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The scanning ultrafast electron microscope in the Bolin Liao lab

Mechanical engineer Bolin Liao to develop platform for imaging and controlling quantum interactions with 2D materials

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UC Santa Barbara vision scientist Miguel Eckstein (left) and computer scientist Arpit Gupta will discuss AI as a research tool

UCSB researchers discuss AI role in computing and cognition
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Six UCSB junior faculty members selected for 2026 NSF CAREER awards
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Glioblastoma tumors are aggressive and difficult to access for treatment

Light-triggered stress response suppresses glioblastoma spread in 3D models
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A field guide for the Wild West of AI-assisted science
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Yuheng Bu is pursuing a project aimed at advancing watermarking

Yuheng Bu seeks a better way to ensure the trustworthiness of AI-generated text
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Team UCSB-WA (left to right): coach Wesley Hung ‘24 (CoE Computer Science), Ezra Furtado-Tiwari ‘28 (CCS Computing, Mathematics), Om Mahesh ‘28 (CCS Mathematics; CoE Computer Science) and David Qiao ‘26 (CoE Computer Science; L&S Mathematics)

UCSB team heads to world finals in Dubai for programming competition
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Nobel winner named to national science council
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A new project aims to understand theoretical aspects of quantum cryptography that could be used to protect computing in the future.

Could quantum computers protect privacy and security?
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Innovation Workshop Wizard Elina “Susy” Lopez Garza teaches students how to use a robotic sticker cutter.

UCSB program broadens STEM opportunity for underserved youth
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Artist's concept illustration showing a two-dimensional collection of interacting spins in a diamond lattice.

A new dimension for spin qubits in diamond
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Breaking new ground in algorithmic theory
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Video game addiction in teens likely stems from preexisting mental health issues
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