Tech

As Santa Barbara and California Pursue Decarbonization, Electrification Presents New Opportunities

March 30, 2021 by

“It’s easy to get stuck in the mindset that Santa Barbara is so small when, actually, we can create a lasting impact on a global scale,” Parenteau said.
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UCSB Professor Who Invented Blue LEDs Wins Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering

February 25, 2021 by

Since 1995, Nakamura has received numerous accolades for his achievements in the field, namely his efforts to create cheap and efficient sources of light.
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The Blue Collar Iron Man: A Look At Workplace Exoskeletons

January 31, 2021 by

How might work evolve as humans find themselves in the company of coworkers made of metal and wires, rather than just flesh and bones? 
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The Wolf, the Dog and the Man

January 17, 2021 by

Four different methods were tested using the remains of domestic dogs, grey wolves, coyotes and various types of foxes.
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NASA and ESA Partner up to Launch an Oceanography Satellite from Santa Barbara County Designed to Monitor Rising Sea Levels

December 7, 2020 by

The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich will begin transmitting oceanography data within three months, following a series of tests and calibrations which are already underway.
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With a Winter Wave Looming Large, UCSB Enters Into COVID-19 Smartphone Exposure Notification Pilot Program

November 27, 2020 by

To supplement traditional means to contain the spread, such as testing and contract tracing, UCSB has entered into the California COVID Notify pilot program.
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UCSB Professor Wins NIH Award to Study Navigational Neurons in Fruit Flies

November 17, 2020 by

Kim specifically intends to gain an understanding of the manner in which landmarks are selected by the brain in order to establish a sense of direction. 
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Imperiled by the Pandemic, Dorm Life Finds Refuge on Cyberspace With SixFeet

September 10, 2020 by

Victor Cheng and Aspyn Palatnick created a social media platform which aims to provide users with a “virtual dorm.” 
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With Face-to-Face Interaction on Pause, Videoconferencing Offers Effective Behavioral Intervention Programs For Those With ASD

July 13, 2020 by

Led by Katerina Ford, this is the first study on utilizing videoconferencing through remote intervention within the homes of individuals with ASD.
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A Touchy Subject: UCSB Researchers Model Signals of Touch in the Human Hand

May 13, 2020 by

The researchers used a dimensionality reduction model to simplify the tactile signals of the hands. These were detected by sensors on an apparatus.
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UCSB Receives NSF Grant To Train a New Generation of Data Scientists

April 2, 2020 by

To foster student engagement in data science education and outreach, the National Science Foundation’s Central Coast Data Science Initiative has awarded UCSB nearly $920,000 over three years.
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Researchers Use New Sequencing Methods To Study Protein Binding and Evolution

March 11, 2020 by

UC Santa Barbara researchers have innovatively reimagined the way that protein sequencing is done.
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UCSB’s Fourth Annual Zero Waste Festival Highlights Sustainability and Waste Reduction

February 27, 2020 by

The festival, held at Storke Plaza, featured over a dozen on-campus organizations and local businesses that are dedicated to reducing Goleta’s waste output.
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Womxn/Hacks Organizes Second Annual Hackathon Over Weekend

January 23, 2020 by

Over 250 students spent 36 hours coding nonstop at the second annual Womxn/Hacks, a hackathon dedicated to promoting an inclusive environment for female-identifying people interested in S.T.E.M.
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