New faculty join Baskin Engineering with expertise in AI, security, and computational biology
The Baskin School of Engineering welcomes three new faculty members for the 2025-26 academic year.
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Baskin Engineering Professor Rebecca DuBois receives 2024-25 Sung-Mo Steve Kang DEI Award
The Baskin School of Engineering recognized Professor of Biomolecular Engineering Rebecca DuBois as the 2024-25 recipient of the Sung-Mo Steve Kang DEI Award. This annual award recognizes a faculty member who is making meaningful strides toward more inclusive teaching and education at Baskin Engineering.
New faculty join Baskin Engineering with expertise in AI, sustainability, health engineering, and more
The Baskin School of Engineering welcomes a cohort of 12 new faculty members to the 2024-25 academic year.
Baskin Engineering welcomes a cohort of 10 new faculty
Ten new faculty members have recently joined the Baskin School of Engineering, strengthening the school’s commitment to teaching excellence, high-impact research, and technological innovation.
Biomolecular engineering professor highlights precision health for all through RNA
During the May 17 Kraw Lecture, UC Santa Cruz Assistant Professor Daniel Kim presented his lab’s research in developing RNA liquid biopsy technology capable of detecting cancer in its earliest stages.
Distinguished Baskin Engineering professor to deliver the 56th annual faculty research lecture
Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Engineering J.J. Garcia-Luna-Aceves will discuss his research in building intelligent information infrastructures at the honorary May 11th event.
Pioneer in inclusive teaching Colleen Josephson awarded 2023-24 Sung-Mo Steve Kang DEI Award
The Baskin School of Engineering recognized Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Colleen Josephson as the 2023-24 recipient of the Sung-Mo Steve Kang Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award. Each year, this award recognizes a faculty member who is making positive strides toward more inclusive teaching and education at Baskin Engineering.
Genomics Institute postdoc mentors budding entrepreneurs through Clinton Global Initiative University
Schneider has been a mentor for the Clinton Global Initiative University in the area of infectious diseases since 2018, helping students take their ideas for making a positive impact on the world from conception to reality. Each year, he receives a cohort that ranges in size from 15 to 30 students, who come to him virtually from all over the world.
Computational media researcher applies new technique to enhance serious game design and learning experience
Professor Magy Seif El-Nasr and her GUII lab are using a machine learning technique known as process mining to better visualize and understand how players are navigating and solving problems in games.
Angela Brooks receives mentor award from SACNAS
Angela Brooks, associate professor of biomolecular engineering at UC Santa Cruz, has received an Outstanding Research and Professional Mentor Award from the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS).
Baskin Engineering Professor Kate Ringland awarded inaugural 2022-23 Sung-Mo Steve Kang DEI Award
The Baskin School of Engineering recognized Assistant Professor of Computational Media Kate Ringland as the inaugural recipient of the Sung-Mo Steve Kang Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award. This annual award recognizes a faculty member who is making meaningful strides toward more inclusive teaching and education at Baskin Engineering.
Marcella Gomez: Faculty
Graduate Institution: California Institute of Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D
Undergraduate Institution: UC Berkeley, Mechanical Engineering, B.S.
Department: Applied Mathematics
Hometown: Riverside, CA
“I think being at the edge of human knowledge is exciting for me. I just like pushing that boundary; I’m interested in all kinds of fields and I’m just interested in learning.”