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.

Connecting UCSC students with industry to launch STEM careers

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Six talented University of California, Santa Cruz MESA students connected with industry professionals in San Diego during an invite-only STEM conference.

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.

Girls in Engineering programming returns to help build a new generation of engineers and technologists 

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The five-day camp introduces middle school girls from Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties to the fields of engineering and technology and helps bridge the gender gap in STEM education.