May 4, 2020

Community Response

Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, faculty, staff and students are stepping up to help

Shelly Leachman

UC Santa Barbara is known for its collaborative spirit and interdisciplinary culture — and for pioneering creative solutions. Now, in the face of a global pandemic, researchers, students and campus staff members alike are aiding response efforts locally and beyond in myriad ways, from making protective gear for healthcare workers and making the testing process more efficient, to tracking the spread of the virus, to advancing research into effective ways to kill COVID-19, and much more.

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The University of California, Santa Barbara is a leading research institution that also provides a comprehensive liberal arts learning experience. Our academic community of faculty, students, and staff is characterized by a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration that is responsive to the needs of our multicultural and global society. All of this takes place within a living and learning environment like no other, as we draw inspiration from the beauty and resources of our extraordinary location at the edge of the Pacific Ocean.