Computational media researcher’s new virtual reality games empower underrepresented communities, support social wellbeing

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Drawing from her research experience in human computer interaction, virtual reality, and assistive technologies, Baskin Engineering Ph.D. candidate Tiffany Thang is creating serious games to support individuals in their development of socioemotional skills and self-confidence.

Business strategy course provides value to local nonprofits, augments the experiential learning student experience

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The Baskin School of Engineering Business Strategy and Information Systems course, offered in the spring, provides undergraduate students real-world experience and valuable technical skills through community-engaged consultancy projects.

Baskin Engineering’s Diverse Voices speaker series returns for its fifth season

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The 2022–23 season kicks off this fall with two industry professional speakers who will speak to students and the UC Santa Cruz community about their experiences in academia and industry.

Promoting student success and inclusive pedagogy at the Baskin School of Engineering

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Student-centered programming and professional teaching development workshops support inclusive learning and teaching in STEM classrooms.