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UCSB Researchers Develop Novel Membrane Gel to Study Mammary Cells
Friday, September 26, 2025
A seaweed-derived gel that helps scientists understand
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Assistant Professor Ousmane Kodio Teaching Summer School at DELGEME Plus
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Professor Kodio spent his summer teaching at the DELGEME Plus summer school
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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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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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