Browse Projects by Area of Interest
Berkeley faculty conduct their research in a richly interdisciplinary environment. Although faculty are grouped according to their school or departmental affiliation, an individual's work may address diverse fields of inquiry. Use the links below to get a broad array of projects in your area of interest. Don't just consider your major department -- open your mind and get a sense of the true breadth of research at Berkeley!
- Arts & Humanities
- examines literature, language or the arts, or is engaged in creative efforts. Could include, but not limited to, projects in art history, english and other language/ literature departments, classics, theater, philosophy, art practice, ethnic studies, women's studies, etc.
- Biological & Health Sciences
- examines life processes. Could include, but not limited to, projects in molecular and cell biology, plant and microbial biology, bioengineering, public health, and integrative biology
- Digital Humanities and Data Science
- bring together computer science, data management, and data analysis in a variety of areas of inquiry, in the digital humanities specifically to humanistic inquiry.
- Education, Cognition & Psychology
- examines the mind, the brain, and the learning process. Could include, but not limited to, projects in education, psychology, cognitive science, anthropology, etc.
- Engineering, Design & Technologies
- transforms the physical world and creates systems for information. Could include, but not limited to, projects in engineering, architecture and information management
- Environmental Issues
- examines the interactions of populations and the natural world. Could include, but not limited to, projects in environment science, engineering, environmental design, as well as social and cultural studies
- Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- examines the matter and principles governing the physical world. Could include, but not limited to, projects in chemistry, physics, astronomy, earth and planetary sciences, chemical engineering and mathematics.
- Social Sciences
- could include, but not limited to, projects in anthropology, ethnic studies, business, political sciences, history, sociology, city & regional planning, education, ethnic studies, women's studies, etc.
- 150 Years of Women at Berkeley
- see this page
- All Projects
- shows you the complete list of current projects.