“By removing boundaries to world-class engineering education and research, we ensure that there are no limits to who can contribute to a world elevated by bold and socially responsible innovation.”
—Alexander L. Wolf, Dean of the Baskin School of Engineering
We lead with an equity-centered mindset in how we teach, research, and support our Baskin Engineering community. Our dedication to engineering for the public good is inseparable from our commitment to breaking down barriers to entry for future engineers.
You are welcome here.
Committed to mentorship
A grant will expand an open source software mentorship program, enabling students to gain coding experience.
Fostering inclusion through leadership
As Baskin Engineering’s inaugural Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Marcella Gomez seeks to promote a community of support for a school that will reflect the demographics of California.
Finding community
First-generation computer science student Renata Lopez contributed to UCSC’s community as a program coordinator with the Chicanx and Latinx Resource Center.
Expanding access to STEM
UCSC hosted graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, and staff from Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU) member institutions for a conference supporting the success of people in STEM.
UCSC leads Western regional hub of Engineering Plus Alliance
Baskin Engineering will guide a network of community colleges and universities to share resources, experiences and best practices, serving students, faculty and staff working in engineering and IT.
Diverse Voices
The Diverse Voices professional speaker series brings inspiring industry professionals to the UC Santa Cruz campus to engage with Baskin Engineering students.
Baskin Engineering Sponsored Programs
Baskin Engineering Excellence Scholars (BEES)
The BEES program prepares students for the academic rigors of university by giving them the tools and resources necessary to achieve academic excellence, not only in their first year, but into their remaining undergraduate career.
Genomics Institute Diversity Programs
The UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute strives to involve people from all backgrounds in our genomics-related research and scholarship. Programs are designed to encourage and assist students in the genomics field with financial aid, support, and campus resources.
Girls in Engineering brings middle school students to the UCSC campus for a week-long camp designed to encourage youth to explore the STEM fields and to get excited about engineering.
Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Engineering Program
The MESA Engineering Program provides academic and personal support to encourage the academic success of engineering students, many of whom are the first in their family to attend college or are from under-resourced communities.
Next Generation Scholars in Applied Mathematics program (SAM)
The SAM program is designed to help low-income students successfully complete the Scientific Computer and Applied Mathematics masters program, and launch them in their desired career.
Campus Sponsored Programs
Academic Excellence Program (ACE)
For over thirty years, the ACE program has been expanding access to STEM at UC Santa Cruz. The program engages students in active learning, peer mentoring, skill-building, and community development.
The Disability Resource Center strives to support retention and graduation of students with disabilities, promote a non-discriminatory campus environment, and encourage student development and independence.
Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP)
The Educational Opportunity Programs provides a variety of academic and personal support programs designed to improve the retention and academic success of first-generation college students from low-income and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.
Learning Support Services (LSS)
LSS provides UCSC undergraduate students inclusive learning sessions facilitated by advanced peers to build a strong foundation for success and engage with a community of learners.
Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)
The UC Santa Cruz MESA College Prep Program sparks early STEM interest by connecting classroom concepts to real-world practice, inspiring middle and high school students toward higher education and STEM careers.
STEM Diversity Research Programs
The STEM Diversity Research Programs prepare students to pursue and attain higher degrees in STEM. Students gain research experience and opportunities for professional development while obtaining holistic support and mentoring.
Baskin Engineering is open to all students consistent with state and federal law, the UC Nondiscrimination Statement and the Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Student-Related Matters.
