Silcon Valley at Night

A hub for technological innovation
and high-impact research

We are the UC in Silicon Valley. Like Silicon Valley, UC Santa Cruz doesn’t accept the status quo. Leading at the intersection of innovation and social justice, researchers are tackling big questions that lead to unexpected answers. With expertise in a range of fields—from human computer interaction to storage systems—UC Santa Cruz is a partner in the quest for innovation that changes our lives.

UCSC Silicon Valley Campus

A center for interdisciplinary learning

Beyond doctoral studies, the Baskin School of Engineering offers a range of unique, industry-informed professional master’s programs to advance your career and expand your professional network.


At Silicon Valley Extension, UCSC’s professional education branch, experts provide hands-on, mentorship-driven instruction in over 40 skill areas, catered to every stage of your career.

Baskin Engineering is dedicated to bold and socially responsible innovation. As a research and teaching hub, our faculty and Ph.D. students lead boundless research relevant to the local tech field — leveraging close ties with Silicon Valley industry partners to extend the impact of their cutting-edge work.

At UCSC’s SVC, Baskin Engineering is home to eight faculty members and nearly 30 Ph.D. students and postdocs, who are advancing knowledge across three industry-relevant areas:


Last modified: Sep 23, 2024