Great to see several of our #BaskinEngineers leading discussions on ways we can increase the number of Hispanic women pursuing STEM education and careers and further educational equity. @UCSC is taking up an important leadership role in the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities. news.ucsc.edu/2023/07/hsru-2…

Well-deserved university-wide recognition for one of our fantastic junior faculty members in #BaskinEngineering, able to perform world-class research and provide a top-tier educational experience to our students. Thank you Andrew Quinn!

Three teams of #BaskinEngineering researchers are leveraging their expertise in a wide range of cutting-edge technologies, including machine learning, smart sensing, and aerial drones to curb the impacts of coastal climate change. news.ucsc.edu/2023/07/eng-cc…

A clear example of advancing sustainability through innovation. The four #BaskinEngineers behind the real-time, @UCSC bus tracking app SlugLoop will present to a panel of industry experts this Thursday. Tune in to the livestream. gdsc.community.dev/events/details…

A team of #BaskinEngineering researchers have developed an automated tool to measure implicit human bias in text-to-image (T2I) #generative #AI models and inform new strategies for mitigating bias in these increasingly powerful and widespread tools. news.ucsc.edu/2023/08/t2iat.…

Marina’s dedication to creating an inclusive space for students to get involved in #STEM is inspiring and a great motivator for developing new strategies that aim to further diversity and inclusion in tech. A well-deserved recognition for an outstanding #BaskinEngineer. Major League Hacking (MLH)

We have a complete #Ychromosome 🎉 It was the last human chromosome left unsequenced, but now the #T2Tconsortium led by UCSC & National Human Genome Research Institute has finished it, revealing 41 additional genes! This will aid research on fertility and, believe it or not, bacteria. news.ucsc.edu/2023/08/t2t-y-…

Through excellence in computational genomics and advances in DNA sequencing technology, our #BaskinEngineering researchers at the Genomics Institute have made history once again by being the first to complete an end-to-end sequence of a human #YChromosome.

The complete sequence of a human #YChromosome—a major scientific feat co-led by #BaskinEngineering biomolecular engineering professor Karen Miga—showcases our dedication to unraveling genetic mysteries that underpin fundamental solutions to human disease. news.ucsc.edu/2023/08/t2t-y-…

Thankful to see #BaskinEngineering Dean’s Council member Birong Hu expanding opportunities for young women to pursue STEM education. Her generous gift will help break down barriers and provide pathways that reinforce and encourage interest in engineering. news.ucsc.edu/2023/09/birong…

An innovation catalyst grant awarded to three #BaskinEngineers will support their novel cell culture method that aims to improve efficiency and scalability of human organoid testing, opening the door for new human health discoveries. news.ucsc.edu/2023/09/innova…

Nanopore sequencing technology has revolutionized the field of #genomics and will continue to power new and significant human health discoveries. What an incredible honor to have David Deamer and Mark Akeson part of our #BaskinEngineering community. #GGA23 news.ucsc.edu/2023/09/golden…

It’s amazing how an "impossible" idea can transform into one of the greatest genomic inventions. Two decades and counting, #BaskinEngineers David Deamer and Mark Akeson's revolutionary nanopore sequencing technology is making increasingly substantial societal impact. #GGA23

Joining us from academia and industry, our new #BaskinEngineering faculty members bring subject matter expertise, research excellence, and an unwavering commitment to teaching and mentoring the next generation of engineers. engineering.ucsc.edu/news/baskin-en…

As the new UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute Executive Director, Lauren Linton will help #BaskinEngineering build on its strengths in biomolecular engineering, open science, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary collaborations that have real-world impacts. Welcome Lauren! news.ucsc.edu/2023/10/linton…

“The Department of Agriculture is proud to support UC Santa Cruz across so many different efforts" - Deputy Undersecretary Sanah Baig. #BaskinEngineers working with UCSC Center for Agroecology on groundbreaking Dept. of Agriculture-funded research & workforce development projects. news.ucsc.edu/2023/09/usda-c…

#BaskinEngineering researchers are designing technical solutions aimed at addressing California's most pressing #climate challenges, enhancing both climate resilience and policy. news.ucsc.edu/2023/10/citris…

Brains meet engineers: Fascinating podcast from The Scientist on the use of engineering (#IoT, #MachineLearning, ...) in the study of human neural development: the "braingeneers", a collaboration of UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute and Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. braingeneers.ucsc.edu thescientistspeaks.podbean.com/e/smart-gatewa…

CSE Asst Prof Leilani Gilpin, expert in AI explainability, went to Capitol Hill on Nov 13 with a University of California team to speak on impacts of AI & provide guidance on how Congress can drive responsible AI innovation. #BaskinEngineers leading in transformative tech solutions.

Having a productive roundtable conversation with Minister Piyush Goyal, a member of the Indian Prime Minister's cabinet. Partnership opportunities ranged from sustainability to health care to microelectronics. India in SF @TiESV