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Meta-Heuristic and Evolutionary Algorithms for Engineering Optimization Announcing the publication of “Meta-heuristic and Evolutionary Algorithms for Engineering Optimization”, co-authored by UCSB Department of Geography faculty Hugo A. Loaiciga.   This book introduces the main metaheuristic algorithms and their applications in optimization. It describes 20 leading meta-heuristic and evolutionary algorithms and...

After graduating from UCSB in spring of 2017, Daniel Connell and Quincy Lee embarked on a journey to South America, purely by bicycle. In documenting their journey, they hope to raise awareness of the ability of bicycles to vastly reduce global carbon emissions. In addition, their goal is to help carry out the mission of World Bicycle Relief, and help by donating bicycles to impoverished rural areas. Bicycles are powering Daniel &...

Geography Awareness Week is an annual celebration during the third week in November to promote geographic literacy and education, organized by National Geographic Education Programs. Established by Presidential proclamation over 25 years ago, GAWeek is centered around events, policy advocacy, communication, volunteerism, and activities for students, families, and community members. Every year the UCSB Geography Department celebrates...