This comprehensive session covers what you need to know to feel prepared for your first year in the sciences. We’ll explore course formats (lectures, labs, tutorials), academic expectations, time management strategies, and support systems. Learn how to navigate challenges and make the most of your university experience, both inside and outside the classroom. To receive […]
Build Stronger Teams and a Smarter HR Strategy What does it take to grow and lead high-performing teams in today’s AI-enhanced workplace? Hear from Philip Ziman, chair of the Human Resource Management certificate program at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension. Learn about the practical, people-focused program designed for current and aspiring HR professionals. Topics Connect HR […]
Customer-Driven Marketing: Build the Skills Today’s Marketers Need In a world where buyers expect personalization, speed, and relevance, staying ahead means mastering modern, AI-enhanced marketing strategies. Explore how UCSC Silicon Valley’s Marketing Management certificate helps you align marketing and sales, harness the power of social selling, and launch data-driven, multi-channel campaigns that truly connect with […]
Creating the Experience: UX, AI, and Responsive Design Join us for a dynamic UX info session that blends creativity, technology, and collaboration. Discover how UX and AI work together, explore the principles of user-centered design, and see how advanced CSS brings responsive, visually stunning interfaces to life. We’ll highlight 3 engaging courses Collaborative Design: Enhancing […]
Design the Future of Semiconductors with Arvind Vidyarthi Curious about where a career in chip design can take you? Join Program Chair Arvind Vidyarthi for an inside look at our Silicon Chip Design & Semiconductor Engineering certificate—a program built for engineers who want to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. Whether you're drawn to […]
How can flying robots help us track the air we breathe—and the pollutants we can't see? In this talk, I’ll share how our team uses aerial robotic systems—commonly known as drones—to measure wind patterns and detect airborne pollutants in places that are hard to reach with traditional monitoring equipment. These systems are helping us better […]
It seems we always have too much to do at work in too little time. Join us as we explore innovative approaches to thinking and operating, while also engaging with proven best practices in time management and productivity. You’ll come away from this knowing how to prioritize competing tasks, minimize interruptions, communicate boundaries to colleagues, […]
During this event, participants will have the opportunity to connect with academic advisors, faculty, and peer advisors to discuss: major requirements tips on how to smoothly transfer into the respective major various career pathways alumni from their department have pursued
Practical AI for workplace automation Discover how nontechnical professionals can harness the power of AI in everyday work. Join program chair Hien Luu for an inside look at AI Business Practices—a hands-on specialization designed to help you boost efficiency with free, easy-to-use AI tools and smart prompt strategies. Work Smarter, Not Harder Learn how to […]
Timely, effective and culturally appropriate communication is needed to encourage development and adoption of sustainable climate actions that mitigate the impacts of climate change. Toward this effort, our symposium will bring together journalists, researchers, community leaders, local officials and politicians to identify opportunities and best practices for developing and communicating climate change solutions with diverse […]
Are you looking to land an internship for the Summer of 2026? Believe it or not, now is the time to start preparing! Join us for a practical webinar designed to help you kick start your search with confidence. Whether you’re gearing up for your first application cycle or looking for new tips, this session […]
Join Extension partner, the National Human Resources Association, as they explore how to build a talent acquisition function grounded in capacity, capability, and technology, with a focus on how AI can serve as a complement to the recruiter’s role rather than a replacement. The session will also cover how to build and equip a talent […]
Join us for two dynamic online panels with industry professionals from top Silicon Valley companies like Google, Meta, Amazon, Cerebras, and Altera. You’ll hear firsthand from leaders shaping the future of AI and semiconductor innovation, with dedicated discussions on each field. Schedule: 6:00–7:00 PM – Semiconductor Panel 7:00–8:00 PM – AI Panel No matter where […]
Do you need a job? Learn how to find jobs on campus and how Career Success can help you through the process! All students are welcome. The presentation will last 30 minutes, followed by a 15-minute Q&A. You Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all, consistent with state and federal […]
Join us for an engaging major presentation about the UCSC Critical Race and Ethnic Studies Program! This is your chance to discover what makes our program unique, hear from the Undergraduate Director, Undergraduate Advisor, and Faculty Chair, and get answers to your burning questions. What to expect: Major presentation with Interactive Q&A session and a […]
Do you need a job? Learn how to find jobs on campus and how Career Success can help you through the process! All students are welcome. The presentation will last 30 minutes, followed by a 15-minute Q&A. You Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all, consistent with state and federal […]
Presenter: Dr. Max Aung, Assistant Professor of Environmental Health, USC Keck School of Medicine Description: Per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of industrial chemicals that are ubiquitous in the environment and in humans. The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, have identified PFAS as an important environmental risk factor for various chronic […]
Join this energizing and interactive webinar designed to help you reconnect with your professional purpose and take the next step—whatever that looks like for you. Whether you’re exploring new paths, navigating burnout, or seeking more fulfillment, this session offers tools and insights to spark clarity and confidence. Hosted by UC Davis, and open to UC […]
Spontaneous human combustion! Evil lawyers! Detectives! Family intrigue! Join the Pickwick Club for a series of discussions about ‘Bleak House.’
Join the Center for Southeast Asian Coastal Interactions (SEACoast) to read and discuss The Urban Grotesque: Jakarta's Financial Lives by Dr. Doreen Lee (Anthropology, Northeastern University). Discussion will be facilitated by Dr. Kirsten Keller (Anthropology/SEACoast UCSC). Dr. Lee will join us in conversation during the last thirty minutes of the event. Please RSVP by and […]