News - Jack Baskin School of Engineering

Major grant funds UCSC researchers using big data to predict cancer outcomes
Monday, June 17, 2013
UCSC bioinformatics experts received a $3.5 million NIH grant to develop tools to analyze cancer genomics data.
Gene patent decision called step forward for open research
Friday, June 14, 2013
Genetics researchers at UC Santa Cruz said the U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous ruling that human genes cannot be patented will help keep advanced genetic research from being controlled by private biotechnology companies.
Human genome: Public research for public good
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Researchers at UC Santa Cruz assembled the first working draft of the human genome sequence in 2000, just days before a private health care company completed its first assembly.
Genomics pioneers look to future, form global alliance for data sharing
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
UCSC bioinformatics expert David Haussler is on organizing committee for global alliance to enable secure sharing of genomic and clinical data.
Celebrating excellence: Student Achievement Week 2013
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
This year's Student Achievement Week recognizes high achievement across the disciplines. The campus will host exhibits, ceremonies, performances, and other events through Friday, June 7.
Engineering students present senior design projects
Monday, June 3, 2013
Corporate Sponsored Senior Project Program gives students an opportunity to work on real-world engineering problems.
UCSC offers professional degree in games and playable media
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
A new master's degree program in Games and Playable Media is being offered from the UCSC Silicon Valley site in Santa Clara.
Graduate Research Symposium awards recognize top presentations
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Outstanding presentations at the Graduate Research Symposium were honored at the Awards Reception.
Graduate students present research in annual symposium May 10
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Graduate students from all five academic divisions at UCSC will present their research on Friday, May 10.
Interactive storytelling symposium on May 10 explores the future of games
Thursday, April 25, 2013
The Interactive Storytelling Symposium will bring together experts from academia and the computer game industry to explore the future of games.