Undergraduate Programs

The following programs are of interest to students in Undergraduate Institutions.

Burnham Engineering and Applied Science Scholarship Program

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

Expanding Pathways in Science, Engineering and Mathematics (EPSEM)

California community college students work on research projects in CNSI labs, attend industry tours, network with UCSB Faculty, and participate in professional development workshops.

Insights on Science and Technology for Society (INSCITES)

Unique course at UCSB addresses the intersection of science, technology and society through hands-on involvement in illustrative labs and through examination of the broader implications of how science and technology transform the way we live.

Internships in Nanosystems Science, Engineering and Technology (INSET)

Community college students from California participate in an 8-week summer research program at the UCSB campus, under the guidance of faculty and graduate student researchers.

Let's Explore Applied Physical Science (LEAPS)

UCSB undergraduates work with science and engineering after-school clubs weekly as facilitators and mentors.

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.

Summer Institute in Mathematics and Science (SIMS)

Two-week program provides intensive academic preparation and introduction to research for incoming UCSB freshmen majoring in the sciences, engineering, or mathematics.

UCSB Undergraduate Research

UCSB Office of Research provides a listing of programs and funding sources for undergraduate research at UCSB.

URCA Office in the College of Letters and Science

UCSB office promotes the scholarly work of undergraduate students by providing resources to pursue research and creative activities under the guidance of faculty members.