Town hall highlights impact of federal budget cuts on research

Budget cuts for science research were the topic of discussion at a meeting sponsored by the United Academic Workers local 4811 along with the campus, and featuring a visit by Rep. Salud Carbajal and comments from Vice Chancellor for Research Rachel Segalman.

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NSF renews $19.8M for UCSB and UCLA to lead U.S. innovation in AI-driven biomaterials

“Renewing BioPACIFIC MIP is essential to keeping California and the U.S. at the forefront of sustainable materials innovation,” said Craig Hawker, co-principal investigator and director of the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI).

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Mesa Drive renamed in honor of Henry T. Yang

The new signage, approved by former UC President Michael Drake and the UCSB Academic Senate, will be installed the week of Sept. 15.

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