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Embodied AI Research Takes Center Stage at San Diego Robotics Forum

November 18, 2025

Embodied AI Research Takes Center Stage at San Diego Robotics Forum

The San Diego Robotics Forum celebrated its 10th anniversary Nov. 5, 2025 with talks from startup founders who are also alumni, entrepreneur guest speakers, and engineering faculty whose work probes the limits of what is possible in robotics and artificial intelligence.This year’s event, organized by the UC San Diego Contextual Robotics Institute, centered on the theme of bridging embodied AI and applications. Throughout the day, speakers detailed how AI, generative and otherwise, could be applied to healthcare, disaster monitoring, and more.    Full Story


Sweat-powered Sticker Turns Your Drinking Cup into a Health Sensor

November 10, 2025

Sweat-powered Sticker Turns Your Drinking Cup into a Health Sensor

Engineers have developed a battery-free electronic sticker that attaches to everyday objects like a drinking cup and monitors vitamin C levels from a person’s fingertip sweat. The technology could make personal nutrition monitoring as effortless as holding a cup of coffee. Full Story


The 2026 San Diego Wireless Summit

November 6, 2025

The 2026 San Diego Wireless Summit

We are pleased to announce the dates for the premier annual event hosted by the UC San Diego Center for Wireless Communications (CWC) and Qualcomm: Thursday, January 22nd & Friday, January 23rd, 2026. The 2026 Summit will focus on the cutting-edge theme of: Wireless Intelligence: Bridging Physical Systems & Human-Centric AI. Full Story


Could Mobile Batteries Enable Electric Construction Vehicles and Enhance Grid Resilience?

October 30, 2025

Could Mobile Batteries Enable Electric Construction Vehicles and Enhance Grid Resilience?

In a first-of-its-kind test, engineers at UC San Diego are experimenting with large, mobile batteries to both charge electric construction vehicles, and also support a more resilient electric grid. Full Story



EPRP Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply to EPRP if I am from a different university?

No, only UCSD ECE students may apply.

Can I apply to EPRP even though I am currently not an ECE student?

No, only ECE students may apply.  

Can Ph.D. students apply for the EPRP program?

No, it is only open to all B.S. and M.S. students.

Can a student apply for different projects from different professors simultaneously?

Yes, you may apply for any two projects.

SRIP Frequently Asked Questions

Program Eligibility

Can I apply to SRIP if I am from a different university?

No, only UCSD ECE students may apply.

Can I apply to SRIP even though I am currently not an ECE student?

No, only ECE students may apply.  

Can Ph.D. students apply for the SRIP program?

No, it is only open to all UCSD ECE undergraduate and M.S. students.

The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department traces its roots back to the establishment of the Applied Electrophysics department in 1965, under its founding chair Henry Booker. Through a succession of department realignments emerged today’s ECE in 1987, when the then-combined Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department was split into two departments. Since then, ECE has earned a world-class reputation for producing top-notch engineers for industry and academia.

By the Numbers

$38M+

In Research
Expenditures

17,000+

Alumni

2,200+

Remarkable
Students

65

Award-Winning
Faculty