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Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering

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Engineering Opportunity Into Innovation.

At UC Riverside’s Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering, students learn by doing. Through rigorous engineering and computing programs, hands-on research, makerspaces, industry partnerships, and a supportive community, BCOE prepares students to solve real-world problems and lead with purpose.

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Choose from 25+ programs at every stage of your journey. Hands-on learning, faculty mentorship, and research opportunities prepare students to lead in industries and communities that continue to evolve.

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Undergraduate Degrees

Build a strong foundation and gain hands-on experience.

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Combined BS+MS Pathways

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Graduate & Ph.D. Programs

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Online Master's Degrees

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BCOE News

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Countdown to UCR's 72nd Commencement
A roundup of commencement must-knows for graduating students and their families.
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Erfan Shayegani
AI consortium names UCR doctoral student as a 'rising star'
UC Riverside graduate student Erfan Shayegani has been named a 2026 MLCommons Rising Star, an honor recognizing emerging researchers whose work is helping shape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and computing systems.
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New USDA-funded research targets faster foodborne pathogen detection
Chen’s research program focuses on developing bioengineering and biosensing approaches for food safety, environmental monitoring, and clinical diagnostics, with a particular interest in CRISPR-Cas protein engineering. The new USDA-funded project builds on that work by applying molecular detection tools to a major food-safety challenge.
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Research With Real Impact

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Cleaner Air

New technologies developed at CE-CERT are helping improve air quality and support healthier communities across California and beyond.

 

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Intelligent Robotics

Robotic systems designed at BCOE improve automation, mobility, and human interaction across emerging technologies.

 

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Brain Health

Neurotechnology research is helping patients recover movement, regain independence, and improve quality of life after injury or illness.

 

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Securing Systems

Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity research at BCOE helps strengthen privacy, safety, and digital trust in an increasingly connected world.

 

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Undergraduate Research Starts Early Here

BCOE students work alongside faculty in labs, design teams, and industry-sponsored projects — gaining hands-on experience that prepares them to lead in graduate school, startups, and global engineering companies.

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