Statistics – Baskin School of Engineering

Inaugural Baskin Engineering Climate Week inspires climate action and innovation

May 7, 2025 by Adaline Roll

Student presents an augmented reality game focused on flood resilience in the Santa Cruz region

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

April 29, 2025 by Adaline Roll

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.

Dylan P. Esguerra: Alumnus

March 11, 2025March 10, 2025 by Baskin Engineering Communications

Dylan Esguerra discovered his passion for statistics in his sophomore year of undergraduate studies at UC Santa Cruz. He later graduated with his master’s in statistics in 2023 after pursuing the 4+1 Statistical Science program.

New esports room supported by Baskin Engineering builds community for Slug Gaming

March 4, 2025January 28, 2025 by Adaline Roll

Slug Gaming leadership in the esports room

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

May 2, 2025January 15, 2025 by Baskin Engineering Communications

Grad student wearing a blue lab coat works on an electrical engineering project with a dark background

An ongoing list of fall 2025 accolades and research awards given to Baskin Engineering faculty, students, and staff.

The 2024 Dean’s Awards highlight outstanding Baskin Engineering undergraduate research

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 by Adaline Roll

The UC Santa Cruz iGEM team at the 2023 Jamboree in Paris.

Dean’s Awards recognize 10 outstanding Baskin Engineering student-research projects.

2024 awards and accolades

February 11, 2025January 17, 2024 by Baskin Engineering Communications

An ongoing list of 2024 accolades and research awards given to Baskin Engineering faculty, students, and staff.

2023 awards and accolades

February 11, 2025October 6, 2023 by Baskin Engineering Communications

An ongoing list of fall 2023 accolades and research awards given to Baskin Engineering faculty, students, and staff.

Aaron McPherson: Staff

September 5, 2023August 3, 2023 by Baskin Engineering Communications

Aaron McPherson, senior department manager, applied mathematics and statistics

Graduate Institution: Bowling Green State University, College Student Personnel, M.A.
Departments: Applied Mathematics and Statistics

“Coming from previous positions where I worked almost completely independently, the level of collaboration is one of the things I really enjoy about my department manager role.”