Baskin Engineering 2021–22 Dean’s and Chancellor’s Awards granted to outstanding research projects
The awardees will be honored at an in-person celebratory reception, scheduled for June 1.
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From consideration to commitment: Baskin student ambassadors provide insight, support to prospective students
As they consider the UC Santa Cruz Baskin School of Engineering, prospective and newly admitted students get a unique look into the Baskin experience through peer-led tours.
Industry leader Alexandra Navarro addresses overcoming imposter syndrome and finding belonging and inclusion in tech
The 2022 Diverse Voices speaker series kicked off on April 20 with Paystand Chief of Staff Alexandra Navarro discussing the importance of building self-confidence, maintaining a support system, and setting actionable goals to succeed personally and professionally.
Baskin Engineering fosters student opportunities through corporate partnerships
On April 13, nearly 500 students connected with companies and campus organizations for an afternoon of networking and recruitment for summer internships and full-time career opportunities.
The Baskin Engineering Diverse Voices series returns this spring for its fourth season
This season features two industry professionals who will share their experiences as women in tech, the importance of self-confidence, and how to build community.
UC Santa Cruz trailblazers featured in Santa Cruz Works 2022 Titans of Tech
Alexander Wolf, Baskin Engineering dean, and Becca Fenwick, director of the CITRIS Initiative on Drone Education and Research, are two of the 11 tech professionals selected to be a part of the Santa Cruz Works 2022 Titans of Tech.
CruzHacks 2022: Sparking innovation and embracing inclusion in tech
The annual UCSC hackathon brought together over 400 students worldwide to learn new skills and develop innovative technological solutions to real-world challenges.
Baskin Engineering welcomes 13 new faculty members
Each department is gaining at least one new faculty member this academic year, furthering the school’s effort to expand and diversify course offerings and research opportunities.
Baskin Engineering celebrates outstanding postdocs during National Postdoc Appreciation Week
Baskin Engineering recognizes exceptional postdoctoral scholars and their contributions to university research and more.
Brenda Betancourt: Alumna
Degree Program: Ph.D., Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Graduate Institution: UC Santa Cruz
Undergraduate Institution: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Department: Applied Mathematics, Statistics
Hometown: Bogotá, Colombia
“From learning English to receiving an outstanding formation in Bayesian Statistics, my time at the Baskin School of Engineering was a life-changing experience for me.”
Zehang “Richard” Li: Faculty
Graduate Institution: University of Washington
Undergraduate Institution: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Department: Statistics
Hometown: Xuzhou, China
“A big part of my research deals with how I can use statistics to solve global and public health problems.”
Francisco Beltran: Alumnus
Degree Program: P.h.D., Statistics
Graduate Institution: UC Santa Cruz
Undergraduate Institution: Cal-State Bakersfield
Department: Applied Mathematics and Statistics (2014)
Hometown: Buttonwillow, California
“The skills and lessons I learned at UC Santa Cruz have largely influenced the manner in which I approach my current research on a daily basis. The high standards for rigorous statistical analysis have carried forth into all aspects of my work.”