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Nov 4, 2024 · All News. Date. Categories. Departments. The Pineapple Express — an atmospheric river originating in the tropical Pacific — walloped western North America in February 2017. These systems are becoming more frequent at higher latitudes, leaving mid latitudes drier. November 7, 2024.
University progresses on development plans to expand student …
Feb 22, 2024 · With a goal to expand residential housing for students, UC Santa Barbara continues to advance on a development plan that will create 3,500 new student beds on the main campus, in accordance with the targets highlighted in the university’s 2010 Long Range Development Plan (LRDP). The first phase of the two-part project includes 2,100 new ...
A new aqueous battery research collaboration to advance clean …
19 hours ago · The ABC will focus on establishing the scientific foundation for large-scale development and deployment of aqueous batteries for long-duration grid storage technologies, prioritizing the use of Earth-abundant materials to mitigate supply-chain risks. Rechargeable batteries, such as Li-ion and lead-acid batteries, have had tremendous impact on ...
From impact to academics to outcomes, UC Santa Barbara ranks …
Sep 18, 2023 · In student outcomes and academics. In affordability and social mobility. For return on investment. For overall excellence. In multiple rankings across an array of metrics, UC Santa Barbara continues to place in the upper echelons of higher education.
UC Santa Barbara to lead NSF-funded research institute for next …
May 4, 2023 · Vigna and UC Santa Barbara colleagues Chris Kruegel, João Hespanha and Ambuj Singh will be joined by more than 20 collaborators from UC Berkeley, Purdue University, Georgia Tech, The University of Chicago, University of Washington, University of Illinois Chicago, Rutgers, Norfolk State University, University of Illinois and University of Virginia. ...
SciTrek, UCSB’s largest education outreach program, garners new …
Aug 13, 2024 · Reaching students earlier. In 2010, Feldwinn and biochemistry professor Norbert Reich had an idea: Get enthusiastic undergraduate volunteers to lead hands-on learning experiences in K-12 classrooms. Now entering its 14th year, the SciTrek outreach program is set to expand its scope and offerings. Spearheaded by U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal, a nearly $1 million grant directly from ...
On a Rankings Roll - The Current
Sep 11, 2022 · The magazine’s complete rankings for 2022-2023 are now online. UC Santa Barbara continues to earn high marks in other national, and even international, university rankings. Forbes’ annual list of America’s Top Colleges has UC Santa Barbara at No. 13 among public universities and at No. 39 overall. The 2022 Academic Ranking of World ...
‘Absolutely Stunning’ - The Current
Jul 27, 2021 · UC Santa Barbara Staff. Taking a key step to advance a project that will transform the campus residential experience — and the campus itself — UC Santa Barbara has released a notice of preparation for a new student housing development. The building was previously approved as part of the university’s Long Range Development Plan.
Forward Motion - The Current
May 26, 2022 · Forward Motion. Shelly Leachman. Taking one of the final steps required before breaking ground, UC Santa Barbara has received approval from the UC Board of Regents on business terms and environmental reviews for its planned staff and faculty housing project on Ocean Road. Once completed, the development will provide 540 units — 360 for rent ...