Baskin News
Building an AI-first mindset
Generative AI technologies will not replace engineers, but they will inevitably reshape the skills and habits of mind necessary for engineers and engineering students to succeed. The worst thing we could do as responsible and progressive educators is to try to resist their presence in the classroom.
‘Not-So-Slow Slugs’ take on supercomputing
A group of UC Santa Cruz engineering students—cleverly named the “Not-So-Slow Slugs”—are competing in a national student supercomputing competition.
Baskin Engineers: Creating the future
National Engineers Week 2023 highlighted the achievements of Baskin Engineering students and faculty over the past 25 years and underscored the importance of socially driven engineering.
Two engineering students will compete in the campuswide Grad Slam 2023 finale
Xian Chang and Samir Ghosh will share their cutting-edge research for a chance to win $3,000.
Angela Brooks receives mentor award from SACNAS
Angela Brooks, associate professor of biomolecular engineering at UC Santa Cruz, has received an Outstanding Research and Professional Mentor Award from the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS).
Computational media researcher’s new virtual reality games empower underrepresented communities, support social wellbeing
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.
Baskin Engineering alumnus featured in Santa Cruz Works Titans of Tech
Aviv Elor, UCSC alumnus and co-founder of Immergo Labs, has been selected as one of Santa Cruz Works 2022 Titans of Tech finalists.
Computer engineering student selected as inaugural MEP Tech4Good Fellow
During the year-long fellowship, Baskin Engineering’s Katia Avila Pinedo will lead student research projects in the Tech4Good Lab, work towards her first research publication, and complete a community-engagement project.
Ph.D. opportunities in computational media
Computational Media faculty are recruiting Ph.D. students for fall 2023.
Expanding the number of faculty at the UC Santa Cruz Baskin School of Engineering
Growing demand for engineering drives enrollment increases and faculty recruitment.