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October 12, 2023

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Technology and democracy in crisis: time to ‘get uncomfortable and get curious’

Scholars from across the nation convened on campus to discuss how to sort news from the noise through public-facing research and classroom conversations.

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Giving rise to diversity in marine science, by way of mentorship and research

The RISE fellowship pairs undergraduates with graduate student mentors in marine science, advancing their academic and professional interests while promoting diversity and research experience.

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The Materials Research Laboratory receives a six-year, $18 million grant from NSF

Underscoring its status and the significance of its work, the lab is awarded a seventh consecutive round of funding to operate as an NSF Materials Research Science and Engineering Center.

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Jeff Goodell: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet

October 17, 2023

Probing archaeology, science, history, current events and more, the acclaimed author and investigative journalist paints a vivid picture of what’s at stake as we battle the invisible force of extreme heat.

Mariachi Las Olas de SB

October 18, 2023

The Santa Barbara-based band, founded and directed by Juan Zaragoza, will perform music genres from Mexico including rancheras, boleros, corridos, sones and gustos.

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Is Barbie Feminist?

October 19, 2023

The Interdisciplinary Humanities Center presents a discussion with author M.G. Lord, co-host of the podcast “L.A. Made: The Barbie Tapes,” as part of its public events series, “Imagining California.”