Innovation and Entrepreneurship

A student focuses intently as he operates one arm of a many-armed robot, while a teacher watches

The future is robotic surgery. These students get a front-row seat

UC San Francisco

August 28, 2025

UCSF is the first university to certify medical students as bedside assistants for robotic surgeries, giving the next generation of surgeons a head start in a burgeoning field.

Take a tour of your thoughts with the 'Glass Brain'

The Glass Brain is kind of like it sounds. It’s a colorful, 3-D window into all the mysterious activities that light up the brain.

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Startup champion Regis Kelly awarded Citation of Excellence

Kelly's triumphs as President Napolitano's senior adviser included shaping legislation, startup fundraising and creation of a senior VP role focused on innovation and entrepreneurship.

Better water quality for all, thanks to UC Santa Barbara grad students

A young startup's device that makes water sampling quick and easy wins a campus venture competition.

President Obama honors 3 UC professors with national medals

Highest honors in science and technology go to UC Berkeley and UC Santa Barbara faculty.