CITRIS Foundry alum RePurpose Energy puts half-used EV batteries to work storing energy from renewable sources.
Research Thrusts
CITRIS researchers combat methane emissions with drones
The project aims to improve the speed and accuracy of measuring methane to support government and industry mitigation efforts.
SafelyYou raises $43M in series C round
The startup, grown from a 2015 CITRIS Seed Award, has developed a platform that detects falls in real time and enables immediate response.
Nonnecke named to state privacy protection agency board
The founding director of the CITRIS Policy Lab was appointed as one of five members of the California Privacy Protection Agency Board.
CITRIS supports AgTech Alliance at UC Santa Cruz
The Alliance will support research, education and events to advance agricultural technology for a more sustainable future.
Policy Lab helps craft new standards on AI risks, ethics
CITRIS and the Banatao Institute’s Brandie Nonnecke had co-authored guidelines to help developers mitigate potential harms of large-scale AI systems, and to help organizations steer through the choppy waters of generative AI.
CITRIS Climate director discusses rebuilding after wildfire
Michele Barbato advocates using noncombustible construction materials to rebuild in the wake of the destructive Los Angeles wildfires.
CIDER to train 45 new drone pilots in spring 2025
The mission of CIDER’s Drone Pilot Training Program is to support diversity and inclusion in the industry, and to train pilots who prioritize safety, privacy and security.
Pacific Rim Conference on Healthcare Innovation highlights international collaboration
Experts from top academic and medical institutions worldwide gathered to discuss the future of robotic surgery, health data science and medical AI.
4 student teams progress to 2nd phase of CITRIS Aviation Prize competition
Building on last year’s competition, the 2024–25 challenge tasks teams to develop air operations simulation software for an intercampus air network.
Immergo Labs co-founders named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list
The 2021 CITRIS Foundry alum uses a mix of virtual reality and artificial intelligence to deliver remote physical rehabilitation.
CITRIS publishes 2024 annual report
As we celebrate the past year, we renew our commitment to serve as a catalyst and convener for the UC community.
State report on survey of LGBTQIA+ older adults reveals common challenges
The data establishes a baseline for further research and will be available to researchers nationwide.
Research from CITRIS PI points to promising epilepsy treatment
A multicampus team of researchers has found that pulses of light can be used to prevent seizure-like activity in the brain.
Lindeman to lead state’s commission on aging
David Lindeman, executive director of the CITRIS Health research initiative, has been elected the new chair of the California Commission on Aging (CCoA).
Job opportunity: CITRIS drone education coordinator
CITRIS at UC Santa Cruz is seeking a full-time education coordinator for its drone training program, CIDER.
BBC: Barbato helps to reimagine fire-resistant homes
In a recent BBC story, the CITRIS Climate director advocates earth blocks as an energy-efficient building material for fire-resistant homes.
California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment names research projects
The 15 selected projects will receive over $5 million in funding to address a range of topics in climate change research.
Nonnecke honored as woman leader in AI
A tech policy expert focusing on how to best regulate nascent technologies, Nonnecke received a San Francisco Business Times Inspire Award.
Nonnecke talks connected cars and cybersecurity on VOA
According to the CITRIS Policy Lab director, an interconnected network of electric vehicles must take precautions against hacking and malware.
CITRIS convenes workshop on drones and data at UC Santa Cruz Silicon Valley
Interdisciplinary experts discuss challenges and opportunities of using drones to advance innovative research.
How the CITRIS Policy Lab is helping to make online spaces safer
CITRIS Policy Lab Director Brandie Nonnecke seeks to hold social media companies accountable for harmful content on their platforms.
Students invited to submit proposals for CITRIS Aviation Prize
The 2024–25 CITRIS Aviation Prize challenges University of California students to design critical aviation simulations and subsystems for efficient intercampus travel.
AI Policy Hub welcomes new class of fellows
Six graduate students will conduct innovative policy research to inform policymakers and guide the development of responsible AI.