Welcome to UCSB Computer Science's annual newsletter! This publication celebrates the achievements, research, awards, and milestones that have defined the past year for our department. We invite you to explore this snapshot of the exciting work, discoveries, and accomplishments of our faculty and students.

CS Department Newsletter 2026

AI @ UC Santa Barbara, Volume No.7, explores current research and initiatives our department is conducting in the field of Artificial Intelligence and its growing impact on today's technology landscape.

We extend our gratitude to our Public Relations and Awards Committee: Associate Professor Michael Beyeler (Chair), Assistant Teaching Professor Maryam Majedi, Associate Professor Misha Sra, and staff members Angelina Aguilera and Adrian Rodriguez.

Special thanks to our campus partners, writers Cameron Walker and Anchal Sharma and Publications Manager James Badham from the UCSB Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering, and photographer Jeff Liang from the UCSB Office of Public Relations & Communications for their assistance and contributions to this publication.

Published by UCSB Computer Science. Printed by Boone Graphics in Goleta, California. Publication layout and content designed by Adrian Rodriguez, Communications and Special Events Assistant.

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