Vice Chancellor for Research Michael Witherell

Research is one of the University of California’s three fundamental missions, along with teaching and public service. Researchers at UCSB investigate the physical world humans inhabit and the social and cultural systems we construct, in search of new knowledge and deeper understanding. The quality of teaching at the university is enhanced by integrating both the products and the methods of research into the classroom. We are also committed to educating scholar-teachers for the future.

The goal of the Office of Research is to promote outstanding research at UCSB. We seek to expand and improve the research program throughout the university: in arts, education, engineering, humanities, natural and social sciences. The primary criteria for selecting research directions are the potential for UCSB researchers to make truly significant advances and the alignment of the research with the educational program.

The major responsibilities for the Vice Chancellor for Research are to manage the Office of Research and to oversee several interdisciplinary research institutes.

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