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Eckart Meiburg Receives NSF Award for Sediment Research
Monday, September 15, 2025
UCSB distinguished professor Eckart Meiburg has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) award to study these processes in collaboration with former UCSB mechanical engineering associate profess
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UCSB-designed Soft Robot Intubation Device Could Save Lives
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The innovative tool, designed specifically for non-expert users, improves airway access and raises survival odds in critical medical emergencies.
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The 2nd Annual NIH T32 Symposium at UCSB
Monday, August 11, 2025
Keynote speakers, faculty researchers, and scholars in bioengineering presented their cutting-edge research addressing real-world health issues.
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An Innovation Award for Tyler Susko’s Revolutionary Shoe
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The teaching professor steps into an award recognizing hi
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Convergence Magazine
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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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