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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Avocado Production Workshop: From Planting to Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a workshop focused on successfully growing avocados in the greater Santa Cruz area. We'll cover the particulars of avocado care\, with an emphasis on variety selection for the Central Coast\, A-B flowering types\, pollination demystification\, soils and site selection\, irrigation\, fertilizers\, pruning\, and seasonal care. There will also be a troubleshooting / Q&A segment to provide all levels of the avocado-obsessed with the information necessary to set you on your way toward monstrous avocado harvests\, as well as a seasonal tasting of around a half dozen varieties to help find which variety might be perfect for you.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/avocado-production-workshop/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T110000
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SUMMARY:Seminar Featuring Dr. Robert Blasiak\, Sept 3 at 11 am
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a special seminar with Dr. Robert Blasiak on Wednesday\, Sept 3 at 11 am. Dr. Blasiak is an Associate Professor at the Stockholm Resilience Centre at Stockholm University. The seminar will be held in person at CBB Rm 110 and on Zoom (details below). \nTalk Title: \nThe peacebuilding potential of international ocean science cooperation \nAbstract: \nA historical perspective provides a rich catalogue of examples of ocean science collaboration flourishing even in parts of the world facing a perfect storm of geopolitical tensions\, overlapping and rapidly expanding ocean uses\, unresolved maritime boundaries\, and outright conflict. How do these collaborations emerge? How do they persist? And how can we understand their capacity to mitigate conflict? This talk will draw on environmental peacebuilding literature to suggest that such collaborations are a meaningful contribution to a more peaceful world\, and will open into a discussion of how to build and foster collaboration in a polarized world. \nTo join by Zoom\, please register here: https://ucsc.zoom.us/meeting/register/fQ8g_axCRX6gff7DUtP3aA
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/seminar-featuring-dr-robert-blasiak-sept-3-at-11-am/
LOCATION:Coastal Biology Building\, 130 McAllister Way\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T170000
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SUMMARY:What to Expect as a Science Student in Your First Year
DESCRIPTION: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 a Zoom link\, register here.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/what-to-expect-as-a-science-student-in-your-first-year/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111850
CREATED:20250710T070000Z
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SUMMARY:Human Resource Management Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Build Stronger Teams and a Smarter HR Strategy  \n\nWhat 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. \nTopics \n\nConnect HR strategy with business outcomes\nUse people analytics to inform decision-making\nSharpen your skills in talent acquisition\, leadership development\, and employee engagement. \n\n\nEarn HRCI and SHRM recertification credit + PDUs in a program that is both career-ready and future-focused. \nThis fall info session is hosted by the at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/human-resource-management-info-session/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111850
CREATED:20250718T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T231318Z
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SUMMARY:Marketing Management Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Customer-Driven Marketing: Build the Skills Today’s Marketers Need \nIn 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 your audience. \nShape Your Career\, Your Way \nWith electives in digital marketing and strategy\, you can tailor your learning to sharpen skills in campaign execution\, data analysis\, and brand communication. Discover how to integrate cutting-edge tools and programmatic approaches to increase your marketing impact in an ever-evolving landscape. \nMarketing Management program chair Ly Pham\, a seasoned marketing executive with deep insight into what today’s professionals need to succeed will lead this fall info session.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/marketing-management-info-session-926/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250905T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111850
CREATED:20250827T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T231636Z
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SUMMARY:Using AI in UX: Explore the latest tools
DESCRIPTION:Creating the Experience: UX\, AI\, and Responsive Design \nJoin 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. \nWe’ll highlight 3 engaging courses \n\nCollaborative Design: Enhancing UX with AI\n	an introduction to tools like Figma and Miro in agile team settings\nUser Experience Design Fundamentals\n	a look at design thinking and strategies for creating impactful products\nDesigning with Cascading Style Sheets\, Advanced\n	showcasing techniques for sleek\, mobile-ready websites.\n\nWhether you’re exploring UX for the first time or expanding your knowledge\, this event will spark new ideas and possibilities. \nThis virtual info session series event is sponsored by the User Experience and Web Design Certificate program at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/user-experience-info-session/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250908T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250908T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111850
CREATED:20250924T212117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T212117Z
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SUMMARY:Silicon Chip Design & Semiconductor Engineering– Free info session
DESCRIPTION:Design the Future of Semiconductors with Arvind Vidyarthi\nCurious 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. \nWhether you're drawn to Front-End logic and verification or the Back-End world of physical design\, this program offers hands-on training with industry-standard EDA tools and a curriculum shaped by real Silicon Valley demand. Get the skills employers are looking for—and the confidence to step into your next big opportunity. \nHosted by the Silicon Chip Design and Semiconductor Engineering Program at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/silicon-chip-design-semiconductor-engineering-free-info-session/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250908T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250908T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111850
CREATED:20250801T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T231427Z
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SUMMARY:September Slugs and Steins with Professor Javier González-Rocha
DESCRIPTION: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 understand how toxic and climate pollutants move through the atmosphere\, and how they affect both human health and the environment.   \nFrom wildfire smoke drifting across communities to methane leaks from dairy farms and oil fields\, these emissions are often poorly monitored—especially in rural or overburdened areas. Our low-cost\, adaptable drone systems offer a new way to fill that gap. By combining real-time flight data\, environmental sensors\, and advanced modeling\, we can generate targeted\, on-demand measurements that inform air quality assessments and improve emissions tracking.   \nThis work sits at the intersection of engineering\, environmental science\, and community collaboration—with the goal of building tools that empower people and support climate resilience from the ground up.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/september-slugs-and-steins-with-professor-javier-gonzalez-rocha/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111850
CREATED:20250811T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T231429Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Your Time and Increasing Your Productivity Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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\, and maintain your sanity. Be ready to share your winning strategies with others and learn new ones in this fast-paced\, practical course. \nAbout the Speaker: \nHolly Hoeksema is a Career Engagement Specialist at UC Santa Cruz and the Owner of Ignite Consulting. With over 25 years of experience in leadership development\, team building\, and executive coaching\, she has guided thousands nationwide—from extensive training sessions to one-on-one coaching—in helping them find their “why” to ignite purpose and excellence. Certified in life coaching\, course management\, and servant leadership\, Holly is also skilled in personality assessments and vocational tools. Her background as a culinary instructor and wellness advisor adds a unique lens rooted in plant-based nutrition and holistic growth.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/managing-your-time-and-increasing-your-productivity-webinar/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111850
CREATED:20250905T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T231435Z
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SUMMARY:Transfer Scholars Pathways (TSP) Majors and Career Exploration
DESCRIPTION:During this event\, participants will have the opportunity to connect with academic advisors\, faculty\, and peer advisors to discuss: \n\nmajor requirements\ntips on how to smoothly transfer into the respective major\nvarious career pathways alumni from their department have pursued
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/transfer-scholars-pathways-tsp-majors-and-career-exploration/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111850
CREATED:20250717T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T231318Z
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SUMMARY:AI Business Practices Fall Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Practical AI for workplace automation \nDiscover 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. \nWork Smarter\, Not Harder\nLearn how to streamline tasks like presentations\, reports\, and project planning while gaining practical skills in prompt engineering\, AI agent setup\, and ethical AI use. This program is built for real-world impact—no coding required. \nThis fall info session is sponsored by the AI Business Practices Specialization.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ai-business-practices-fall-info-session/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250915T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111850
CREATED:20250514T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T231311Z
UID:10000025-1757955600-1757955600@events.ucsc.edu
SUMMARY:Communicating Climate Solutions Symposium
DESCRIPTION: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 communities. Our goal is to build networks\, share knowledge\, and broaden opportunities for effective climate solution communication through a California lens. This event is free for students but space is limited. \nHosted by the UCSC Science Communication Program and the UCSC Center for Coastal Climate Resilience
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/communicating-climate-solutions-symposium/
LOCATION:Seymour Marine Discovery Center\, 100 McAllister Way\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T150000
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SUMMARY:Kickstart your Internship Search
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nWhether you’re gearing up for your first application cycle or looking for new tips\, this session will walk you through the essential first steps: \n\nBuilding a strong resume\nWhere to look\nHow to apply\n\nYou’ll come away with insider tips on what employers are really looking for\, how to leverage your existing skills and projects\, and where to focus your energy to be as efficient as possible in this process.  \nYou Belong Here: The programs and services described here 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. \nTo learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/2025-meet-the-firms-virtual-career-internship-fair/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111850
CREATED:20250825T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T231433Z
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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley - Building a Sustainable Talent Acquisition Function and Strategy
DESCRIPTION: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 acquisition team with a strong Employer Value Proposition (EVP) that engages candidates across three key dimensions—resulting in higher offer acceptance rates and reduced attrition. These insights will be illustrated through a real-world success story from work done at Rockwell Automation. \nLearning objectives \n\nLearn how to build a strong and scalable talent acquisition function.\nExplore how to design a compelling\, customized value proposition to support long-term talent retention.\n\nAgenda \n5:30 PM IN-PERSON NETWORKING (dinner included) \n6:00 PM VIRTUAL SESSION BEGINS \n6:05 PM LEGAL UPDATES \n6:15 PM PROGRAM \n7:15 PM Q&A \nThis event is co-sponsored by the UCSC Silicon Valley Professional Education's Human Resource Management Certificate program.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/silicon-valley-building-a-sustainable-talent-acquisition-function-and-strategy/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111850
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SUMMARY:Insights from AI & Semiconductor Leaders
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nSchedule:\n6:00–7:00 PM – Semiconductor Panel\n7:00–8:00 PM – AI Panel \nNo matter where you are in your career journey\, this is your chance to dive into cutting-edge tech and gain tools to thrive in the future of work.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/insights-from-ai-semiconductor-leaders/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111850
CREATED:20250827T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T231636Z
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SUMMARY:How to Find a Job On Campus (Virtual Session #1)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou Belong Here: The programs and services described here 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. \nTo learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/how-to-find-a-job-on-campus-virtual-session-1/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111850
CREATED:20250909T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T231436Z
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SUMMARY:CRES Major Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging major presentation about the UCSC Critical Race and Ethnic Studies Program! \nThis 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. \nWhat to expect: \nMajor presentation with Interactive Q&A session and a chance to meet current CRES faculty \nInsights into our curriculum\, extra curricular opportunities\, and community \nA chance to learn more about how to declare the major.  \nWho should attend: \nThis is for newly admitted Fall 2025 UCSC students or continuing UCSC students who haven't yet declared a Major. This presentation is required for all incoming students who are declared in CRES.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/cres-major-presentation/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111850
CREATED:20250827T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T231435Z
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SUMMARY:How to Find a Job On Campus (Virtual Session #2)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou Belong Here: The programs and services described here 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. \nTo learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/how-to-find-a-job-on-campus-virtual-session-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T114000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T114000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111850
CREATED:20250919T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T231705Z
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SUMMARY:BME 280B Seminar: Applying a translational research framework to understand PFAS exposures and health risks
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Max Aung\, Assistant Professor of Environmental Health\, USC Keck School of Medicine \nDescription: 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 health conditions\, including cancer and metabolic disorders. Contaminated drinking water is one source of human PFAS exposure\, specifically for communities within East and South Los Angeles (LA) that have multiple point sources of PFAS (e.g. metal plating facilities and textile industries). Importantly\, the CalEnviroScreen 4.0 indicates that many neighborhoods in East and South LA have high pollution burden overlapping with high PFAS contamination in public water systems. \nThis presentation will highlight key translational environmental health projects in our USC ShARP Superfund Research Center that have been instrumental for increasing knowledge of PFAS exposures and health risks and strengthening community engagement for science and policy translation. I will outline how our team has utilized basic experimental models to complement epidemiologic studies\, leveraging multi-omics data integration to uncover biological mechanisms. Building on this\, I will illustrate how we have developed community and multi-sector partnerships to inform exposure assessment and science translation to address local PFAS contamination. \nBio: Max Aung is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Health at the USC Keck School of Medicine. He holds leadership roles as Director of the Translational Research Core in the USC Southern California Environmental Health Sciences Center and as Director of Community Engagement in the USC ShARP Superfund Research Center and the USC Center for Translational Exposomics Research. He is also a current Harvard JPB Environmental Health Fellow. Max’s research program focuses on investigating biological mechanisms linking environmental exposures to maternal and child health outcomes. He uses translational approaches to advance environmental health research\, including experimental models\, epidemiological studies\, community-engagement\, and science communication and policy translation. \nHosted by: Marina Ramon\, Director of Genomics Training Programs for the Genomics Institute
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/bme-280b-seminar-applying-a-translational-research-framework-to-understand-pfas-exposures-and-health-risks/
LOCATION:Physical Sciences Building\, Physical Sciences Building\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T120000
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SUMMARY:3 Intention-Setting Strategies to Unlock Greater Career Fulfillment and Success
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHosted by UC Davis\, and open to UC alumni at all career stages.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/3-intention-setting-strategies-to-unlock-greater-career-fulfillment-and-success/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:Santa Cruz Pickwick Club presents: Bleak House
DESCRIPTION:Spontaneous human combustion! Evil lawyers! Detectives! Family intrigue! These all come together in Charles Dickens’s masterwork\, Bleak House. This year\, we will spend the year reading the 2026 Dickens Universe novel. Join Dickens enthusiasts and Pickwick Club members for a series of discussions about this beloved book. \nReading Schedule:  \n\nSEPT 28: Chapters 1-7\nOCT 26: Chapters 8-13\nNOV 23: Chapters 14-19\nDEC 28: No meeting\nJAN 25: Chapters 20-25\nFEB 22: Chpaters 26-32\nMAR 22: Chapters 33-38\nAPR 26: Chapters 39-46\nMAY 24: Chapters 47-53\nJUN 28: Chapters 54-67 (End)\n\nRecommended Edition: We recommend the Penguin Classics edition of the novel for its appendices and notes\, but other versions are fine. First-time readers should avoid the Introduction if they don’t want spoilers. Download the novel to read at Gutenburg.org or listen to it at LibriVox.org. \nThe Santa Cruz Pickwick (Book) Club\, a branch of the Dickens Fellowship\, is a community of local bookworms\, students\, and teachers who meet monthly to discuss a nineteenth-century novel. The Santa Cruz Public Libraries provide support for the reading group.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/santa-cruz-pickwick-club-presents-bleak-house/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:SEACoast Slow Seminar: “The Urban Grotesque” by Doreen Lee
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nPlease RSVP by and filling out this form.  \nThis is a Hybrid event. Participants may join in-person or by Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent out at least 1 hour before the event. \nParticipants are required to read the book in advance.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/seacoast-slow-seminar-the-urban-grotesque-by-doreen-lee/
LOCATION:Humanities 1 Building\, 257 Cowell-Stevenson Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:ECE 290 Seminar: From Code to Clinic: How Regulatory Science and Virtual Trials Ensure Trustworthy AI in Medical Imaging
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Brandon Nelson\, Staff Fellow\, Division of Imaging\, Diagnostics\, and Software Reliability (DIDSR)\, U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) \nDescription: Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming diagnostic and interventional radiology\, presenting immense opportunities for improving patient care alongside significant regulatory challenges. As AI/ML-enabled devices proliferate\, how do we ensure they are safe\, effective\, and perform robustly across the diverse patient populations and imaging hardware seen in clinical practice? \nThis talk will introduce the FDA’s role in device evaluation and address the urgent need for new scientific methods to keep pace with the rapid evolution of AI-based technologies. The presentation will focus on the critical role of regulatory science—the discipline of creating novel tools and methodologies to assess the safety\, efficacy\, and performance of these complex\, data-driven systems. \nI will detail my research at the FDA\, which centers on developing and applying innovative in silico evaluation tools\, specifically virtual clinical trials that leverage synthetic patient data and simulated pathologies. These tools are critical for addressing real-world data gaps and allow for the rigorous\, systematic "stress-testing" of AI algorithms. I will share specific examples from my research\, including the creation of virtual cohorts to assess AI robustness for tasks like intracranial hemorrhage detection and CT image reconstruction\, with a particular focus on ensuring generalizability to underrepresented pediatric populations. \nFinally\, I will discuss how these regulatory science frameworks can create powerful collaborative opportunities\, bridging the gap between cutting-edge academic innovation in areas like photon-counting and C-arm CT and the evidence needed to bring trustworthy AI safely to the clinic. \nBio: Dr. Brandon Nelson is a Staff Fellow within the Division of Imaging\, Diagnostics\, and Software Reliability (DIDSR) at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH). In this unique role\, he combines regulatory duties with scientific research\, serving as a subject matter expert and reviewer for medical device submissions that incorporate AI/ML and advanced image reconstruction\, while also leading research to develop novel tools for their evaluation.  \nHis primary research focuses on leveraging regulatory science—including in silico methods like virtual clinical trials and synthetic data generation—to assess the robustness\, generalizability\, and safety of medical imaging AI\, with a special emphasis on addressing performance gaps in pediatric populations.\n  \nHe earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences\, where his dissertation focused on multi-contrast\, grating-based interferometry for micro-CT. Dr. Nelson is a recipient of the FDA's Critical Path Award for his work on pediatric AI evaluations and has published extensively in leading medical physics journals and conferences. \n\nHosted by: Professor Soumya Bose\, ECE Department
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ece-290-seminar-from-code-to-clinic-how-regulatory-science-and-virtual-trials-ensure-trustworthy-ai-in-medical-imaging/
LOCATION:Engineering 2\, Engineering 2 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:Make Your Resume Awesome!
DESCRIPTION:Does your resume need a little help?  Are you unsure about where to start\, or about how to make your resume absolutely fantastic?  Join us for this 30-minute workshop to learn about cutting-edge resume best practices\, followed by an optional 30 minutes of "resume work time" where you can meet individually with a coach to review your resume! \n  \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. \n  \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/make-your-resume-awesome/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:CSE Colloquium: Enabling scalable GPU computing via efficient virtual memory systems
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Hyeran Jeon\, UC Merced \nTitle: Enabling scalable GPU computing via efficient virtual memory systems \nAbstract: GPUs have become one of the most important accelerators of various emerging workloads. While the massive parallelism makes the GPUs one of the most favorable compute engines\, the limited on-device memory capacity hinders their wider adoption. Virtual memory systems have been helpful in transparently expanding memory space to host CPU memory and peer GPU memories\, as GPUs can access data through simple pointer sharing regardless of the physical location of that data. However\, as GPU architecture evolves and the volume of data increases significantly\, the virtual memory systems themselves become one of the critical performance bottlenecks. This talk will explore the perils and opportunities of virtual memory systems under emerging GPU architectures.\nThe first part of the talk will show that the limited IOMMU bandwidth is one of the primary performance limiters in multi-chip-module GPUs (MCM-GPUs) due to the increasing concurrency of multiple GPU chiplets. To fundamentally reduce the translation demands\, the talk will introduce a new way of page mapping that effectively replaces page-table-based virtual memory translations with simple calculation-based translations. The second part of the talk will focus on GPUs that have internal GMMUs. The talk will first show that naive GMMU translation bandwidth increase will incur significant area overhead. Then\, we show that one of the existing but highly underutilized accelerators integrated in the GPU die\, the ray tracing cores\, can be repurposed for virtual memory translation. \nBio: Hyeran Jeon is an associate professor at the University of California\, Merced. Hyeran's main research interests lie in high-performance\, energy-efficient\, and robust computer architecture and systems. Her research lab (MoCA Lab) has been sponsored by the government and industry\, including National Science Foundation\, California Energy Commission\, Xilinx\, NVIDIA\, and Ampere Computing. She earned her Ph.D. at the University of Southern California. She has industry experience as an intern at IBM T.J. Watson Research Center and AMD Research\, and as a systems software engineer at Samsung Electronics. She is a recipient of the NSF CAREER award and the USC Viterbi dean’s doctoral fellowship.  \nHosted by: Professor Mohsen Lesani \nLocation: Engineering 2\, E2-180\n*Refreshments such as coffee and pastries will be provided.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/cse-colloquium-enabling-scalable-gpu-computing-via-efficient-virtual-memory-systems/
LOCATION:Engineering 2\, Engineering 2 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:Moss Adams x Baker Tilly Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Interested in a career in public accounting? Come chat with our Tax and Audit professionals about our 2026 internship opportunities and learn more about life at Moss Adams x Baker Tilly! Our 2026 internship opportunities are available for current seniors and juniors pursuing a CPA license. \nStop by anytime between 11:00AM – 1:00PM and enjoy some pizza with us! \nIn a transformative move\, Moss Adams and Baker Tilly have merged to create the sixth largest CPA advisory firm in the country. The combination brings together our industry expertise\, complementary locations\, and shared commitment to client success to redefine accounting and advisory services for the middle market. With our go-to-market power\, laser focus on clients\, and best-in-class talent\, we’re poised to meet the growing complexity facing middle market businesses\, families\, and individuals. \n  \nIf you have disability-related needs\, please contact the Career Success office at csuccess@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-4420 as soon as possible. \n  \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/moss-adams-x-baker-tilly-info-session/
LOCATION:Bay Tree Building\, Student Union\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences
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SUMMARY:BME 280B Seminar: Computational Precision Health & Genomic Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Alex Ioannidis\, BME Assistant Professor\, UCSC \nDescription: N/A \nBio: Alex Ioannidis graduated summa cum laude in Chemistry and Physics from Harvard and completed an M.Phil in Computational Biology in the Dept. of Applied Math & Theoretical Physics at Cambridge. He earned his Ph.D. in Computational & Mathematical Engineering at Stanford and M.S. in Mgt. Science & Engineering (Numerical Optimization concentration). Prior to this\, he worked on novel superconducting computing logic and quantum computing at Northrop Grumman (Advanced Technology Lab).\n\nAlex’s teachings has included machine learning algorithms and data science courses in the Institute for Computational & Mathematical Engineering (ICME) at Stanford\, AI in healthcare at Stanford Medical School\, and computational biology in the Dept. of Biomolecular Engineering (BME) at the University of California\, Santa Cruz. His research group focuses on computational techniques and deep learning methods for genomics & precision health with a particular focus on populations in Oceania and Latin America (spotlight article). \nHosted by: Professor Josh Stuart\, BME Department\n\nLocation: PSB-240
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/bme-280b-seminar-computational-precision-health-genomic-diversity/
LOCATION:Physical Sciences Building\, Physical Sciences Building\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:How to Validate AI Product Ideas and Build a Defensible MVP
DESCRIPTION:93% of US companies plan to increase their AI investments; but 80% of AI projects fail. Countless “cool” demos crash and burn; not because the technology failed\, but because they solved the wrong problem. In this lesson\, we lay out a proven playbook with 5 tactical steps\, each a mindset shift or critical decision point\, to validate AI product ideas and build towards defensible MVP. In this invited talk\, you will learn: \nThe "AI Product Opportunity Canvas" \nA proprietary framework to assess AI product ideas\, inspired by proven processes from Google and successful AI labs \n5-Step Playbook to Land an AI-Native MVP \nHow to evaluate user problems\, craft a compelling AI-native value proposition\, design for data and defensibility \nReal AI-Native Product Success Cases \nHow AI product leaders and founders are finding the market niche in industries such as healthcare\, legal and finance \nHow to Build Fast Feedback Loops with User and Human Evals \nHow to set up tight user feedback loops and leverage Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) as your secret validation weapon \nInvited Speaker: Roger Jin \nex-Product Lead @Google DeepMind\, 2x Founder\, AI Strategy Coach \nRoger is an ICF-certified coach and a seasoned product leader who has operated at the frontier of AI development and in the trenches of building venture-backed companies. \nAs Head of Product at Google DeepMind\, Roger was a founding member of the product team that launched Gemini\, Google's flagship generative AI product. Before that\, Roger led product teams at Amazon Alexa\, pushing the boundaries of customer experience for millions of users.  \nRoger has also co-founded two AI startups\, raising over $20M in venture capital and scaling them to a combined $80M+ in annual revenue. He is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/how-to-validate-ai-product-ideas-and-build-a-defensible-mvp-2/
LOCATION:Social Sciences 1\, Social Sciences 1\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:How to Validate AI Product Ideas and Build a Defensible MVP
DESCRIPTION:93% of US companies plan to increase their AI investments; but 80% of AI projects fail. Countless “cool” demos crash and burn; not because the technology failed\, but because they solved the wrong problem. In this lesson\, we lay out a proven playbook with 5 tactical steps\, each a mindset shift or critical decision point\, to validate AI product ideas and build towards defensible MVP. In this invited talk\, you will learn: \nThe “AI Product Opportunity Canvas” \nA proprietary framework to assess AI product ideas\, inspired by proven processes from Google and successful AI labs \n5-Step Playbook to Land an AI-Native MVP \nHow to evaluate user problems\, craft a compelling AI-native value proposition\, design for data and defensibility \nReal AI-Native Product Success Cases \nHow AI product leaders and founders are finding the market niche in industries such as healthcare\, legal and finance \nHow to Build Fast Feedback Loops with User and Human Evals \nHow to set up tight user feedback loops and leverage Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) as your secret validation weapon \nInvited Speaker: Roger Jin \nex-Product Lead @Google DeepMind\, 2x Founder\, AI Strategy Coach \nRoger is an ICF-certified coach and a seasoned product leader who has operated at the frontier of AI development and in the trenches of building venture-backed companies. \nAs Head of Product at Google DeepMind\, Roger was a founding member of the product team that launched Gemini\, Google’s flagship generative AI product. Before that\, Roger led product teams at Amazon Alexa\, pushing the boundaries of customer experience for millions of users. \nRoger has also co-founded two AI startups\, raising over $20M in venture capital and scaling them to a combined $80M+ in annual revenue. He is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University. \nLocation: Social Science\, Room 110
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/how-to-validate-ai-product-ideas-and-build-a-defensible-mvp/
LOCATION:Social Sciences 1\, Social Sciences 1\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:Dismantling the Deportation Machine...
DESCRIPTION:Dismantling the Deportation Machine: A Conversation on Migration\, Expulsion\, and Xenophobia \nJoin Carlos Martinez as he moderates a powerful discussion with Megan Carney\, Heide Castañeda\, and Gilberto Rosas on the urgent U.S. and global trends shaping the politics of migration\, deportation\, and xenophobia.  \nAs authoritarianism and xenophobia intensify globally\, this distinguished panel will offer critical insights into the shifting terrain of border enforcement\, deportation policies\, and immigrant solidarity. Bringing together diverse expertise\, the speakers will help us make sense of how these dynamics are unfolding both at home and across the world. In conversation\, they will not only examine the harms of exclusionary policies and hateful rhetoric but also highlight strategies and practices of resistance\, care\, and collective organizing.  \nThese scholars are coming together to support the development of Carlos Martinez’s in-progress manuscript\, Captive States: Migration and Expulsion on the Carceral Frontier. This event and subsequent workshop are sponsored by the Institute for Social Transformation’s Emerging Scholar Manuscript Workshops. \n\nDr. Megan Carney\, Associate Professor of Anthropology at University of Arizona\, Invited Scholar\nDr. Heide Castañeda\, Professor of Anthropology at the University of South Florida\, Invited Scholar\nDr. Gilberto Rosas\, Chair & Professor\, Latina/Latino Studies\, Professor of Anthropology\, Professor of Unit for Criticism and Interpretive Theory at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign\n\nDon’t miss this chance to engage with leading voices at the forefront of one of the most urgent conversations of our time. \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/dismantling-the-deportation-machine-a-conversation-on-migration-expulsion-and-xenophobia/
LOCATION:Bay Tree Building\, Student Union\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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