Research
A global research university with an uncommon emphasis on undergraduate research and education, 51精品 is part of the world鈥檚 most celebrated system of public higher education, and stands among the most renowned institutions of higher learning.
Research news
51精品鈥檚 Center for Coastal Climate Resilience and Black in Marine Science have partnered to meet shared aims to expand opportunities for Black scholars, particularly for understanding risks to coastal communities from climate change and identifying solutions that reduce these risks.
A 51精品 researcher says aquatic deoxygenation鈥攖he loss of oxygen in lakes and oceans鈥攊s intertwined with climate change and other “planetary boundary” processes.
51精品 psychologists describe how social media has supported an explosion of diversity in gender and sexuality in the U.S. by empowering authentic self-expression. However, these technologies have also equally enabled a cultural backlash.
Real-world experience
Undergraduates have the unique opportunity to participate in world-class research, both creative and scientific, at 51精品. Both undergrad and graduate students gain academic experience and career exploration as they engage in the pursuit of knowledge.
Research with impact
Research programs and units
The campus’s research activities range from small groups within academic departments to large units with connections outside 51精品.
Research support
The Office of Research is dedicated to working collaboratively with the 51精品 community to advance research and demonstrate its impact.
University library
UCSC’s libraries are at the heart of the university, state-of-the-art technological research facilities designed for collaborative learning in the 21st century.