Disinformation nation: What can we do to crack the code?
11/20/23 — Berkeley researchers “probe the corrosive effects of algorithms, machine learning and other exotic technologies” and offer possible solutions
Public policy
Yardi Scholarship Program seeks to leverage technology to advance democratic principles
11/17/23 — Inaugural cohort of scholars aspires “to create insightful, publicly minded solutions to the many challenges to democracy”
Women leaders at six top research universities urge more diversity in semiconductor workforce
10/23/23 — Science: Dean Tsu-Jae King Liu part of new consortium aiming to improve training in microelectronics to meet increased demand
Inioluwa Deborah Raji and Stuart Russell among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in AI
09/13/23 — TIME Magazine: Berkeley engineers grapple with the ethical and safety issues related to AI
Richard Simpson, pioneering safety regulator, dies
07/27/23 — Washington Post: Simpson (B.S.'56 EECS), founding chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, was 93
Study finds racial gap in air quality may persist under Biden program
07/25/23 — Berkeley News: Berkeley researchers point to administration’s decision not to include racial demographics in a new tool that will be used to evaluate proposed regulations or policies
Northwest University Semiconductor Network plans to build semiconductor workforce of the future
06/13/23 — UC Berkeley among 13 universities partnering with government and industry “to expand the educational opportunities for students to graduate with the skills and knowledge needed to meet this moment in our nation’s history”
Ken Goldberg: Let’s embrace the creative possibilities of AI
06/09/23 — Berkeley Blog: Professor of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research shares his view that engaging with AI’s unique form of creativity could lead to unexpected new discoveries
Smart and in charge
05/17/23 — As California moves toward an electric vehicle future, professor Scott Moura is creating a smart charging system that promotes grid stability.
Life isn’t fair … yet
05/17/23 — Berkeley engineers have demonstrated the first proven approach to creating fairer algorithms.
Researchers reveal the ‘hidden’ costs of drinkable water
05/04/23 — Successful water treatment technologies require a deeper understanding of users’ challenges
Chancellor Christ, Dean Liu chart future for semiconductor industry
04/20/23 — Tsu-Jae King Liu, dean of UC Berkeley’s College of Engineering, joined Chancellor Carol Christ in an open letter outlining plans to expand and diversify the nation’s semiconductor workforce
When will cars be fully self-driving?
04/18/23 The Wall Street Journal — Wall Street Journal: UC Berkeley EECS professor Alexandre Bayen and other experts weigh in on what the future holds for autonomous vehicles
What is ChatGPT’s future in higher education?
03/21/23 — Berkeley experts in artificial intelligence are studying how ChatGPT and similar tools will transform everything from admissions screening and research to writing college essays
Researchers to help reduce wildfire risk with dynamic modeling, serious games
12/20/22 — CITRIS: With a $2.5 million NSF grant, an interdisciplinary UC team led by civil engineering professor Kenichi Soga is partnering with Bay Area communities to help residents respond to natural disasters more quickly — and more safely.
Dean’s note: The CHIPS Act: A call to action
11/07/22 — Berkeley Engineering will play a prominent role in efforts to address the workforce needs of the U.S. semiconductor industry.
Berkeley web3 and crypto summit tackles financial inclusion, climate issue
10/12/22 — Crypto industry leaders, scholars, government and consumer groups collaborate on blockchain policy and regulations
EPIC Data Lab harnesses computer science to help society
09/13/22 — CDSS: New lab is building data tools that allow justice system workers, journalists and other non-programmers to benefit from the latest computer science advances
CHIPS Act includes new support for workforce training, providing opportunities for higher ed
08/09/22 — Dean Liu weighs in on consequential new bill to re-shore semiconductor manufacturing in the United States
Commentary: Failing to act on climate change is robbing future generations of choices
07/12/22 — Chicago Tribune: CEE professor Ashok Gadgil and other frustrated scientists call for a reorientation of climate research to drive effective action and transformative change