The University of California, Santa Cruz Science Division is a world-leading research university. We have a reputation for instigating some of humanity’s most high-impact discoveries and empowering students with immersive research experiences since 1965. As the largest economic driver at UC Santa Cruz, the division constitutes more than half of the university’s annual research and development expenditures and a quarter of the student population. Our 9 academic departments and 3 professional programs offer 52 degrees, generate boundless student research experiences, and have empowered more than 31,000 alumni. Our 180 distinguished faculty, ~300 researchers, and 3 international research institutes accomplish this world-changing work at two Read more