http://games.soe.ucsc.edu/ A list of recent news articles at the Jack Baskin School of Engineering. Copyright (C) 2009, UC Santa Cruz Groundbreaking research being pursued at the Baskin School of Engineering at UC Santa Cruz will be showcased at the school's Research Review Day on Thursday, October 22. The event will include faculty research presentations and graduate student posters, providing a broad overview of exciting research in areas such as bioengineering, nanotechnology, software service engineering, cyber-infrastructure, biostatistics, and systems design. http://games.soe.ucsc.edu/news/article?ID=1798 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Arthur Ramirez, dean of the Jack Baskin School of Engineering, came to UCSC from Bell Labs, a legendary center for science and engineering. He brings a true passion for using fundamental and applied research to solve real-world problems. In the interview that follows, he discusses the importance of developing deeper partnerships in Silicon Valley, and he describes the qualities that make the Baskin School of Engineering uniquely positioned to contribute to the rapidly changing technologies of the 21st century. http://games.soe.ucsc.edu/news/article?ID=1795 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 The Bio-Info-Nano Research and Development Institute (BIN-RDI) of the University of California, Santa Cruz, is sponsoring four programs in renewable energy through the summer of 2009. The goal of these initiatives is to foster global collaborative study and research that yields useful alternative energy solutions. http://games.soe.ucsc.edu/news/article?ID=1780 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 More than 30 participants spent one day of intense interaction at the UCSC Silicon Valley Center in the NASA Ames Research Park at Moffett Field, California. The sessions, which included formal presentations and discussion, addressed many key challenges of renewable energy, including: http://games.soe.ucsc.edu/news/article?ID=1779 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 The UCSC Business Plan Competition finals were held May 29, 2009.  Before announcing the winners - Sustainabites, Sky Is the Limit, Lingua Earth and Pherica - Philippe Kahn spoke to the competitors and their guests about the true nature of success. http://games.soe.ucsc.edu/news/article?ID=1763 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 CNN has aired a report on the economic vitality of Santa Cruz and the role of UCSC in the expansion of the city's business profile.  Look for the Baskin school in this interesting segment. http://games.soe.ucsc.edu/news/article?ID=1760 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 For a summary of this event and to view or download presentations, please click here. UCSC Silicon Valley and the Bio-Info-Nano Research and Development Institute will host a one day research workshop focused on renewable energy micro-grids on June 5, 2009. The workshop will focus on current research in smart micro-grids and energy storage. http://games.soe.ucsc.edu/news/article?ID=1756 Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700 The faculty and staff of the Jack Baskin School of Engineering are pleased to welcome Arthur Penn Ramirez as our new dean. Dr. Ramirez joins Baskin Engineering as we begin our second decade. He will lead a school dedicated to contributing new technologies to the world and preparing graduates to serve the global community. http://games.soe.ucsc.edu/news/article?ID=1754 Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700