2026 Awards and Accolades
An ongoing list of 2026 accolades and research awards received by Baskin Engineering faculty, students, and staff.
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Baskin Engineering MESA student wins STEM entrepreneurship contest
Gabriel Garcia Gonzalez, a UC Santa Cruz undergrad studying robotics engineering, claimed the top title the 2025 MESA Idea Accelerator alongside team members Alicia Gan of Southwestern College and Ameil Ramirez of Sacramento State. The months-long business pitch competition empowers undergraduate students to become innovative entrepreneurs. Using the Human-Centered Design process, students gain the skills … Read more
2025 Dean’s Awards highlight outstanding Baskin Engineering undergraduate research in AI, cybersecurity, biomedicine, and more
The Baskin Engineering Dean’s Awards celebrate achievements in engineering research, honoring 10 distinguished undergraduate projects that demonstrate excellence and innovation in a range of fields, including biomedical research, machine learning, agricultural technology, and cybersecurity.
Inaugural Baskin Engineering Climate Week inspires climate action and innovation
The Baskin School of Engineering at UC Santa Cruz hosted the inaugural Baskin Engineering Climate Week April 21-25, 2025, focused on making connections between climate issues and the impact of sustainability research and teaching. The event brought together students, faculty, staff, alumni, campus partners, and the local community to highlight groundbreaking research and educational initiatives aimed at addressing the climate crisis.
UC Santa Cruz ACM builds community, industry connections, and pathways to student success
The UC Santa Cruz student chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) is more than a Baskin Engineering student organization—it’s a hub for students to learn, collaborate, and prepare for future careers.
New esports room supported by Baskin Engineering builds community for Slug Gaming
A new esports room at Baskin Engineering has opened its doors to the UC Santa Cruz Slug Gaming club. Made possible by a donation from Baskin Engineering Dean Alex Wolf, the space provides a dedicated area for competitive gaming and community-building.
2025 awards and accolades
An ongoing list of fall 2025 accolades and research awards given to Baskin Engineering faculty, students, and staff.
Kamran Hussain: Undergraduate Student
Kamran Hussain is a second year electrical engineering student. He is part of the Braingeneers Group, where he leads an innovative project studying the electrical activity of neurons, using AI to predict the activity of neural circuits.
Qingyuan Cao: Undergraduate Student
Qingyuan Cao is a fourth year robotics engineering student who is passionate about aerospace engineering. After joining the UC Santa Cruz Rocket Team in 2021, Cao has played a crucial role in the club’s success.
Shourya Bose: Graduate Student
Shourya Bose is completing his last year as an electrical and computer engineering Ph.D. student and is one of three recipients of the Dissertation-year Fellowship. Drawn to Baskin Engineering for its proximity to Silicon Valley and focus on innovation for social good, Bose’s research applies machine learning and artificial intelligence to optimize power grids.
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 students take home awards at SC Launchpad 2024 in areas of social impact, climate action, biotech and more
The Santa Cruz (SC) Launchpad event on May 29, 2024 was an exciting opportunity for UC Santa Cruz students to compete in a business plan competition for $40,000 in cash prizes. Notably, Baskin Engineering students or alumni were on each of the winning teams.