguished Alumna Award.
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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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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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