Here at UC Santa Barbara the possibilities are endless--which can feel overwhelming if you are just starting out. The places below are a good place to start. If anything below peaks your interest, get in touch with the contact person listed.
College of Letters and Science
Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities
The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities office offers workshops, peer mentors, and even small grants to support your research.
McNair Scholars
The McNair Scholars Program was established in memory of physicist and Challenger Astronaut, Dr. Ronald E. McNair. It is one of several TRIO programs funded by the Department of Education supporting the academic achievement of students from groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education.
Email: mcnair@mcnair.ucsb.edu
College of Creative Studies (CCS)
The College of Creative Studies is small college for self-directed students within a world class research university, providing a rigorous, accelerated program facilitating original undergraduate work in 9 majors.
Timothy Sherwood, Interim Dean
tim.sherwood@ccs.ucsb.edu
Heidi Dinnogen, Student Affairs Officer
805-893-2364
heidi.dinnogen@ccs.ucsb.edu
College of Engineering
Center for Science & Engineering Partnerships (CSEP)
The Center for Science & Engineering Partnerships (CSEP) offers a range of programs from a two-week summer introduction to research for incoming freshmen, to early research exposure for lower and upper division students.
Ofi Aguirre, Director, Center for Science & Engineering Partnerships
805-893-7472
aguirre@cnsi.ucsb.edu
Materials Research Lab
One of the top materials research facilities in the world, the Materials Research Laboratory (MRL) offers a variety of undergraduate research opportunities.
Dotti Pak, Director, Education Programs
805-893-5314
pak@mrl.ucsb.edu
Undergraduate Studies
The Office of Undergraduate Studies for the College of Engineering provides academic advising and support services for engineering students.
College of Engineering Academic Advisors
Email: coe-info@engineering.ucsb.edu
Phone: (805) 893-2809