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  • Santa Clara University Unveils Two Online Engineering Certificates

    SANTA CLARA, Calif, March 15, 2024 – In an effort to meet the growing demand from Silicon Valley companies and prospective graduate students, Santa Clara University’s School of Engineering is proud to announce the launch of its Online Certificate in Robotics and Automation and Online Certificate in Applied Bioengineering programs.

  • Santa Clara University School of Engineering Introduces Ph.D. Program in Bioengineering

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 7, 2023— To meet the increasing demand from students and industry, as well as to further enhance the academic quality and reputation of the Department of Bioengineering, Santa Clara University's School of Engineering has introduced a Ph.D. degree program in Bioengineering. By establishing a Ph.D. program in Bioengineering, the School of Engineering is taking a significant stride towards strengthening its research program.

  • Opening a Career Path to Biotechnology for Underrepresented Students

    March 27, 2023—A $300,000 grant from the Genentech Foundation, through their Health Equity and Diversity in STEM Innovation Fund, is enabling Santa Clara University to offer career preparation,  specialized learning modules, and stipends to underrepresented or first-generation college students to consider careers in biotechnology or biopharmaceuticals. 

  • Santa Clara University Engages Virtual Reality for Dementia Caregiving Training

    On-location filming wraps in the first milestone towards a VR training experience.

    Santa Clara University students and faculty have recently completed a groundbreaking virtual reality training program for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers, which they will be testing at a local dementia care program and a home health agency in Washington, D.C.

  • Santa Clara University Engages Virtual Reality for Dementia Caregiving Training

    On-location filming wraps in the first milestone towards a VR training experience.

    Santa Clara University students and faculty recently completed filming a groundbreaking virtual reality training program for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers. The program walks a caregiver virtually through several scenarios in which a person living with Alzheimer’s becomes agitated, confused or aggressive during sundowning–a common symptom of the disease.

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