UC Santa Barbara

Unfolding Possibilities
Daily more than 15,000 cyclists
traverse seven miles of bikeways
on or adjacent to UCSB to attend
classes and campus events. Only
6 percent of UCSB students have a
car on campus.

As one of only 62 institutions

elected to the Association of
American Universities, UCSB stands
among the top 1.5 percent of all
universities in the U.S. and Canada.

Sally Holbrook, a professor of

ecology and Marine Science Institute
faculty member, engaged in a
coral restoration experiment in the
lagoon at Moorea.

Among UCSB faculty there are

five Nobel Laureates, Emmy and
Academy Award winners, and a Millennium Technology Prize recipient.
The campus is home to 100-plus
research units, including 11 national
centers funded by federal agencies and departments such as the
National Science Foundation.
UCSB ranked among the nations
top 10 public universities in U.S.
News & World Reports Americas
Best Colleges guidebook for 2013.

aradise. The word is nearly synonymous with the University of

graduates: energy, diversity, curiosity, and the drive to succeed now and

California, Santa Barbara, a picturesque campus atop a gorgeous

thrive forever. Devoted to expanding our knowledge and finding new solu-

stretch of coastline. Such is the breathtaking backdrop for the

tions, we are committed to making a difference and improving the quality of

intellectual vitality that makes UC Santa Barbara an academic

life for the people of California, our nation, and the world.

wonderland as well.
As an institution, we pride ourselves on the traits we share with our under-

At left, more than half of all UCSB

undergraduates are engaged in
original research with graduate
students and faculty members. UCSB
is consistently ranked among the
nations top research universities.

A campus of the University of California, the countrys premier public university, Santa Barbara is internationally distinguished for its outstanding teaching,
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the number of undergraduate applicants growing larger each year, competition for admission is as keen as ever.
A globally renowned large university with a small-town feel, UCSBs serene
setting, residential character, and unbeatable balance of work and wellness
together foster a rich environment where living and learning are intertwined.
Here, more than 18,000 undergraduates and 1,000 professors interact closely.
Here, eminent artists, scientists, engineers, and other scholars not only share
their experiences and discoveries with undergraduates every day they invite
their students to share in them.
At UC Santa Barbara, we educate and challenge bright students to ask questions, explore possibilities, push boundaries and achieve dreams. Join us on
this intellectual adventure!

Alec Diao

Erenis Lemus

Freshman

Senior

Environmental Studies

Physics

International student
Hong kong, china

McNair Scholar
MESA

Rugby team

Los Ingenieros

Surf club

Society of Physics Students

UCSB as a school is fantastic,

Since my first quarter here Ive been

bothaesthetically and academi-

doing research in biophysics with

cally, but its the people that really

one of my professors, and Ive en-

make it come to life.I challenge

joyed it a lot. Its quite an experience.

you to find someone who wont

I really like lab work, and Ive gained

talk to you after a simple hello.

many skills such as using machin-

I am currently part of the UCSB

ery and analysis techniques that

rugby team as well as the surf

are going to be extremely valuable

club. Both of these organizations

to me in the next step in my career.

have allowed me to meet people

Through school, Im part of the MESA

that share my interests, while

Program, Los Ingenieros, and the

also providing an outlet for me

to escape from coursework, and
to just go out and have fun. As
an international student, I do
sometimes feel as if Im one of
few. However, there are plenty of
organizations and programs here
that make it easy to get involved
and meet people.

Society of Physics Students. Off cam-

Across the disciplines, the campus attracts distinguished international

researchers. The renowned faculty includes five winners of Nobel Prizes and
scores of elected members of national and international academies and
societies.

pus Im a mentor for a program that

helps at-risk youth. The atmosphere
at UCSB is great and balanced. You
can study for hours on end and have

groundbreaking research, and meaningful public service. Our reputation for

the greatest social life ever. Its the

innovation is well-known, highly regarded, and growing. With unparalleled

best of both worlds.

access to our esteemed faculty, and interdisciplinary engagement the norm,

opportunities for undergraduates abound at UCSB.
More than 200 majors, degrees, and credentials are offered in a wide range of
disciplines through UCSBs three colleges and two professional schools. With

Anna Everett, a professor in the Department of Film and Media Studies, meets
with an undergraduate. At the Carsey-Wolf Center for Film, Television, and
New Media, humanists and social scientists teach and conduct research on film,
television, and mass media from a variety of perspectives.
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A Climate
of Inquiry

UCSB is home to 11 national research

centers and institutes, including
eight that are sponsored by the
National Science Foundation. The
Materials Research Laboratory,
top, offers specialized research
opportunities for study at the
undergraduate, graduate, and
postdoctoral levels.

The UCSB undergraduate studentfaculty ratio is 17 to 1. Lowerdivision classes average 52 students,

though 69 percent of undergraduate classes enroll fewer than 30
students.
More than half of all UCSB undergraduates are engaged in original
research with graduate students
and faculty members.
UCSB undergraduates study
abroad at more than 120 top-ranked
institutions in 39 countries worldwide.
The UCSB Washington Center
Program offers students a front-row
seat to see policymaking in action
with internship, study, and research
opportunities in our nations capital.

Science, engineering, and new

media intersect at the AlloSphere,
above, a large-scale, immersive
laboratory that can simulate virtually
real sensorial perception.

C Santa Barbara is a place of exceptional promise and boundless

Teaching and research go hand in hand at UCSB, where easy access to faculty

potential. Drawn here from across the country and the globe, our

and myriad opportunities for research are points of great pride. Our pro-

scholars and scientists are forming new research alliances and cre-

fessors believe that engaging students in the hunt for new knowledge is key

ating new fields of study that will shape our future understanding

to their academic development. In fact, our philosophy of education holds that

of ourselves, our world, and the universe around us. Students are an essential

research, scholarship, and apprenticeship are all central to learning and vital to

factor in this equation.

creating a climate of inquiry that benefits professors and students alike.

At left, undergraduates and

researchers at UCSB tackle realworld problems. Here, students
sample fish and invertebrates at
the Carpinteria Salt Marsh, part
of the UC Natural Reserve System,
for a study of marine population
dynamics.

To that end, undergraduates are encouraged to

seek campus research grants to work closely with
scholars and artists of international stature on subjects as diverse as quantitative biology, evolutionary
psychology, international terrorism, and 18th century
literature. More than half of all UCSB undergraduates today are engaged in original research with
graduate students and faculty members.
Such hands-on scholarship, conducted with professors who are eminent in their fields, fosters critical
thinking skills and helps prepare our students for
advanced study and future careers.
At UC Santa Barbara, we urge you to forge your
own academic path by pursuing your passions.

Undergraduate Jacob Poletti traveled to the Nepalese

Himalayas for a project led by earth science professor and
department chair Douglas Burbank.

Our professors will be there every step of the way,

involving you in their quest for discovery, meeting you mind-to-mind to teach
from experience with an eye toward the future.
C. Patrick Yue (right), a professor of electrical and computer engineering,
engages students in his research on high-speed wireless and wireline circuit
design.

As a student at UC Santa Barbara, youll be part of a thriving community of

scholars, for whom the pursuit of knowledge and the experience of growth
both personal and intellectual are the hallmarks of daily life.

TaiSonya Tidwell
Senior
Anthropology
Black Studies (minor)
Co-Chair, Black Student Union
Guardian Scholars

UCSB is a really good community.

Davidson Library boasts 3 million

printed volumes, about 1 million
digitized items, and many thousands
of electronic journals and e-books,
plus an excellent collection of maps,
sound recordings, satellite imagery,
and multicultural archives.

Youll find so many support groups,

there is no way you wont fit in. Im
co-chair of the Black Student Union,
and Ive been involved with that
since my first year. Im part of Guardian Scholars, a support group for kids
in foster care, which I used to be.
UCSB is a research university, which
provides great opportunities that
you may not get at other schools.
And I feel like I have access to faculty
as well. Theyre all friendly and
accessible, and they really reach
out to students.

Undergraduates traveled with faculty to the Galapagos Islands on a pioneering

research expedition to explore hydrothermal systems along the global MidOcean Ridge. The National Science Foundation and NOAAs Ocean Exploration
Program funded the project.

Education Abroad Program participants outside the Royal Pavilion in Sussex,

U.K. UCSB undergraduates study abroad at more than 120 top-ranked
institutions in 39 countries worldwide.
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A Community
of Scholars
UCSB encourages students to
develop novel ways of thinking,
learning, and conducting research.
At top, the physical sciences
building.

In addition to five Nobel Prize

winners, UCSBs faculty includes
three MacArthur Fellows and many
elected members or fellows of the
American Academy of Arts and
Sciences, the National Academy of
Sciences, the National Academy
of Engineering, and the American
Association for the Advancement of
Science.
Several UCSB physics faculty and
students were among an international team of scientists credited
in 2012 with observing the Higgs
Boson, the discovery of which is considered the Holy Grail of particle
physics.
UCSB is the editorial headquarters
for The Writings of Henry D. Thoreau, a National Endowment for the
Humanities project that is publishing
definitive scholarly editions of the
complete works of naturalist and
literary artist Henry David Thoreau.

UCSB Chancellor Henry T. Yang, an

aerospace engineer, believes that
undergraduates help to generate
some of the universitys best ideas.
A faculty member and a member of
the National Academy of Engineering, he regularly teaches structural
analysis courses to undergraduates.

uriosity. Courage. Drive. Such characteristics are crucial to long-term

renowned faculty serves students as a vibrant backdrop for opportunity and

success. Theyre also among the core attributes of UC Santa Bar-

accomplishment. Their distinction also facilitates your ability to make key,

baras many distinguished professors, whose inspiring achievements

career-enhancing contacts with decision-makers in graduate and professional

provide our undergraduates an invaluable foundation on which to

schools, as well as in the world at large.

At left, the Department of Theater

and Dance provides a thriving forum
for students to develop and nurture
their capacity for self-expression and
critical thinking, as well as for the
study of dance, theater, and other
types of performance.

build their own aspirations. Example is a powerful teacher.

Nobel Prizes in chemistry, economics, and physics, won by five distinguished
Imparting essential lessons through wisdom of experience, UC Santa Barbaras

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UC Santa Barbara professors for their groundbreaking interdisciplinary re11

search, have brought the campus international recognition. A professor of engineering won the worlds most-prestigious technology award the Millennium Technology Prize for his invention of revolutionary new energy-saving
light sources. Our faculty ranks include an Academy Award winner, an Emmy
winner, a recipient of the Fields Medal in Mathematics, and scores of elected
members of top national and international academies and societies.
Across the disciplines, and among them, UC Santa Barbara scholars are contributing to the sum of human knowledge, and enriching lives in turn. Youll
come face to face with these world-class professors as early as your freshman
year. Available to meet with you in classrooms, laboratories, studios, offices,
and informal settings across campus, they are infectiously passionate, and
eager to share their insights.

Grant Draper

The Colleges
UC Santa Barbara offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate
majors and graduate programs through three colleges: Letters and
Science, Engineering, and Creative Studies.
The College of Letters and Science is UCSBs largest college, offering
some 90 majors and nearly 40 minors, including interdisciplinary
programs. An honors program provides enrichment opportunities
for high-achieving students. The Office of Undergraduate Research
and Creative Activities provides support and funding for undergraduates who wish to undertake research. In addition to its 17,000
undergraduates, the college enrolls 1,750 graduate students in
M.A.- and Ph.D.-level programs. Web site: www.ltsc.ucsb.edu
The College of Engineering offers undergraduate degrees in chemical, computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering, and in computer science. For students aspiring to graduate school, there are
several five-year combined bachelors/masters degree programs,
including one that culminates with an M.S. in materials science. In
addition to its 1,400 undergraduate students, the college enrolls
750 graduate students in M.S.- and Ph.D.-level programs.
Web site: www.engineering.ucsb.edu
The College of Creative Studies is singular in the UC system. Talented undergraduates committed to advanced and independent
work are provided access to both instruction in the college in small
groups, and to the intellectual, instructional, and physical resources
of UCSB. Many make original contributions to their fields before
graduating. Offering eight majors, enrollment totals 350.
Web site: www.ccs.ucsb.edu

Sophomore
Mechanical Engineering
Guide, Gaucho Tour Association
Internal Vice President,
American Society of Mechanical
Engineering

Being in the American Society of

Senior
Geography
Orientation staff
Undergraduate research
Tutor, CLAS (Campus Learning
Assistance Services)

UCSB was my top choice so I was

U C S B P r o f e ss i o n a l S c h o o l s

Mechanical Engineering has been

great. I get to meet people I wouldnt

excited when I got in. Its been the

best experience and has totally sur-

Preparing the next generation of scholars is one of the primary

purposes of a research university. UC Santa Barbara offers an array
of graduate programs and is home to two professional schools.

meet otherwise, and get to know

upperclassmen. Our faculty advisors
show up to our meetings, and theyre
all very nice too. I work as a campus

The Gevirtz Graduate School of Education offers advanced degrees in

education and in counseling, clinical, and school psychology. Credential programs in teacher education, school psychology, special
education, and school administration are also available. A minor in
education and applied psychology is available to undergraduates.
A number of centers and outreach programs partner with local
schools and provide experiences for graduate students as well as
undergraduates interested in education careers.
Web site: www.education.ucsb.edu

tour guide because I want kids to

know its a really good school.
Because I love it so much, I want
other kids to love it too. When I first
visited here I didnt know much about
it, but I really liked the atmosphere.
When I did the research and found
out this is also a super good engineering school, my mind was made up. I
thought Id be happy here and get a
great education, and I was right.

Each year, UCSB offers some 100 freshman seminars small group courses
taught by distinguished faculty. Above, Ins Talamantez, an associate professor
of religious studies, conducts a seminar exploring religious diversity in the
United States.
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Neema Rashidee

The Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and Management

provides an unusual blend of graduate training designed to equip
environmental scientists and managers with the skills needed to
tackle complex and interdependent environmental problems.
Web site: www.bren.ucsb.edu

passed my expectations. Its nice to

go to a research university. You feel
like youre learning things that other
people dont know, and youre always
on the cutting edge of whats happening. Im a research assistant for
the Climate Hazards Group within the
Geography Department, which works
to promote the application of physical
sciences to human problems such as
food shortages. Its been a great experience. Ive gotten to meet people
affiliated with the U.S. Geological
Society and the U.S. Aid Program.

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 Living-Learning Communities in
UCSBs residence halls and apartments offer students customized,
interest-based programs to enhance
their campus experience and academic success.

UCSBs beachside setting inspires a

laid-back, familial atmosphere in
which to relax between classes and
study sessions.

The campus has repeatedly

ranked among the most bikefriendly in the U.S. by organizations
including the League of American
Bicyclists and Better Colleges
Online.
A national leader in sustainability,
UCSB in 2012 was honored for its
resource efficiency by the U.S. Green
Building Council, and lauded with a
Best Practice Award in Sustainable
Innovation at the California Higher
Education Sustainability Conference.

The Spirit of Place

T
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The student-run Community

Affairs Board at UCSB engages
thousands of undergraduates in
volunteer service both on and off
campus.

he climate at UC Santa Barbara, both literally and figuratively, nour-

campus life. A robust artist-

ishes the mind, body, and soul. The natural beauty of our location

in-residence program offers

and the balanced nature of our campus culture make this an ideal

master classes taught by visit-

place to live and learn.

ing luminaries.

The UCSB Intercollegiate Athletics

program has 20 teams that compete at the NCAA Division I level.
Womens basketball won the Big
West Conference Championship in
2012. Mens soccer is a past NCAA
national champion.

World-class art exhibitions, exceptional performances, and special lectures

UCSBs Student Resource Building, home to a host of educational services

featuring leading artists, writers, and scientists inspire creativity and enrich

that promote both physical and emotional well-being, encourages interaction

The University Center offers ample

space for studying. It also houses
multiple cafes, restaurants, and
meeting rooms, as well as the UCSB
Bookstore.
At left, few things exemplify UCSBs
culture better than a bicycle. We are
a close-knit residential community,
active and environmentally aware.

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Undergraduates gather in the Student Resource Building, the heart of student

life. It provides expanded services to support academic success as well as space
for student activities.

and engagement among student groups. Davidson Library provides top-tier

All admitted students are guaranteed university housing. Freshmen with similar
interests have an opportunity to live together on theme-oriented floors in one
of eight residence halls on campus.

scholarly collections, research assistance, and other essential services for stu-

UCSBs sterling reputation for sustainability practices includes its status as one

dents. The MultiCultural Center presents some 100 events each year meant to

of the nations most bike-friendly campuses. More than seven miles of bike-

promote cultural awareness and understanding. With exceptional facilities and

ways snake across and around the

a full slate of exercise classes, the Recreation Center sees students in pursuit of

UCSB campus, providing students

healthy living.

easy access to their classrooms, lec-

Film and Media Studies

ture halls, and laboratories, as well

Intern, Visitor Center

as to an array of cultural, academic,

Honors Program

athletic, and social events.

The vast majority of UC Santa
Barbara students live within walking

The majority of UCSB students

live on campus or in the adjacent
college community of Isla Vista.

distance of their classes. Many reside

Excursion Club

Being from a very urbanized place,

Chicago, it was a little bit of a culture
shock when I first came here. But Ive
been enormously pleased especially in terms of the academic quality
and instruction. Ive engaged in hon-

adjacent to campus. It is a place

pushed to develop myself more as a

county committees.

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French (minor)

ors work with professors. Ive been

students serve on local boards and

Internationally acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma conducts UCSBs Young Artists

String Quartet. Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble completed a campus residency
consisting of performances, master classes, and open rehearsals.

Senior

in Isla Vista, a close-knit community

for social and civic growth, where

The Santa Barbara community

offers diverse natural and cultural
resources, including the Santa
Barbara Symphony, Botanic Garden,
Museum of Art, and Museum of
Natural History. The courthouse is
characteristic of the citys distinctive
architecture.

Chris Witschy

writer, a critical reader, and as a researcher. I did an internship through

the Carsey-Wolf Center, and worked
for a local production company and
local film crews. The access to nature
at UCSB Ive found enlightening.

The nearby city of Santa Barbara

There is an intrinsic appreciation of

offers students another amazing

the environment, and this great bal-

resource for exploration and en-

ance of class life and work with the

spectacular beauty all around you.

gagement. Internationally renowned

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The UCSB womens volleyball

program has advanced to the NCAA
Tournament dozens of times. Its
athletes have repeatedly earned Big
West Player of the Year and AllAmerican honors.

UCSBs Intercollegiate Athletics program includes 20 teams that compete at the

NCAA Division 1 level, including mens basketball, which draws a large crowd
in the Thunderdome (above). The graduation rate for student athletes is the
highest in the Big West Conference.

UCSBs mens soccer team claimed the 2006 NCAA National Championship and is
considered one of the top programs in the country.

Talia Citron
Freshman

for its setting and architecture, Santa Barbara is a vibrant mid-sized city with a

Social Sciences

global footprint. Bustling with arts, culture, and technology, it boasts a rich and

Hillel
Environmental Affairs Board

storied history and a strong environmental ethos.

Excursion Club

I participated in the Freshman Sum-

UC Santa Barbara students are driven to become global citizens by connecting

mer Start Program. That was such a

with these surrounding communities. Many of our undergraduates serve in the

perfect choice for me because I made

amazing friends and got a head start
on school. I joined the Excursion Club
and got really into surfing. I also really like the health and wellness program. I go to meditation classes twice

Students have an opportunity to learn from leading artists and writers, such
as former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins (right), who has come to the campus
numerous times to read his work and visit classes.

larger Santa Barbara region as volunteers and interns at hundreds of nonprofit

The Recreation Center helps keep

students strong and fit with two
swimming pools, weight rooms,
squash and racquetball courts, a
climbing wall, and more.

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per week, and I try to swim every

morning before class. Im always active here. UCSB for me is the perfect
balance of school and everything else
I wanted. Academically its an amaz-

and public agencies, including local hospitals, homeless shelters, corporations,

ing place to be. But at same time, its

and environmental and governmental organizations. More than 6,000 UCSB

such a laid back and fun place to be.

students are engaged in public service.

And its the perfect size. Its not so

big that I feel like I dont matter, but I
also wanted to be at big school with

On and off campus, the UC Santa Barbara experience presents unlimited

UCSB students have a reputation for giving back through public service.
Alumnus David Lee, above right, oversees MUSIC Club, a campus-founded,
undergraduate-run organization that offers free tutoring and music lessons to
underprivileged children.

a lot of spirit, and you see that here.

opportunities for students to learn, contribute, and grow in a setting of

unmatched beauty, a supportive social atmosphere, and a collaborative intellectual climate.
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Your Pathway
to Success

At W or k i n t h e W or l d

Casey Boome
UCSBs Career Services offers
counseling, workshops, classes,
internship and career fairs, and
other programming aimed at assisting students in their post-graduate
planning.
A survey of alumni found that 93
percent were satisfied with their
academic experience at UCSB and
would recommend UCSB to others.
Approximately one-third of UCSB
students go on to pursue graduate
work or professional degrees.
Professor Mark Juergensmeyer,
director of the Orfalea Center for
Global and International Studies,
teaches an undergraduate course
on global conflict. UCSBs global
studies program was one of the
first interdisciplinary undergraduate
majors in international studies in the
country to focus on globalization.

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UCSBs law school admission

rate consistently tops the national
average.

C Santa Barbara will prepare you for success. Our students pursue

At UCSB, athletics, the arts,

four years of intense study in an integrated program that allows

public service, independent

them to develop expansive knowledge in the sciences, humanities,

research, and internships serve as vehicles to cultivate leaders in entrepreneur-

fine arts, and social sciences. They also gain significant expertise

ship, business, science, and government. We encourage students to step for-

in their chosen field. Many participate in academic research projects and in

ward in leading their peers and the community in best practices and winning

government and private-sector internships.

strategies.

Assistant District Attorney, Office of

the Bronx (NY) District Attorney
J.D., 12, Emory University School
of Law
B.A., Global Studies 05, UCSB

I learned how to be a lawyer in law

school, but I feel like I learned how
to be a good person and a citizen of
global society at UCSB. The dynamic
at UCSB, the opportunities, I dont
think I would have gotten that at
a larger school. I was getting in
there with professors and learning
directly from them. The understanding I gained about the history of our
country and its policies, along with
a global perspective, prepared me to
approach my job as a prosecutor with
knowledge of the mistakes made in
the past, and how I can help try to
shape the system now to be more fair
to people in the long run. UCSB can
be such a great window to the world.
Take advantage.

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Our students are achievers. Upon

At W or k i n t h e W or l d

graduating, many are recruited by

Fortune 500 companies, leading
high-tech, accounting, and communications firms, and arts and public
service organizations. Approximately
one-third of todays graduates pursue
advanced study in graduate or professional school.
Career counselors work closely with
our undergraduates to help identify
career goals, explore academic ma-

At UCSB, commencement means

pomp and circumstance, robes and
regalia, honors and honorable
mention. The ceremony serves to
mark an end that is also a beginning.

jors, secure internships, connect with

employers, and, later, to assist with the graduate application process.
UC Santa Barbara has an excellent reputation for preparing students for pro-

Brandon Bouldin
Associate, PricewaterhouseCoopers

fessional and graduate schools in the health sciences. These include medical,

Nathaly Arriola

dental, veterinary, pharmacy and physical therapy schools, as well as graduate

B.A., Business Economics, 12, UCSB

programs in public health, biochemistry, bioengineering, molecular biology,

When I first got to the firm it was

and other biological sciences.

Hispanic Communications and Media

Coordinator, Presidential
Inauguration Committee
B.S., Political Science 10, UCSB
Technology Management Program

challenging, but at the same time it

wasnt too unfamiliar because of the
professors at UCSB. They taught us
well and gave us some insight for
what to prepare for. They really laid it
out to us as far as what the accounting world is like. They gave us the
theory and at the same time they

Pre-law and health professions advisors in the College of Letters and Science
assist with academic planning, arrange for research and volunteer opportunities, and guide students through the highly competitive application and
interview process. The rate of UCSB alumni who are admitted to one or more
accredited law schools consistently bests the national average, reaching as

gave us the real life application. The

high as 76

whole environment at UCSB prepared

percent.

me for this. Networking, internships,

leadership conferences, learning

UCSB offers

to balance different tasks UCSB

enabled me to do all of that. It really

a variety of

enhanced my organizational skills,

my communication skills, and my abil-

courses and re-

ity to work effectively. It gave me a

sources to help

wonderful set of skills. It also opened

students gain

doors. I landed this job more than

half a year in advance of graduation.

knowledge

Thats big.

and experi-

The UCSB Washington Center Program supports

undergraduate students who pursue internships,
research, and creative activities in the nations capital.
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As far as opportunities, there were

plenty at UCSB and I took advantage

Undergraduates have a front row seat to see discovery in action in UCSBs

many cutting-edge research facilities, such as the world-renowned Molecular
Beam Epitaxy Lab, where scientists are developing specialty materials that will
revolutionize lighting, computing, and energy.

of a lot of them. The UC Washington

Center Program exposed me to government at different levels and put
me on a great path. The Technology

Pre-professional student organizations also provide professional exposure and

networking opportunities. Many pre-medical students participate in internship
programs at local hospitals and in medical clinics.

Management Program gave me

awesome skills. It gave me a good
network and a broader view of this
business in terms of building relationships. Theres a lot of entrepreneurial

The College of Creative Studies (CCS), unique in the University of California

spirit at UCSB and I was definitely

encouraged to look beyond the

system, has been described as a graduate school for undergraduates. Tal-

path thats already been explored. I

ented students in eight majors perform advanced and independent work, and

learned that academics are important,

begin making original contributions to their fields. Approximately 80 percent

of CCS science graduates pursue advanced degrees. Carol Greider, a 1983
CCS alum in biology, won the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

ence in both

Students who are passionate about technology and interested in business

the legal and

receive advanced training in both from the Technology Management Program

medical fields.

(TMP). Based at the College of Engineering but open to all students, TMP

but so is your resume, your presentation, the way you carry yourself
and that was definitely part of the
culture at UCSB. The campus builds
character, and those social, conversation, and interpersonal skills are so
valuable to me in what I do.

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At W or k i n t h e W or l d

The Technology Management Program provides professional business training

to entrepreneurial undergraduates. Its New Venture Competition has spawned
multiple start-ups, including 2012 contest-winning company Brightblu.

fosters the business acumen and skills required of entrepreneurs and company
leaders. It has served as a launch pad for many successful businesses.
Your experience at UC Santa Barbara will help you develop the confidence and
flexibility to enrich your life and career in the challenging, rapidly changing

Marisol Luna-Pizano

environment of the 21st century.

partner physician, Southern california Permanente Medical group

kaiser-permanente, panorama city
medical center
M.D.-M.P.H. 06, Tufts University School
of Medicine
B.S. Cell and Developmental Biology
02, UCSB

Being in pre-med was challenging, but

my campus experiences made all the
difference. My professors did everything they could to help me succeed,
and even made sure I found a microbiology lab for undergraduate research.
People in Student Life were amazing.
The Admissions staff was like family;
their doors were always open. I did
community service in a medical clinic
and with various campus groups such
as Lambda Sigma Gamma multicultural sorority. My achievements at UCSB,
including my minor in Latin American
and Iberian Studies, have played a
vital role in my organizational skills
and the commitment I have to my
patients.

Some Notable UCSB Alumni

Steve Aoki 00
DJ, Musician, Producer, Grammy Nominee

Jeff Henley 66
Chairman, Oracle Corporation

Amir Abo-Shaeer 96, M.S. 98,

M.Ed 01
Teacher
MacArthur Foundation Genius Award

Jack Johnson 97
Singer, Songwriter, Filmmaker

Robert Ballard 65
Deep-Sea Explorer, Discoverer of the Titanic

Ken Khachigian 66
Political Analyst, Presidential Advisor

Angela Belcher 91, Ph.D. 97

Professor, MIT
MacArthur Foundation Genius Award

Jason Lezak 99
2004 & 2008 Olympic Gold Medal, Swimming

Paula Kaatz 67
Emmy-Winning Costume Designer

Lois Capps 90 M.A.

U.S. Congresswoman

Dionicio Morales 43
Founder, Mexican American Opportunity
Foundation, Author

Leroy Chiao M.S. 85, Ph.D. 87

Space Shuttle Astronaut

Giandomenico Picco 72 M.A.

Diplomat, Author, U.N. Official

Larry Dierker 68
M.L.B. Player, Manager

Chris Pontius 09
M.L.S. Player, DC United

Michael Douglas 68
Academy Award-Winning Actor and Producer

Jim Rome 86
ESPN Sports Commentator

Josh Elliot 93
Anchor, Good Morning America

Eric Roth 66
Academy Award-Winning Screenwriter

Carol Greider 83
Professor, Johns Hopkins University
Nobel Prize 2009

Patricia L. Scarlet 70, M.A. 73

Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior

Raymond Fisher 61
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Eric Fonoimoana 93
2000 Olympic Gold Medal, Volleyball
Scott Frank 82
Director, Screenwriter, Academy Award Nominee
Elizabeth Gabler 77
President of Fox 2000 Pictures

Richard Serra 61
Sculptor
Brian Shaw 88
N.B.A. Player, Coach
Bob Sipchen 76
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist
Don Wood 67
Childrens Book Illustrator

Excerpted from the UCSB Alumni Association Directory www.ucsbalum.com

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Office of Public Affairs and Communications
Editor: Shelly Leachman
Art Director: Adine Maron

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Photography
Cuca Acosta: page 17 top; David Bazemore: pages 10,
16 bottom, 19 bottom; Nell Campbell: student portraits
pages 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 22, 24, 15 right ; Jeff Clark:
back cover; Anne Hammersky: page 18 bottom left;
Rachel Haymon: page 8 bottom; Kimberly Kavish: pages
5, 9. top, 11 bottom; Graham Lederer: page 9 top; Tony
Mastres: inside front cover, middle cover, pages 12
bottom, 16 left, 17 bottom, 18 top left, 18 top, 19 top,
20; Kevin McKiernan: pages 11 top right, 9 bottom left;
Chuck Place: page 7; courtesy Plug and Play Tech Center:
page 24; Rod Rolle: inside back cover, page 19 bottom;
Tom Schabarum: pages 3 top; Melissa Schmitt: page 3
bottom left; page 23 bottom courtesy UCDC; page 9
bottom courtesy University of Sussex; Russ Widstrand:
page 4; Tom WIlliams/RollCall: page 23 right; Elena
Zhukova: cover, pages 2, 6, 7 bottom right,14, 23 left
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