Undergraduate Experience

Tag: Electrical and Computer Engineering

  • UCSC Rocket Team soars to new heights at the 2025 International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC)

    UCSC Rocket Team soars to new heights at the 2025 International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC)

    President of UCSC Rocket Team Teodor Langan (B.S., Robotics Engineering) shares about the team’s 2025 International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC) experience. What is UCSC Rocket Team? The UC Santa Cruz Rocket Team participates in the International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC), designing and building a rocket and its subsystems from the ground up. The team includes…

  • Visiting Summer-Only Student Registration Open

    Anyone can take classes at UC Santa Cruz during Summer Session! Visiting students—including those from other colleges, universities, or the community—must register before enrolling. Registration is now open through July. Once registered, you can enroll in online or in-person courses, earning UC credits that transfer to your home institution. Explore hundreds of summer courses and start planning today! Got questions? We’re here to help—email us…

  • An Opportunity to Share Your Story: STEM Community Video Project

    A Creative Celebration of Our Vibrant STEM Community Baskin Engineering and the Science Division are collaborating on an exciting multimedia project that celebrates the varied landscape of experiences within our vibrant STEM community. This project is part of the “Joyful Noise” series that uses creative expression to strengthen our collective sense of community and resilience.…

  • Summer Research Opportunity: NSF x SpectrumX

    Students in electrical engineering, computer science and engineering, physics, and mathematics are invited to apply for a fantastic Summer research experience in this interdisciplinary area of national and international need. The program is offered at four sites across the country, and students have the opportunity to interact with leading researchers at 30 top universities participating…

  • How Kamran Hussain is using AI to study the electrical activity of neurons

    How Kamran Hussain is using AI to study the electrical activity of neurons

    Kamran Hussain is a second year electrical engineering student. He is part of the Braingeneers Group, where he leads an innovative project studying the electrical activity of neurons, using AI to predict the activity of neural circuits.

  • Launching success: Qingyuan Cao secures dream internship with SpaceX

    Launching success: Qingyuan Cao secures dream internship with SpaceX

    Qingyuan Cao is a fourth year robotics engineering student who is passionate about aerospace engineering. After joining the UC Santa Cruz Rocket Team in 2021, Cao has played a crucial role in the club’s success.

  • ECE 4+1 MS Pathway Program Information Session

    When: Wednesday, November 13 from 10-11am You are invited to join Shelby Wilson, the ECE graduate program advisor, and Nobby Kobayashi, the ECE graduate director, for a virtual information session covering the department’s 4+1 MS Pathway Program on November 13th from 10:00 to 11:00AM. The ECE 5-year Bachelor’s / Master’s Pathway Program enables motivated UCSC…

  • Ideathon – $30,000 Cash Prizes!

    Jumpstart Your Startup Journey! Join us for an intensive startup experience designed for both undergraduate and graduate students eager to tackle today’s most pressing challenges—from hydroponic energy systems to AI-driven apps and one-click rental platforms. Got a groundbreaking idea?Pitch it, refine it, and compete for cash prizes as we help you take your concept to…

  • Manikantanagasai (Mani) Illuri: Applying technology for social good

    Manikantanagasai (Mani) Illuri: Applying technology for social good

    Manikantanagasai (Mani) Illuri just completed his first year at UC Santa Cruz. While in high school, he took several courses at a community college to stay ahead and better prepare for a major in computer science. In his free time, Mani has been developing a social media platform that connects senior citizens to teens in…

Last modified: Jul 22, 2025