Engineering
Baskin School of Engineering envisions a world elevated by bold and socially responsible innovation.
With undergraduate research opportunities in fields such as health engineering, climate and sustainability, machine learning, artificial intelligence, games, human-computer interaction, materials, devices, instruments, computing, and engineering math, Baskin School of Engineering is a leader in hands-on, cutting-edge research.
Undergraduates have many research opportunities, including at the world-renowned UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute, where biomedical engineers first assembled and recently completed the human genome. The school’s computer game design major is ranked nationally in the top 10 undergraduate degree programs, and students work closely with faculty on advances in cyber-physical systems, security, and artificial intelligence. The school is committed to inclusive excellence, with innovative efforts in place to support its diverse students.
Grow: Baskin Engineering
Born in the age of the internet, the Baskin School of Engineering envisions a world elevated by bold and socially responsible innovation.
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Research areas by department
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Funding opportunities
UC Santa Cruz offers many ways to fund your research, internships, and other projects. There are scholarships, grants, and special funds available across various fields, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. You can get help with research expenses, internships, and travel costs to support your academic goals.
Presentation opportunities
Communicating your research is an important step in the process, and there are many ways to share your findings and receive valuable feedback. Explore opportunities to present your work.