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SUMMARY:Shadmon\, R. (CS) - Proximal Byzantine Agreement
DESCRIPTION:Research on fault-tolerance protocols for approximate Byzantine agreement\n(ABA) has largely focused on ensuring that distributed processes remain\nconsistent despite fewer than 1/3 faulty processes. Yet in many\nreal systems\, consistency is only useful when it enables processes to\nmake accurate decisions from replicated\, noisy\, and potentially\nadversarially corrupted data relative to an ideal fault-free baseline.\nThis limitation is increasingly important in edge applications such as\nautonomous vehicles\, drone networks\, smart cities\, manufacturing\, and\nsensor-based systems\, where agreement directly drives downstream\nactions. At the same time\, many existing ABA protocols impose\nimpractical requirements\, such as replica counts that grow with data\ndimensionality or prior knowledge of the maximum distance between values\nproposed by each process. \nWe introduce Stochastic Byzantine Agreement (SBA)\, a new problem\nformulation in which the goal is to estimate an output from n replicated\nvalues consisting of n-f nonfaulty outputs generated by an\nunderlying stochastic process and f arbitrarily chosen\nByzantine outputs. We then present Proximal Byzantine Agreement\n(PBA)\, a stochastic agreement protocol that solves SBA by enabling\nconsumers to infer the most likely ideal output conditioned on the\noutputs they receive. In addition\, PBA provides a region\nguarantee that\, as we prove\, always contains the corresponding\nfault-free stochastic estimate of the true value. \nWe describe the design of PBA\, formalize its guarantees\, and evaluate\nits accuracy against existing techniques using stochastic simulations\nacross symmetric and asymmetric distributions and multiple system\nconfigurations. We also evaluate runtime overhead and performance in a\nfollow-the-leader drone network simulator and in a Java implementation on\nRaspberry Pis using a real-world adaptive cruise control dataset. Our\nresults show that PBA performs competitively across all evaluated\nsettings and especially well under simulated Byzantine attack. Most\nnotably\, PBA maintains stable accuracy as dimensionality increases\,\noutperforming methods that require up to 10x more replicas}\nand incur up to 10x greater computation time per agreement\ndecision. \nEvent Host: Roy Shadmon\, Ph.D. Candidate\, Computer Science  \nAdvisor: Owen Arden \nZoom: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/98390167664?pwd=DwkNuUSRaZRKXYb7pQbDYXgf7HFFPg.1 \nPasscode: pba
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/shadmon-r-cs-proximal-byzantine-agreement/
LOCATION:Engineering 2\, Engineering 2 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Ph.D. Presentations
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SUMMARY:Narcan Training for Faculty and Staff
DESCRIPTION:Register for the Zoom link. \nNarcan is a life-saving opioid overdose reversal drug. Join us in this workshop as we learn the following: \n\nHow to use Narcan\nWhen to use Narcan\nNarcan FAQs\nWhere to find Narcan locally\n\nRegister for the Zoom link. To learn more\, please visit the Narcan wellness initiative webpage. For trainings\, please visit the Occupational Health Training website. \nFor questions or to schedule a training for your team\, please contact Occupational Health Specialist\, Elizabeth Tomlinson\, at ektomlin@ucsc.edu.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/narcan-training-for-faculty-and-staff-3/2026-05-14/1/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Risk Services and Occupational Health":MAILTO:ektomlin@ucsc.edu
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SUMMARY:SlugCents "Words That Impress: Creating a Great Résumé & Cover Letter"
DESCRIPTION:Crafting a fantastic Resume and Cover Letter are the key to getting an interview and landing a job!  Join us at the SlugCents office (Hahn 203) for this informative workshop that will cover best practices for resume and cover letter development.  You’ll gain understanding about the perfect format\, navigating AI filters\, and how to write captivating resume bullet points and engaging cover letter paragraphs.  The presentation will be 40 minutes\, followed by 20 minutes of optional worktime here in our office with coaches to give you brief input. \nWe will provide captions for the presentation. If you have disability-related needs\, please contact the Career Success office at csuccess@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-4420 as soon as possible. \nYOU BELONG HERE\nPrograms and services are open to all\, consistent with state and federal law\, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service\, faculty program\, or community event—is designed to be accessible\, inclusive\, and respectful of all identities. To learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/slugcents-words-that-impress-creating-a-great-resume-cover-letter/
LOCATION:Hahn 203-SlugCents\, Hahn Student Services\, Room 203 400 Hahn Road\, Santa Cruz\, 95064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Slug Cents":MAILTO:slugcents@ucsc.edu
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SUMMARY:QB3/QBI Pre-Hackathon Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting pre-hackathon mixer at University of California\, Santa Cruz! Get ready to mingle\, form teams\, and start brainstorming ideas for your projects before the QBI Hackathon kicks off at UCSF in June 2026. \nAgenda\n5:00 PM – Doors Open\n5:30 PM – Pitch Session\n6:00 PM – Networking & Mingling \nWe can’t wait to see the ideas and projects that will be presented at the mixer. Whether you’re presenting or simply attending to learn more and meet potential teammates\, this event is an excellent opportunity to start building connections within our vibrant community of participants. \nDon’t miss out on this chance to get inspired and kickstart your hackathon experience. To attend\, please RSVP  – https://qbi.ucsf.edu/events/hackathon-mixer-ucsc-2026 \nThe QBI hackathon is a 48-hour event connecting the developer community in the Bay Area with the scientists from the three QB3 campuses (UCSF\, UCB and UCSC)\, during which we work together on cutting edge biomedical problems. One of the highlights of our pre-hackathon mixer is the opportunity for participants to showcase their ideas\, projects\, or concepts to the group.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/qb3-qbi-pre-hackathon-mixer/
LOCATION:Rachel Carson College\, 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Conferences,Reception
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SUMMARY:Learn more about high school health pathways
DESCRIPTION:At this interactive info session about our new program for college-bound high schoolers\, program staff will talk about the UC Santa Cruz High School Health Pathways Summer Academy\, a six-week session of transformative learning\, in-person\, at the Silicon Valley Campus of UC Santa Cruz. \nGet hands-on learning in diverse topics such as: \n\nHuman biology\nMicroscopy\nPublic health advocacy\nExpert mentorship\nField experiences\nCapstone project\n\nAttend to learn more about the program and how to apply. Applications are due May 16th. \nWho should attend?\nHigh school students\, parents\, and advisors are invited to join the discussion and bring questions. \nSponsor\nThis session is sponsored by the UC Santa Cruz Premed Postbacc Program. \n  \nCLAIM YOUR SEAT. 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/learn-more-about-high-school-health-pathways-3/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Robert L. Sinsheimer Distinguished Lecture in Biology: Global Vaccines and Immunizations in a Time of Climate Change\, Mega Cities\, and Anti-science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Dr. Peter Hotez\, a world-renowned vaccine scientist\, pediatrician\, and Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. A graduate of Yale\, Cornell\, and Rockefeller University\, Dr. Hotez has dedicated his career to global health\, co-developing low-cost COVID-19 vaccines administered to over 100 million people in India and Indonesia. \nBeyond the lab\, Dr. Hotez is one of the nation’s most prominent “science explainers\,” tirelessly combating the rise of anti-science sentiment. In this lecture\, he will discuss the themes of his current book\, Science Under Siege (co-authored with climate scientist Michael Mann)\, offering a front-line perspective on defending scientific integrity and public health in an era of unprecedented challenge.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/2026-robert-l-sinsheimer-distinguished-lecture-in-biology-global-vaccines-and-immunizations-in-a-time-of-climate-change-mega-cities-and-anti-science/
LOCATION:Colleges Nine and John R. Lewis College Multi-purpose Room\, 615 College Nine Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:2026 Robert L. Sinsheimer Distinguished Lecture in Biology: Global Vaccines and Immunizations in a Time of Climate Change\, Mega Cities\, and Anti-science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Dr. Peter Hotez\, a world-renowned vaccine scientist\, pediatrician\, and Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. A graduate of Yale\, Cornell\, and Rockefeller University\, Dr. Hotez has dedicated his career to global health\, co-developing low-cost COVID-19 vaccines administered to over 100 million people in India and Indonesia. \nBeyond the lab\, Dr. Hotez is one of the nation’s most prominent “science explainers\,” tirelessly combating the rise of anti-science sentiment. In this lecture\, he will discuss the themes of his current book\, Science Under Siege (co-authored with climate scientist Michael Mann)\, offering a front-line perspective on defending scientific integrity and public health in an era of unprecedented challenge.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/2026-robert-l-sinsheimer-distinguished-lecture-in-biology-global-vaccines-and-immunizations-in-a-time-of-climate-change-mega-cities-and-anti-science-2/
LOCATION:Colleges Nine and John R. Lewis College Multi-purpose Room\, 615 College Nine Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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