Bren Professor Eric Masanet testified before the House Science Committee on February 24, urging Congress to close the public data gaps that obscure how AI is reshaping U.S. energy and water infrastructure.
The Bren School's class of 2026 — 102 master's students and eight new doctorates — celebrated commencement with keynote speaker Rosanna Xia, faculty awards, and two milestone retirements.
As California's climate warms, researchers warn dengue fever could become more common, with rising temperatures expanding the range and season of the mosquitoes that spread the virus.
A new study by Bren School researchers Jayajit Chakraborty and Sara Soroka reveals stark heat inequities across U.S. public schools, showing marginalized and low-income students face disproportionate exposure to extreme heat nationwide.
Bren School Professor Kyle Meng spoke to KQED News on U.S. oil supply disruptions, California's energy vulnerability, and the economic consequences of reduced maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Bren School's EDS 240 Data Visualization course teaches Master of Environmental Data Science students to transform complex environmental datasets into compelling visual stories using R programming, ggplot2, graphic design, and alternative grading methods that emphasize skill mastery over traditional grades.
UC Santa Barbara professors Grace Wu and Ashley Larsen co-authored a new Nature Communications study showing coordinated multi-sector land planning would impact 15% fewer species and cut carbon loss 19%.
The Bren School's Environmental Innovation and Entrepreneurship program pairs graduate students with real clients to build sustainable businesses — producing ventures like The Hurd Co., which turns agricultural waste into textiles, even as federal support declines.
A hurricane's path is only half the story. Research from 2005 reveals why knowing who can't evacuate matters just as much as knowing where the storm will hit.
Bren School professor Ben Halpern showcased how his NCEAS team blends satellite imagery with AI to monitor invasive ice plant across UCSB's Dangermond Preserve — part of a new campus speaker series exploring AI in academic research.
The American Association of Geographers honors Bren's Jayajit Chakraborty for outstanding contributions to geography and environmental justice research.
UC Santa Barbara study reviews 67 cases of groundwater recovery worldwide, identifying strategies that reversed aquifer depletion through policy changes, alternative water supplies, and managed recharge.
UC Santa Barbara researchers outline ten strategies to integrate ocean policy into science education, helping students translate research into real-world impact as climate and environmental challenges intensify.
From owl calls in mountain forests to native plant restoration, Bren student Alicia Magliato shares a journey shaped by wildfire research, conservation, and a deep commitment to California’s ecosystems future.
From scuba diving to seafood economics, UCSB’s Dan O’Shea navigates the blue economy, balancing ocean conservation, local livelihoods, and global trade along California’s coast, while championing local seafood access equity.
From New England seasons to Santa Barbara bluffs, Bella Pucker’s path winds through conservation, data, and community — finding purpose where people, policy, and landscapes meet at UCSB and beyond the future.
