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@UCSB September 2025

A calculated move

Felix Recht, M.S. '05, Ph.D. '09 shares how his journey as an engineering student in Germany to strategy consultant began with a bold decision to pursue graduate studies at UCSB.

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UCSB-designed soft robot intubation device could save lives

Life-saving intubation, reimagined

Developed by UCSB researchers, this life-saving intubation tool is designed for non-expert users and raises survival odds in critical medical emergencies.

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How the US became a science superpower

Explore the conversation with UCSB's W. Patrick McCray and UC Berkeley's Cathryn Carson that sheds light on the pivotal moments that shaped America's scientific dominance.

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Gauchos came through

That's a wrap on Alumni Day of Service! Huge thanks to every Gaucho who showed up and made a difference. From Santa Barbara to wherever you are, your impact was real.

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Gaucho Trivia

What bird, whose nesting habitat was restored by UCSB's Coal Oil Point Reserve team, can often be seen scurrying along Sands Beach?

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Unlock greater career fulfillment and success

Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 | 12 - 1 PM | Virtual

This interactive webinar from UC Davis's Alumni Association will give you the tools and insights you need to reconnect with your career, overcome burnout and find new passion.

Register for the webinar

Soccer's Blue Green Rivalry

Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025

Pregame Hospitality: 3:00 PM

Game: 4:00 PM

Get the crew together, enjoy a special alumni hospitality experience, and cheer on the Gauchos as they face off against Cal Poly. Use discount code alumni25 to buy tickets.

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Alumni Tours: Crusing the Baltic Sea. Book now!

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Are the games to blame?

Gaming addiction - what UCSB brain scientists are discovering.

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Oceans heading towards dangerous threshold

Led by NCEAS director Ben Halpern, a new study forecasts how human activity will impact marine environments.

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A technology launch pad

New research and development hub positions UCSB as national model for tech transfer.

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Trivia Answer:

The Western Snowy Plover

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