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Meet the full cohort across Math, Stats, Earth Science, and Psychology:

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Welcoming the Newest Faculty to the MLPS Division | Division of Mathematical, Life and Physical Sciences
The Division of Mathematical, Life, and Physical Sciences is thrilled to welcome the outstanding new faculty who have joined us. Their expertise spans a wide range of disciplines, from the complexitie...
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January 13, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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From plant genetics to fire-prone landscapes.

Welcome to our colleagues in EEMB & Geography!

▪️ Jesús Martínez-Gómez, Audrey Thellman, Yong Zhou ▪️ Brian Codding

#Ecology #Geography #UCSB
Headshot of Jesús Martínez-Gómez, Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology. Text reads: "Researches the evolution and genetics of plant reproductive structures, focusing on monkeyflowers and other native plants." Headshot of Audrey Thellman, Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology. Text reads: "Examines how climate-driven changes in ice, snow, and nutrients affect freshwater ecosystems and carbon cycling." Headshot of Zijian Yao, Department of Mathematics, standing outdoors at night with lights in the background. Text reads: "Explores arithmetic geometry and number theory." Headshot of Brian Codding, Environmental Studies Program and Department of Geography, wearing a cap and jacket in a snowy environment. Text reads: "Studying how humans and environments interact with one another across the past, present, and future."
January 13, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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From exoplanets to sustainable energy.

Welcome to our colleagues in Physics & Chemistry!

▪️ Prateek Agrawal, Brendan Bowler, Caitlin Casey ▪️ Grace Han (@gracegdhan.bsky.social)

#UCSBPhysics #Chemistry #STEM
Headshot of Prateek Agrawal, Department of Physics. Text reads: "Combining physical insight, technical mathematics, and creative ideas to solve fundamental questions in physics." Headshot of Brendan Bowler, Department of Physics. Text reads: "Studies exoplanets to understand how planetary systems form and to search for potentially habitable worlds." Headshot of Caitlin Casey, Department of Physics, smiling with mountains in the background. Text reads: "Studying the formation of the universe’s most massive galaxies using cutting-edge telescopes." Headshot of Grace Han, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, wearing a blue lab coat in a lab setting. Text reads: "Designs light-driven molecular materials inspired by nature to support sustainable energy and recyclable technologies."
January 13, 2026 at 6:08 PM