UC Santa Cruz faculty, staff, and students drive pioneering research, service, and scholarship, earning top honors. These awards reflect their commitment to bold ideas, social and environmental justice, and transformative innovation.
2024 fellows: American Association for the Advancement of Science
David Deamer, emeritus professor of biomolecular engineering
Theodore “Ted” Holman, professor of chemistry and biochemistry
Raphael “Raphe” Kudela, distinguished professor of ocean sciences
2024 members: American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Lise Getoor, Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Jack Baskin Chair of Computer Engineering
Karen Tei Yamashita, Professor Emerita of Literature and Creative Writing
Patricia Zavella, Professor Emerita of Latin American and Latino Studies
National Academy of Sciences (NAS)
Diane Gifford-Gonzalez, distinguished research Professor emerita of anthropology
Emily Brodsky, professor of Earth and planetary sciences at UC Santa Cruz
Francis Nimmo, professor of Earth and planetary sciences at UC Santa Cruz
Pulitzer Prize recipients
UC Santa Cruz is home to 10 winners of 12 Pulitzer Prizes. Their writing has given voice to victims and changemakers alike, covered corruption and disease, and told tales of the sea with creativity and purpose.
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Endowed chairs
Endowed chairs, funded by donors, support distinguished scholars in teaching, research, and service. This prestigious honor helps attract top faculty and academic talent.
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