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From inquisitive ideas to creating new intellectual property, our innovative research keeps society moving forward by finding solutions across fields of study and sharing knowledge with the world.

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Matt Perko
UCSB’s Michael Beyeler is using AI to improve visual cortical prostheses, or “bionic eyes.”

Deep learning refines how bionic eyes communicate with the brain

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BioPACIFIC MIP lab assistant Marissa Beyer

UCSB to lead national cloud laboratory for advanced materials
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Lilli Walker
Daniel Gianola stands near a transmission electron microscope

Imperfections: the perfect materials platform
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UC Santa Barbara Information Technology wins Zero Trust Award
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Jeff Liang

UCSB to join major collaboration supporting battery innovation and commercialization
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UC Santa Barbara physics researcher Skyler Palatnik

Designing lightweight optics to detect signs of life beyond our solar system
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Jeff Liang

California prepares to accelerate quantum research and industry
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Jeff Liang
UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Dennis Assanis in discussion with REACH President and CEO Melissa James

Regional leaders discuss education, industry, energy and housing
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Left to right: Samuel Lobo, Devon Callan, Erica Keane Rivera, Ventura Rivera, Austin Dubose

UCSB startup builds software to speed drug discovery
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New haptic display technology creates 3D graphics you can see and feel
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A two-minute fix for procrastination
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Jeff Liang

New UCSB biofoundry to accelerate discoveries in biotechnology and biomanufacturing
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Goleta R&D hub positions UCSB as national model for tech transfer
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