Graduate Preparation Program
The Graduate Preparation Program (GPP) is a four-week intensive non-credit course offered in person on the main campus prior to the fall quarter, which is open to all current and […]
$1275
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Zhang, X. (STAT) – Predictive Generalized Variational Inference for Spatial Gaussian Process Model
Virtual EventSpatially dependent data are common in environmental and climate studies, where Gaussian process models are used for prediction and uncertainty quantification. Learning their covariance structure involves both statistical and computational challenges. Likelihood-based inference may be sensitive to covariance misspecification, while repeated evaluation of prediction-oriented criteria can be computationally demanding. To study these issues, we develop […]
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Devarajan, K. (ECE) – Towards Multimodal Detection of Neuronal Signaling using Graphene Heterostructures
Understanding neuronal function requires measurements that capture both the rapid dynamics and spatial organization of neural activity. Conventional neural interfaces often prioritize either high temporal resolution through electrophysiological recording or high spatial resolution through optical imaging, while integrating these modalities within a single interface remains challenging. This work seeks to develop a transparent, flexible, and […]
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Chen, Y. (STAT) – Flexible Bayesian Models for High-Dimensional and Longitudinal Discrete Data in Microbiome Studies
Virtual EventMultivariate dependent discrete data routinely arise in microbiome studies. Analyzing these data presents interesting statistical challenges, such as high dimensionality, excess zeros, large heterogeneity across samples, and temporal dependence in longitudinal studies. Drawing inferences about objects of primary scientific interest—such as temporal trajectories of microbial abundance, microbial interactions, clusters of microbes similarly associated with environmental […]
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Abdulaziz, A. (ECE) – Learning-Based Channel Estimation for Next-Generation Wireless Communications
Engineering 2 Engineering 2 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CAHybrid EventCoherent wireless reception depends on accurate channel state information (CSI), yet acquiring CSI through pilot transmission consumes time–frequency resources that could otherwise carry data. This tradeoff becomes more pronounced in time-varying and frequency-selective channels and in short-packet communications, where accurate channel estimation is challenging and pilot overhead can be significant. This dissertation investigates how CSI […]
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Valderrama, S. (CSE) – Closing Data Gaps for Cybersecurity AI Training and Evaluation
Engineering 2 Engineering 2 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CAHybrid EventArtificial intelligence and machine learning models depend on large and diverse datasets to learn patterns across different situations and generalize to cases they have not seen before. In cybersecurity, suitable data is difficult to find for two main reasons: first, sensitive information limits what organizations can share; second, public datasets often lack the coverage or […]
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Mirzanezhad, H. (EE) – Van der Waals materials-based memory devices for neuromorphic computing
Jack Baskin Engineering Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CAThe separation of memory and processing in conventional computer architectures leads to significant energy consumption associated with data transfer, known as the von Neumann bottleneck. Two-dimensional (2D) materials provide a promising platform for developing nanoscale memory devices for in-memory and neuromorphic computing because of their atomic-scale thickness, lack of dangling bonds, and ability to form […]
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September Slugs and Steins with University Archivist Kelsey Knox
Virtual EventSlime is on Their Side: Celebrating 40 (Official) Years of the UCSC Banana Slug Mascot While rumors and stories abound about the sea lion vs. banana slug controversy of the 1980s, the full history of the banana slug as UCSC’s long-running student chosen mascot has rarely been explored. In honor of the 40th anniversary of […]
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Tornoe, S. (ECE) – Improving the UV optical response and suppressing surface plasmon resonance in aluminum and silver base telescope mirrors
2300 Delaware Avenue 2300 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz, CAHybrid EventAluminum and silver are excellent metal-bases for astronomical telescopes designed for broadband spectral measurements. In particular silver excels in the violet to infrared spectral range range with over 95% reflectance. In turn aluminum excels deep ultra-violet to infrared with over 90% reflectance across the bulk of its spectral range. In astronomical telescope optics, each percent […]
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How to Apply to the Premed Postbacc Program
Silicon Valley Campus 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, United StatesJoin UC Santa Cruz Healthcare Pathways for a live online information session to learn about our Premed Postbacc Cohort, Premed and Pre-Health DIY Pathways, and other program offerings. We’ll provide an overview of our programs and cover how to apply for our next admissions cycle. We’ll also discuss the application process, admissions timeline, coursework, advising, MCAT preparation, […]
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Headrick, C. (BMEB) – The Regulation of mRNA Cleavage in Nonsense-mediated mRNA Decay: From Inside (intra-pathway determinants) Out (extra-pathway regulation)
Biomedical Sciences Building 575 McLaughlin DriveNonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD) is a translation-coupled quality control pathway that degrades mRNAs that harbor a premature termination codon (PTC) and 5-30% of normal cellular mRNAs. The NMD field sits at a pivotal moment with recent developments that endonucleolytic cleavage is the primary mechanism of mRNA decay conserved across metazoans. Discovery of a conserved NMD […]
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Mastoras, M. (BMEB) – Polishing genome assemblies and leveraging their improved quality to study centromere variation
Physical Sciences Building Physical Sciences Building, Santa Cruz, CAHybrid EventA complete and accurate genome reconstruction serves as the foundation for studying an organism’s biology and the mechanisms underlying disease. It is particularly critical for reference genomes, which provide a universal coordinate system for downstream genomic analysis. Errors or missing sequences in a reference genome create bias in all of the studies built on top […]
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Earth Friendly Gardening: Protecting Wildlife & the Environment
Join UC Master Gardeners at the UCSC Arboretum for class no. 4 of 4 that teaches you how to help protect the environment and support local wildlife.
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Santa Cruz Pickwick Club presents: Christie Mysteries
Village murders! Occult conspiracies! A modern mystery tinged with the uncanny! Join the Pickwick Club as we explore Dickens and Christie across four landmark detective novels.
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First Saturday Tour at the Arboretum
Arboretum 122 Arboretum Road, Santa Cruz, CAFirst Saturday Tours are a wonderful way to introduce yourself to the Arboretum or to deepen your knowledge of the Arboretum’s plant collections. Each tour is a little different depending on the time of year, the interests of the tour guide, and the people who join in. For example, you might learn about the birds […]
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Under the Mantle of an Idocile Dream: Film Screening and Conversation with Denise Carrascosa and Gina Dent
Institute of the Arts and Sciences 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, United StatesThe Institute of the Arts and Sciences invites you to a screening of the video-performance Under the Mantle of an Idocile Dream (Bruna Castro, Brasil, 2026), followed by a conversation between Denise Carrascosa and Gina Dent around the historical, political and spiritual relations between Afro-Brazilian ancestrality, visual arts and abolition feminism in Brazil. Denise Carrascosa is a writer, […]
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Kraw Lecture: Could a “Super El Niño” be coming?
The Quad Conference Center 2400 Sand Hill Rd, Menlo Park, CA, United StatesUC Santa Cruz researchers are closely tracking the development of a potential “super El Niño” this year. In this Kraw Lecture, two UC Santa Cruz experts will explore the natural forces that drive El Niño events, how scientists forecast major climate shifts, and what current research can tell us about the months ahead. While every […]
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Rioters: Unruly Images and Freedom Experiments with Patrícia Freitas
Institute of the Arts and Sciences 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, United StatesThe Institute of the Arts and Sciences invites you to a screening of three short films by Patrícia Freitas about women and incarceration in Brazil, followed by a conversation with the filmmaker. Fleeing Firminas features moments of women inside the Women’s Penal Complex of Salvador in Bahia, Brazil participating in the creative writing workshops . […]
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Santa Cruz Pickwick Club presents: Christie Mysteries
Village murders! Occult conspiracies! A modern mystery tinged with the uncanny! Join the Pickwick Club as we explore Dickens and Christie across four landmark detective novels.
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23rd Annual Graduate Research Symposium
Physical Sciences Building Physical Sciences Building, Santa Cruz, CAThis event celebrates and highlights the work of UCSC graduate students in all academic divisions. Any enrolled graduate student is welcome to present either a poster, talk, or mixed media presentation. The event is free and open to the public.