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Three Mechanical Engineering Professors Receive Newly Established Endowed Chairs
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Three Mechanical Engineering Professors Receive Newly Established Endowed Chairs Henry Yang, Francesco Bullo, and Igor Mezić become the inaugural Mosher Chairs in Mechanical Engineering.
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NSF Fellowships Underscore Strength of Research in UCSB Mechanical Engineering Department
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Four first-year graduate students with ties to the department receive one of the nation’s most prestigious fellowships.
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UCSB Engineering Launches University's First Fully Online Master's Degree
Friday, May 1, 2026
New Master of Engineering and Technology Leadership (METL) program expands access to UCSB’s world-class engineering education for working professionals worldwide.
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Christison's Paper Selected to Receive 2026 Hetényi Award
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Congratulations to Andrew, whose paper, "Plasticity Bridges Microscale Martensitic Shear Bands in Superelastic Nitinol,” has been selected to receive the 2026 Hetényi Award from the Society of Experimental Mechanics
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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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