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ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ research develops advanced mathematical tools to understand the physics of terahertz wave propagation
Researchers at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ have developed a comprehensive mathematical framework to rigorously analyze and predict the behavior of terahertz (THz) radiation pulses when transported over long distances through a special type of waveguides named “overmoded iris lines.â€
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ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Joins Multi-University NSF Grant to Advance “Recyclofacturing” and the Future of U.S. Manufacturing
(ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½, Calif., September 18, 2025)—ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ has been named a core partner in a $2.999 million Future Manufacturing Research Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), positioning ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ as a key contributor to a national initiative aimed at transforming scrap metal recycling into local, tech-enabled manufacturing, an approach known as “recyclofacturing.â€
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ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Summer Engineering Seminar Receives INSIGHT Into Diversity Award for Fourth Consecutive Year
(ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½, Calif., June 16, 2025)— ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ and the Summer Engineering Seminar (SES) program received the 2025 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from Insight Into Academia magazine, the largest and oldest academic excellence and belonging publication in higher education.
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Introducing Dr. Paulette Palafox, Senior Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Services
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 16, 2025—The School of Engineering at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ is pleased to announce that Dr. Paulette I. Palafox will serve as the new Senior Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Services
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ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ School of Engineering Introduces Minor in Responsible AI
SANTA CLARA, Calif., January 31, 2025 — Recognizing the critical need for ethically sound and socially responsible artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½â€™s School of Engineering has launched an undergraduate minor in Responsible AI, collaborating with the College of Arts and Sciences and Leavey School of Business. The program aims to equip students with both technical proficiency and a deep understanding of the ethical implications of AI, fostering a new generation of AI professionals dedicated to developing technology for the greater good.
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ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Summer Engineering Seminar Receives INSIGHT Into Diversity Award for Third Consecutive Year
(ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½, Calif., October 4, 2024)— ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ and the Summer Engineering Seminar (SES) program, for the third consecutive year received the 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education.
- Kendra Sharp Selected To Lead The School of Engineering
Following an extensive national search, ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Provost and Executive Vice President James M. Glaser announced that Kendra V. Sharp has been appointed the next dean of the School of Engineering. She will begin her term in March 2025. Read the full press release here.
- ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Unveils Two Online Engineering Certificates
SANTA CLARA, Calif, March 15, 2024 – In an effort to meet the growing demand from Silicon Valley companies and prospective graduate students, ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½’s School of Engineering is proud to announce the launch of its Online Certificate in Robotics and Automation and Online Certificate in Applied Bioengineering programs.
Redwood City native is the first Bronco to receive the prestigious award.
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ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Summer Engineering Seminar Receives INSIGHT Into Diversity Award for Second Consecutive Year
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 15, 2023— ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ and the Summer Engineering Seminar (SES) program, for the second year in a row, received the 2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education.
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ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ School of Engineering Introduces Ph.D. Program in Bioengineering
SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 7, 2023— To meet the increasing demand from students and industry, as well as to further enhance the academic quality and reputation of the Department of Bioengineering, ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½'s School of Engineering has introduced a Ph.D. degree program in Bioengineering. By establishing a Ph.D. program in Bioengineering, the School of Engineering is taking a significant stride towards strengthening its research program.
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ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ School of Engineering Introduces Graduate Certificate in Robotics and Automation
April 25 2023— To meet the demand for the growing fields of robotics and the automation sciences relating to intelligent machines and smart systems, ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½â€™s School of Engineering has launched an interdisciplinary School of Engineering Graduate Programs Robotics and Automation Certificate.
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Opening a Career Path to Biotechnology for Underrepresented Students
March 27, 2023—A $300,000 grant from the Genentech Foundation, through their Health Equity and Diversity in STEM Innovation Fund, is enabling ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ to offer career preparation,  specialized learning modules, and stipends to underrepresented or first-generation college students to consider careers in biotechnology or biopharmaceuticals.Â
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ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Engages Virtual Reality for Dementia Caregiving Training
On-location filming wraps in the first milestone towards a VR training experience.
ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ students and faculty have recently completed a groundbreaking virtual reality training program for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers, which they will be testing at a local dementia care program and a home health agency in Washington, D.C.
- Thursday, September 8, 2022
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022—ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ will host the 2022 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC) September 8 - 11, 2022. The conference is a flagship international event, bringing together people working on technology applications to address critical issues for the benefit of resource-constrained and vulnerable populations worldwide.
- Thursday, August 18, 2022
School of Engineering receives national recognition for program making a difference for underrepresented groups in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
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ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Engages Virtual Reality for Dementia Caregiving Training
On-location filming wraps in the first milestone towards a VR training experience.
ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ students and faculty recently completed filming a groundbreaking virtual reality training program for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers. The program walks a caregiver virtually through several scenarios in which a person living with Alzheimer’s becomes agitated, confused or aggressive during sundowning–a common symptom of the disease.



