Programs (a-z listing)

Apprentice Researchers (AR)

High school juniors and teachers from local Santa Barbara area conduct research during the summer in UCSB laboratories.

Burnham Engineering and Applied Science Scholarship Program

Scholarships for incoming UCSB Freshmen majoring in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or the Biological Sciences.

Expanding Pathways in Science, Engineering and Mathematics (EPSEM)

This program create opportunities to promote successful transfer of community college science and engineering students to UCSB.

Family Science in the Community

The LEAPS program runs a series of family science nights at local junior highs to engage students and families in scientific activities with UCSB scientists and researchers.

Insights on Science and Technology for Society (INSCITES)

Graduate students develop an undergraduate course that integrates science and engineering principles within a societal context.

Internships in Nanosystems Science, Engineering and Technology (INSET)

Graduate students develop an undergraduate course that integrates science and engineering principles within a societal context.

LEAPS After-school Clubs

Local students from grades 3 to 8 meet after school to explore science and engineering with their teachers and UCSB undergraduate club leaders.

Let's Explore Applied Physical Science (LEAPS)

UCSB students work with Grade 8 science teachers to bring new curriculum and mentorship to classrooms and after school clubs.

NanoMeeters

A forum to discuss current topics in nanotechnology and how they effect society with prominent researchers at UCSB.

Practice of Science

UCSB course introduces students to research opportunities through lectures, tours, group discussion, and faculty research mentorship. Course listed as Physics or Electrical Engineering 121 A-B.

Santa Barbara Science Fair

UC Santa Barbara hosts the Santa Barbara County Science Fair each Spring at the UCSB campus, in conjunction with the UCSB Science Expo.

School for Scientific Thought (SST)

Science and Engineering courses, designed and taught by graduate students actively engaged in cutting-edge research, for motivated high school students on Saturdays in Fall and Winter Quarters.

Summer Institute in Mathematics and Science (SIMS)

A two-week summer program provides intensive academic preparation and introduction to research for incoming UCSB freshmen.

UCSB Science Expo

The public is invited to tour, experience, and learn about science and engineering research at UCSB through activities organized by the UCSB student chapter of SACNAS and the Santa Barbara County Science Fair.