THE POWER OF FIVE UC NOYCE INITIATIVE ADVANCES DIGITAL INNOVATION
By Sarah Colwell On December 12, 2023, the University of California (UC) system internally announced the public launch of the UC Noyce Initiative, a consortium uniting five UC campuses—Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, San Francisco and Santa Barbara—in a collaborative effort to drive digital innovation. Established through a generous gift from the Robert N. Noyce Trust in 2020, the Initiative honors the legacy of Robert N. Noyce, the co-founder of Intel and inventor of the microchip, and his late wife Ann S. Bowers. Often hailed as the “Mayor of Silicon Valley,” Noyce's groundbreaking work laid the foundation for modern computing. He and Bowers’ commitment to innovation continues to inspire technological advancement. The UC Noyce Initiative embodies the Power of Five, leveraging the unique strengths and expertise of each participating campus to address pressing challenges in digital innovation. Current research priorities include computational health, cybersecurity, and quantum computing. By fostering cross- campus collaborations, the initiative aims to accelerate discoveries and translate them into solutions that benefit society. Since its pilot phase in the 2021-22 academic year, the Initiative has funded more than three dozen research projects, engaging multi-campus teams, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students. This collaborative approach not only advances research but also cultivates the next generation of innovators, reflecting Noyce's enduring legacy of mentorship and support for emerging talent. The announcement marks a significant milestone in the UC Noyce Initiative's mission to harness collective expertise and drive digital innovation for the public good.
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