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Announcements
4 UC students receive CITRIS Spanos Awards for semiconductor research
The awards recognize exceptional graduate student researchers who are advancing the future of semiconductor devices, technology, design and manufacturing.
Request for proposals: CITRIS Seed Funding offers up to $60K for multicampus research
Proposals are evaluated based on feasibility, potential for societal impact, potential for follow-on funding, alignment with the CITRIS mission and inclusion of pretenured faculty.
Zhaodan Kong named associate director of CITRIS at UC Davis
Kong’s relationship with CITRIS dates back to his first few months at UC Davis, when he met with former campus director Bahram Ravani.
AI and health awards advance collaboration across UC Davis
CITRIS has announced six one-year awards of $50,000 to UC Davis faculty through a new AI and health seed funding program.
Nominations open for 2026 EDGE in Tech Athena Awards
Nominate an inspiring leader or organization supporting women and others who are underrepresented in tech by Tuesday, March 24.
Student teams advance to shape California Airlink in CITRIS Aviation Prize competition
Six student teams will progress to the second phase of the 2025–26 CITRIS Aviation Prize competition.
5 UC researchers receive CITRIS-CDSS Innovation Fellowship and AIC Awards
Supported by the Academic Innovation Catalyst, this program aims to transform faculty-developed research into viable commercial solutions for some of society’s most critical concerns.
CITRIS at UC Santa Cruz Tech for Social Good funds 5 student projects
This year’s projects include low-cost air quality monitoring, a campus map focused on accessibility, and a prosthetic vision simulator.
In Memoriam: Dado Banatao (1946–2025)
We mourn the passing of Dado Banatao, benefactor of CITRIS and longtime chair of the CITRIS Advisory Board.
Berkeley Frontier Fund jump-starts nanofabrication research with new faculty award
The $75,000 gift provides four new faculty members with research credits to begin work in one of the nation’s premier academic nanofabrication facilities.
Spanos Semiconductor Manufacturing Award invites applications
Doctoral students conducting semiconductor research at the four CITRIS campuses are invited to apply.
CITRIS to partner with DNV on embodied AI
UC Berkeley’s Murat Arcak will lead work to develop new ways to improve the safety of AI systems that make decisions in unpredictable environments.
2025 UC Santa Cruz I2P Awards to advance interdisciplinary faculty research
The UC Santa Cruz Interdisciplinary Innovation Program announced funding awards for three faculty research projects.
Apply now: CITRIS responsible tech fellowship
Students from the four CITRIS campuses are eligible to apply for spring 2026 government internships.
CITRIS Aviation Prize welcomes proposals from UC students
The 2025–26 CITRIS Aviation Prize brings together students, researchers and professionals from diverse backgrounds to design critical aviation simulations and subsystems, integrating air transit into […]
CITRIS, CDSS and AIC invite proposals for faculty innovation fellowships
The program will confer five awards per year of up to $200,000 over two years, subject to achieving milestones.
Apply now: Graduate short course on tech policy and platform governance
Hosted by the CITRIS Tech Policy initiative, Tech Policy Design will convene graduate students from across the CITRIS campuses in October 2025.
Apply now: Smart health exec ed program
The two-day masterclass will focus on effective implementation of digital health and AI in clinical and operational settings.
From concept to cockpit: CITRIS Aviation Prize winners in action
Designing the future of flight at UC! Competitors built confidence, skills and networks — and brought home more than $15,000 in awards.
CITRIS Seed Awards fund 4 multicampus projects for public good
Teams will receive up to $60,000 to propel their research into full-fledged solutions to some of society’s most pressing challenges.
CITRIS signs MOU with VinUni to advance sustainable urban development
CITRIS and VinUniversity in Hanoi, Vietnam, will bring together leading experts in technology, data science and AI.
CITRIS partners with Poland in Silicon Valley Center
The agreement will bring together two innovation-driven research institutions to address urgent societal challenges.
Sam King named director of CITRIS at UC Davis
Sam King, associate professor of computer science at UC Davis, has been named director of CITRIS at UC Davis, effective April 1.