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Mechanical engineering, marine biology, and astrophysics are represented by the new AAAS members from UCSB.
Source: The Current
The Academic Senate Distinguished Teaching Award acknowledges extraordinary achievement of Senate and non-Senate faculty in their contributions to the research and teaching mission of the University.
Charlott Vallon, currently a postdoctoral researcher and lecturer in the Mechanical Engineering Department at UC Berkeley, will be joining The Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering’s Mechanical Engineering Department as an assistant teaching professor in November 2025. She earned her bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley, completed her MS at ETH Zürich, and then returned to UC Berkeley to complete her PhD. Vallon’s postdoctoral research focused on restructuring the hierarchy of learning controls for fleets of autonomous agents, such as electric buses or lunar rovers. Celeste Natera spoke with her earlier this month.
Bassam Bamieh seeks to model the dynamics of small disruptions that can trigger big failures in complex systems.
Tyler Susko’s shoe to address foot drop receives recognition alongside major companies.
Radiographic image of breast cancer tumor cells in the mammary ducts.
Researchers created an algae-based gel for studying mammary epithelial cells, which form milk-producing ducts and glands in healthy breast tissue and can transform into cancer cells.
Fellows receive three years of financial support, totaling nearly $150,000, in the form of an annual stipend, tuition, and fees.
The class of 2025 set four College of Engineering records related to the number of bachelor’s degrees earned.
The innovative tool, designed specifically for non-expert users, improves airway access and raises survival odds in critical medical emergencies.
The university recognizes a pair of engineering students for their outstanding service to campus.