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Beth Pruitt Receives National Award for Leadership in Bioengineering
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Named in memory of her colleague, the prestigious honor
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2025 Grad Slam Winners
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Four students compete in the annual ME Grad Slam competition.
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2025 Department of Mechanical Engineering Distinguished Alumnus Award
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The 2025 Department of Mechanical Engineering Distinguished Alumnus Award was presented to Venkat Rapaka.
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Supporting New Ideas in Innovation, Design, and Ethics
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Three junior faculty receive campus awards supporting projects that expand how innovation is measured, technologies are designed, and ethics are taught.
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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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