What if there was a way to save hundreds of lives and reduce the loss of billions of dollars if a major earthquake occurred in California or a big volcano erupted in Yellowstone National Park? Imagine integrating energy sciences, earth sciences, and bioscience to find a sustainable energy resource? Could we better mitigate the climate change impact to coastal zones and islands around the globe with a clearer understanding of the...
Read MoreIn a recent email to all Geography graduate students, José Saleta, our Student Programs Manager, commented: “As some of you have heard, I have accepted a new job at the Santa Barbara Unified School District. It is a great opportunity for me, and I am very excited about my new job, but I have mixed feelings, as I also enjoy very much my job here in the Geography department. At the end, I have decided to move on. I expect...
Read MoreUCSB Chancellor Henry Yang sent the following notice to the campus community on January 13, 2014: Dear Colleagues: In June, I wrote to you about the intention of Executive Vice Chancellor Gene Lucas to retire on December 31, 2013, following 11 years of outstanding leadership as our EVC and a highly distinguished career at UC Santa Barbara spanning nearly four decades. We congratulate Gene on his remarkable achievements and...
Read More