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Diatom Surprise Could Rewrite the Global Carbon Cycle

When it comes to diatoms that live in the ocean, new research suggests that photosynthesis is not the only strategy for accumulating carbon. Instead, these single-celled plankton are also building biomass by feeding directly on organic carbon in wide swaths of the ocean. These new findings from a te...

New $42M Grid-Tech Sandbox Will Help Get More Renewables on Electric Grids

A dozen buildings on the University of California San Diego campus. All of the campus’ solar panels. All the chargers for electric vehicles. More than 2,400 light fixtures. More than 800 smart plugs. These are some of the assets that

Learning Dance Moves Could Help Humanoid Robots Work Better With Humans

Engineers have trained a humanoid robot to perform a variety of expressive movements, from simple dance routines to gestures like waving, high-fiving and hugging, all while maintaining a steady gait on diverse terrains. This work marks a step towards building robots that perform more complex an...

A Simple Firmware Update Completely Hides a Device's Bluetooth Fingerprint

A smartphone’s unique Bluetooth fingerprint could be used to track the device’s user–until now. A team of researchers have developed a simple firmware update that can completely hide the Bluetooth fingerprint, eliminating the vulnerability.

A breakthrough in inexpensive, clean, fast-charging batteries

Grayson Deysher, a recent PhD graduate from the UC San Diego Materials Science and Engineering program and advised by Professor Shirley Meng, is the first author on a new paper in Nature Energy that describes creation of the world’s first anode-free sodium solid-state battery.

Soft, Stretchy Electrode Simulates Touch Sensations Using Electrical Signals

Researchers led by UC San Diego have developed a soft, stretchy electronic device that can be tuned to simulate the feeling of pressure or vibration when worn on the skin. This device, reported in a paper published in

Prospective Undergraduates

Curious to see what life is like as a Jacobs School of Engineering student? Learn more about our six engineering departments and engineering and computer science majors, our Experience Engineering Initiative, and how you can study abroad and still graduate in four years.

Engineering at UC San Diego

Prospective Master's Students

The Jacobs School offers master's degrees across our six engineering departments, along with many opportunities for specializations and focus areas.

Master's Programs

Prospective PhD Students

Our graduate engineering programs consistently rank among the top in the nation. Admissions information for the PhD programs offered at the Jacobs School.

PhD Programs