Computational Media Department

The Computational Media (CM) Department within the Baskin School of Engineering engages in boundary-pushing research and education that integrates technical, interpretive, and design work to create human-centered media that address complex problems for societal impact.

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  • Close-up abstract image of a circuit board with glowing lines and interconnected pathways.

    Johns, M. (CMPM) – Playing Together in a Co-Designed Future: Building Resilience Through Community-Centered Gameful Design

    Engineering 2 Engineering 2 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA
    Hybrid Event

    Complex societal problems (e.g. wicked problems) such as those brought on by climate change can be addressed through a combination of Research through Design (RtD), co-design, and Serious Games (SG) by inviting affected communities to take part in developing iterative, experimental solutions and exploring their potential impact. In the course of my research, I have […]

  • A man wearing a white shirt and purple dress jacket stands in front of a courtyard. He has a VR device on his forehead.

    CM Seminar – Robby Ratan, “Examining AI-Infused Pedagogy in Non-Technical Undergrad Classes: AI-vatars, Book-bots, and CompAInions, Oh My”

    Engineering 2 Engineering 2 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA

    Presented by: Rabindra (Robby) Ratan Description: “Novel communication technologies have always presented challenges and opportunities in education. Since my days as a wee assistant professor of media and information, I have embraced this chaos. In 2015, I implemented avatar-based discussion forums into my classes to study the Proteus effect (i.e., the phenomenon of avatar characteristics influencing […]

  • Close-up abstract image of a circuit board with glowing lines and interconnected pathways.

    Ehrlich, D. (CM) – Designing Open Microscopy Tools for Neuroscience Research

    Virtual Event

    Advances in microscopy have transformed our understanding of biological systems, yet the high cost and limited accessibility of commercial imaging platforms continue to re- strict their use in many research settings. This thesis presents the design and development of open hardware microscopy tools for neuroscience research, with a focus on integrating user- centered design principles […]

  • A graphic advertising the "stem culture festival" with the date "May 15, 1-4pm" and the Baskin Engineering logo

    STEM Culture Festival

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    Jack Baskin Engineering Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA

    The STEM Culture Festival is returning to UC Santa Cruz on Friday, May 15 from 1-4pm in the Baskin Engineering Courtyard. Join us! This year, we’re expanding with even more […]

  • hack.dev presents: NemoClaw NVIDIA x ASUS Hackathon at UC Santa Cruz. May 15-16, 2026.

    NemoClaw NVIDIA x ASUS Hackathon @ UC Santa Cruz

    NemoClaw NVIDIA x ASUS Hackathon @ UC Santa Cruz
    Kresge College R-3 Suites, Santa Cruz, CA

    Welcome to the premier physical AI hackathon on the West Coast. We are bringing together the top 200 AI, infrastructure, and hardware engineers to build autonomous, agentic applications on the NVIDIA NemoClaw stack. ​You aren’t just calling APIs, you are building on enterprise-grade hardware. ​The Tracks: The Edge Track: 40 exclusive teams will be granted […]

  • Three silhouetted figures talking, overlaid with graphics of digital data, charts, and technology interfaces.

    Maram, S. (CM) – Scripture To Console: The Nexus between Religion and Digital Play

    Virtual Event

    Religion has historically been a profound force for global mobilization, shaping geopolitics, economies, and geography. Similarly, contemporary interactive media, with video games at the forefront, has moved beyond mere entertainment to become a powerful vehicle for communication, narrative, and inspiration, reaching millions worldwide. This dissertation investigates the intersection of these two influential forces: religion and […]

  • Student presents research in the BE courtyard

    Annual BE Student Project Showcase

    The annual BE Student Project Showcase celebrates the innovative work and accomplishments of undergraduate engineers in capstone courses and research pathways.