seismograph A seismograph, or seismometer, is an instrument used to detect and record earthquakes. Generally, it consists of a mass attached to a fixed base. During an earthquake, the base moves and the mass does not. The motion of the base with respect to the mass is commonly transformed into an electrical voltage. The electrical voltage is recorded on paper, magnetic tape, or another recording medium.
Regents Scholarship Program The Regents of the University of California established the prestigious Regents Scholarship Award in 1962 to recognize incoming undergraduates of outstanding academic achievement and promise. At UCSB, the award is coordinated by the Office of Admissions.
Scholarships help promising students obtain a quality education. A merit scholarship is a type of financial aid that does not have to be paid back and helps individuals pay for the cost of their college education. Merit scholarships are awarded based on a high level of achievement in athletics, academics or the arts, as well as some special interests. National Merit Scholars The National Merit Scholarship Corporation, or NMSC, is a nonprofit entity that grants merit-based scholarships. Many other entities grant merit scholarships in addition to the NMSC although national merit scholars receive a high degree of respect because of the highly competitive nature of the awards. National merit scholars are chosen from over 1.5 million entrants, and after several rounds of qualification, only 8,400 are chosen for the final awards.