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CITRIS and the Banatao Institute is a University of California research center focused on creating IT solutions that generate societal and economic benefits for everyone.
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UC Berkeley
Ranked the top public university in the nation and a global leader for undergraduate startup founders, UC Berkeley pioneers new research in biotech, engineering, renewable energy, robotics, and public health.
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UC Davis
Located near California’s state capital and home to a nationally renowned health system, UC Davis is ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for agriculture and forestry and also leads in medicine, nursing, sustainability and veterinary science.
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UC Santa Cruz
Situated on California’s Central Coast next to the Pacific Ocean and near Silicon Valley, and boasting a strong focus on social justice, UC Santa Cruz is a research powerhouse in agriculture, game design, genomics, marine sciences and more.
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UC Merced
The fastest-growing public university in the U.S. and one of the nation’s greenest campuses, UC Merced leads in ecology, engineering, sustainability and water resources and fosters the success of students from California’s Central Valley and beyond.
Explore CITRIS at UC MercedFour campuses, one mission
We harness the unique research strengths of four UC campuses — at Berkeley, Davis, Merced and Santa Cruz — to address the world’s most pressing challenges and reshape the future of technology in ways that cross traditional boundaries.
Upcoming Events
CITRIS and BCNM Present: Trevor Paglen on Art, AI and Psyops
CITRIS and ITS Present: Daniel Sperling on Transportation Policy
Making the Most of Drone and Sensor Data: A Community Discussion
CITRIS and ITS Present: Lina Yang on Autonomy in Aviation
CITRIS and ITS Present: Linda Hill on Improving Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety
Climate at CITRIS Innovation Intensive
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