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The Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering at UC Santa Barbara is a global leader in education and research in mechanical, chemical, electrical, computer, and materials engineering. Learn more about the UCSB College of Engineering at http://engineering.ucsb.edu/

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05/27/2026

A new age of 3D printing is here and UC Santa Barbara is stepping into the era thanks to a $1.15 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to purchase the most cutting-edge 3D printing technology available: a 3D rapid nanoprinting system based on two-photon photolithography. The equipment will enhance the capabilities of the already widely recognized UCSB Nanofabrication Facility, aka the “Nanofab”.

Lead PI Galan Moody, UCSB professor of electrical and computer engineering, and four co-PIs — Marley Dewey (Bioengineering), Andrew Jayich (Physics), Sumita Pennathur (Mechanical Engineering), and Andrea Young (Physics) — are ensuring that UCSB can take a leadership role in pushing the boundaries of what the new technology can do. Says Moody: “There are just a few universities in the U.S. that have tools with these capabilities.”

Click here to read more: https://engineering.ucsb.edu/news/moody_advanced_3D_printing

05/13/2026

Congratulations to Dorit Hanein, a UC Santa Barbara professor with joint appointments in the Department of Bioengineering and the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, who has been elected to the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows. 👏

Hanein received this honor at the April 2026 meeting, with AIMBE recognizing her for “..pioneering high-resolution, multimodal cryo-imaging technologies that transform understanding of complex biological systems, and leadership in education, advocacy, and community-building.”

Click here to read more: https://engineering.ucsb.edu/news/dorit-hanein-AIMBE

05/06/2026

The new Master of Engineering and Technology Leadership (METL) program marks a significant milestone for UC Santa Barbara, extending the College of Engineering’s internationally recognized research excellence into a fully online, professionally focused degree.

Designed for early- to mid-career technology professionals, METL combines advanced technical training with leadership, business, and technology management. Its flexible online format enables students to continue working while earning a UCSB engineering degree from anywhere in the world.

The 38-unit program launches with four specialization tracks aligned with UCSB’s areas of research strength and industry impact: semiconductor technology, quantum information, AI and machine learning, and technology management. METL prepares professionals to lead teams, manage complex systems, and translate innovation into real-world impact.

Click here to read more: https://engineering.ucsb.edu/news/METL_Launch

05/04/2026

The Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering at UC Santa Barbara will launch the university’s first fully online master’s degree program, the Master of Engineering and Technology Leadership (METL), a bold expansion of UCSB’s engineering curriculum designed for working professionals across the globe.

“METL allows us to extend UCSB’s engineering excellence beyond campus in a way that meets the realities of today’s workforce—providing flexibility, relevance, and rigor for professionals who are ready to step into leadership roles,” said Umesh Mishra, dean of The Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering.

The inaugural METL class will start in fall 2027, and the application window for admission opens in September.

Click here to learn more: https://engineering.ucsb.edu/news/METL_Launch

04/29/2026

Attrition in undergraduate engineering programs remains a national challenge, with nearly half of students switching majors before graduation. At The Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering at UC Santa Barbara, faculty are working to change that.

The INSPIRE (Integrated Networking, Scholarship and Peer Interaction for First-Year Engineers) program, launched by Elizabeth Belding and colleagues, supports first-year students through mentorship, community-building, and early exposure to academic and career pathways.

Since its launch in Fall 2024 with 33 students, INSPIRE has expanded to 58 students across three majors and is on track to include all five engineering majors by Fall 2026. By fostering connection and support from day one, INSPIRE is helping students build a strong foundation for success.

“To encourage the type of groundbreaking ideas UCSB students, faculty, and alumni are known for, we need to be able to retain the students who will become our future engineers, particularly during the early challenges of their studies,” said Umesh Mishra, dean of the college. “As researchers at UCSB, we thrive on collaboration, mentorship, and connection — and INSPIRE offers our students access to these opportunities from the beginning.”

Click here to read more: https://engineering.ucsb.edu/news/INSPIRE-program

04/21/2026

Congratulations to the nearly thirty current students, incoming graduate students, and recent alumni from The Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering at UC Santa Barbara who have been awarded prestigious graduate research fellowships from the National Science Foundation (NSF), recognizing their exceptional promise in science and engineering.

“The NSF GRFP is one of the clearest indicators of future leadership in science and engineering,” said Umesh Mishra, dean of The Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering. “Seeing so many of our students recognized at this level speaks to the culture of innovation, rigor, and collaboration that drives discovery at UC Santa Barbara, both at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and impacts the global economy.”

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), one of the nation’s most competitive honors for graduate students in STEM fields, provides three years of financial support over a five-year period. Each fellowship includes a $37,000 annual stipend and a $16,000 cost-of-education allowance, totaling $159,000.

Click here to read more: https://engineering.ucsb.edu/news/2026-NSF-Research-Fellowships

04/17/2026

Michelle O'Malley, a professor in the Department of Bioengineering, the Cliff R. Scholle Endowed Chair in Chemical Engineering, and director of the NSF BioFoundry for Extreme and Exceptional Fungi, Archaea and Bacteria (ExFAB) is the first woman in UC Santa Barbara's campus history to lead a major STEM research center. 👏

Learn more about her in this special Pacific Coast Business Times article, Top women 2026: Michelle O’Malley

Click here to read: https://lnkd.in/eARFjyWx

04/10/2026

Congratulations to Jordan Bream, a first-year materials PhD student, who received the people's choice award for the audience's top pick at last night's Grad Slam!👏

Jordan's research addresses a largely overlooked but critical issue: the aging infrastructure behind the U.S. energy grid. Advised by Jeff Sakamoto, a mechanical engineering and materials professor, Bream studies NASICON (Sodium Super Ionic Conductor), a solid-state electrolyte used in batteries. Unlike the flammable liquid electrolytes common in lithium-ion batteries, NASICON offers a safer and more sustainable alternative. Her research explores replacing liquid components with solid materials better suited for large-scale energy storage.

Pictured: Jordan Bream (far left) and other Grad Slam winners.

04/09/2026

What's new at The Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering at UC Santa Barbara? Everything, all the time. Here, at one of the top engineering programs in the nation, we in the COE community spend every day pursuing the bold, the innovative, the new. Building on the long UCSB traditions of teamwork, dedication, and collaboration, we work together with a single goal: "innovating for social impact" to make the world a better place.

Click here to give now and support the research and the education of engineering pioneers: https://giveday.ucsb.edu/giving-day/117357/department/117361

04/07/2026

Six graduate programs in The Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering at UC Santa Barbara placed among the nation’s best in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, with two programs landing in the top eight and four in the top thirteen in their fields. As a whole, the college rose to No. 14 among public universities and No. 28 overall. 👏

The rankings add to a broader picture of UCSB’s strength in engineering and the physical sciences. In the 2025 Leiden Rankings (Open Edition), which measure research impact using citation data rather than reputation surveys, UCSB ranked first among U.S. public universities and third among all U.S. institutions in engineering and physical sciences.

Click here to read more: https://engineering.ucsb.edu/news/2026-US-News-Grad-Rankings

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