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Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Moving groundbreaking research and discovery out of the lab and into the marketplace.

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.
From student to modern-day abolitionist
UC Santa Cruz organization founded and run by students helps free slave laborers.
Play piano with this virtual reality glove
It's a leap forward with potential applications that are even more dazzling.
UC Merced launches countywide food and ag exchange
Campus partners with CropMobster to help grow the local food economy and connect people in need.