Number of UCSB Patents, Inventions Increases in 2008

From the atomic force microscope to light-emitting diodes, UC Santa Barbara has cemented its place as a world leader in scientific advancements and inventions. Now, thanks to UCSB's growing research enterprise, the campus has seen the number of inventions and patents –– and the income they generate –– rise dramatically over the past three years. All told, UCSB had 611 active inventions in its