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SUMMARY:BME 280B Seminar: Speaker Dylan Shropshire - "How did Wolbachia become Earth's most pervasive animal symbiont?"
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dylan Shropshire\, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences\, Lehigh University \nDescription: Maternally transmitted Wolbachia bacteria inhabit roughly half of all arthropod species\, making them likely the most common animal-associated microbe on Earth. Wolbachia alter host reproduction\, persist across deep evolutionary timescales\, and move into new host species in ways that we are only beginning to resolve. Wolbachia‘s biological success now also underpins global biocontrol programs aimed at suppressing arboviral disease\, lending applied urgency to a foundational question: how did a single bacterial lineage come to dominate the animal world? In this seminar\, I will draw on my recent and ongoing work to explore facets of this question\, leveraging Wolbachia‘s evolutionary diversity and wet-lab tools to define the mechanisms driving this microbe’s success across the animal world. Collectively\, this work aims to clarify the determinants of Wolbachia‘s natural prevalence and to sharpen the predictive frameworks underpinning Wolbachia-based biocontrol of vector-borne disease. \nBio: Dylan Shropshire is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania\, where he leads a research group studying mechanisms of Wolbachia-host interactions. He earned his PhD at Vanderbilt University as an NSF Graduate Research Fellow and completed an NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Montana. He is also a first-generation high school graduate and former Pell Grant recipient\, experiences that motivate his commitment to high-quality mentorship and evidence-based pedagogical practices. His work has been recognized by the Charles E. Kaufman New Investigator Award\, Lehigh’s Pre-Tenure Faculty Award\, and the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence. \nHosted by: Professor Shelbi Russell\, BME Department
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/bme-280b-seminar-speaker-dylan-shropshire-how-did-wolbachia-become-earths-most-pervasive-animal-symbiont/
LOCATION:Biomedical Sciences Building\, 575 McLaughlin Drive
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SUMMARY:ECE Seminar: Hamid Jafarbiglu
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Hamid Jafarbiglu\, Agricultural Technology Evaluator\, Big Idea Ventures \nDescription: TBA \nBio: Hamid Jafarbiglu is a researcher specializing in remote sensing\, spectral analysis\, and machine learning for agricultural systems. His work focuses on enhancing food safety\, crop monitoring\, and precision decision-making in high-value specialty crops.\n \nDr. Jafarbiglu earned his Ph.D. in Biological Systems Engineering from the University of California\, Davis\, following six years of intensive field research. His expertise integrates drone-based remote sensing\, hyperspectral imaging\, and AI to identify crop stress\, pest/disease outbreaks\, and nutrient deficiencies at their earliest stages.\n \nDuring his tenure at the UC Davis Digital Agriculture Lab\, Dr. Jafarbiglu’s doctoral and postdoctoral research resolved critical limitations in aerial spectral measurements. This work led to superior accuracy in drone-based sensing under variable field conditions and the development of scalable image-processing pipelines and digital orchard models for deep learning applications.\nBeyond research\, Dr. Jafarbiglu is an experienced extension professional. He has delivered hands-on training in drone operations and geospatial analysis to growers\, researchers\, and industry stakeholders\, bridging the gap between data-driven innovation and real-world adoption.\n \nHis background also extends to the commercial sector; as an Agricultural Technology Evaluator with Big Idea Ventures\, he conducted technical and market assessments for agri-food innovations\, including early-stage bio-based products. Today\, Dr. Jafarbiglu’s work continues to advance the integration of AI and remote sensing to foster sustainable\, regenerative farming and robust food systems across California and beyond. \nHosted by: Professor Marco Rolandi\, ECE Department \nZoom Link: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/96727838511?pwd=1Qzl9HTV3G2BxaSEG8GeKOPZVu2NWj.1
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ece-seminar-hamid-jafarbiglu/
LOCATION:Engineering 2\, Engineering 2 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:FINS: Fisheries Insights Narratives and Stories seminar series featuring Lisa Uttal
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the final talk in the FINS: Fisheries Insights Narratives and Stories seminar series featuring Lisa Uttal. \nFINS: Fisheries Insights Narratives and Stories Seminar Series \nLisa Uttal\, Marine Biologist for Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary \nTitle: Science Unlocked: Translating Research into Public Stewardship \nWhen: Wednesday\, May 27th from 11am-12pm \nWhere: Ocean Health Building Rm 118\, 115 McAllister Way\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95060 and on Zoom \nAgenda: \n\n10:30 am – 11:00 am – Professional Networking Session (in person only – light snacks and refreshments provided)\n11 am to 12 pm – presentation followed by Q & A\n12 pm – 1pm – student lunch with the speaker in OHB courtyard → sign up here\n\nZoom Meeting Registration: https://ucsc.zoom.us/meeting/register/NwH0_qUbSeuIm3A76DY-Dg
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/fins-fisheries-insights-narratives-and-stories-seminar-series-featuring-lisa-uttal/
LOCATION:Ocean Health Building\, McAllister Way\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:CSE Colloquium - Learning to Image: Computational Microscopy for Dynamic Systems
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Laura Waller\, UC Berkeley \nAbstract: \nComputational imaging jointly designs hardware and algorithms to push beyond the classical limits of imaging\, enabling measurement of new quantities (e.g. 3D\, phase\, and super-resolution) with simple\, inexpensive hardware. These approaches have already transformed consumer photography; our goal is to achieve a similar transformation in scientific microscopy. \nIn this talk\, I will show how end-to-end learning is reshaping the design of imaging systems\, from programmable illumination with LED arrays to compact\, lensless cameras built from Scotch tape. By combining physical models with neural networks\, we can jointly learn how to capture data\, reconstruct images\, and self-calibrate systems that would otherwise be too complex to model. However\, many computational methods rely on multiple measurements\, limiting their use for live\, dynamic samples. I will introduce new space-time algorithms based on implicit neural representations (INRs) that jointly recover structure and motion\, correct artifacts\, and enable high-resolution imaging in regimes where traditional approaches fail. \nBio: \nLaura Waller is the Charles A. Desoer Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at UC Berkeley. She received B.S.\, M.Eng. and Ph.D. degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2004\, 2005 and 2010. After that\, she was a Postdoctoral Researcher and Lecturer of Physics at Princeton University from 2010-2012. She is a Packard Fellow for Science & Engineering\, Moore Foundation Data-driven Investigator\, OSA Fellow\, and Chan-Zuckerberg Biohub Investigator. She has received the Carol D. Soc Distinguished Graduate Mentoring Award\, OSA Adolph Lomb Medal\, the SPIE Early Career Award and the Max Planck-Humboldt Medal. \nHosted by: Professor Alvaro Cardenas \nLocation: Engineering 2\, Room E2-180 (Refreshments such as fruit\, pastries\, coffee\, and tea will be provided.) \nZoom Option: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/93445911992?pwd=YkJ2TQtF79h0PcNXbEcpZLbpK0coiY.1&jst=3
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/cse-colloquium-learning-to-image-computational-microscopy-for-dynamic-systems/
LOCATION:Engineering 2\, Engineering 2 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:Seminar Series | What you may not know about groundwater management in California with Ruth Langridge
DESCRIPTION:Host: ENVS Personnel Committee \nGroundwater is a critical source of California’s water supply. Many basins in critical overdraft are now being managed under the 2015 Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) to support state goals of sustainable and equitable management. However\, court adjudicated basins that encompass over 8\,000 square miles and are home to nearly 11 million people\, over 4 million of whom live in disadvantaged and economically vulnerable communities\, are not managed under SGMA but under court judgments. The groundwater basins in the entire San Gabriel River Watershed and large areas of the Santa Ana Watershed in Southern California are adjudicated. Our research evaluated how management of these important groundwater basins under a court appointed Watermaster is aligned with state sustainability and equity goals as expressed in SGMA. \nIn person and on Zoom \nMeeting ID:  949 5253 7079 \nPasscode: 552886
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/groundwater-management-in-california/
LOCATION:Interdisciplinary Sciences Building\, 7487 Red Hill Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:AM Seminar: Using Math and Experiments to Study the Control of Cell Metabolism
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Denis Titov\, Assistant Professor\, University of California\, Berkeley \nDescription: Cells run thousands of chemical reactions simultaneously\, and these reactions must be precisely controlled—like a thermostat that prevents overheating. When this control fails\, diseases including diabetes\, cardiovascular disease\, and fatty liver disease result. One key control mechanism is allosteric regulation\, where a small molecule binds to an enzyme and changes its activity. Allosteric regulation is among the most conserved features of cellular life\, yet the functions it serves remain one of the oldest unsolved problems in biology. Several roles have been proposed\, but since the discovery of allostery in the 1950s\, no one has systematically disabled it in metabolic enzymes and measured the consequences. Four technological advances now converge to make this possible. CRISPR enables precise genome editing of allosteric sites. Structural biology has mapped which residues to target. LC-MS metabolomics makes metabolic phenotyping routine. The speed of modern computers enables detailed modeling of allosteric regulator function. In this talk\, I will describe our work developing and testing the first-in-class biophysical model of a metabolic pathway that accurately predicts responses to the addition or removal of allosteric regulators. Our work provides a framework for developing predictive models of cell metabolism that can be used for drug development or for engineering cells for energy production and chemical synthesis. Within a decade\, we plan to develop a model that accurately predicts metabolic activity in any human cell type under any condition. \nAbout the speaker: Denis Titov is an Assistant Professor at the University of California Berkeley with joint appointments in the Department of Metabolic Biology and Nutrition\, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology\, and Center for Computational Biology. Dr. Titov’s long-term research dream is to improve the understanding of human metabolic pathway regulation to a point where we can accurately predict metabolic pathway activity in any cell type\, under any condition\, and in response to any perturbation. Dr. Titov is interested in the following broad questions: How does metabolic homeostasis emerge from the activities of individual enzymes? What trade-offs drove the evolution of specific metabolic pathways and their control mechanisms? How to effectively combine data and biophysical models to simulate metabolic pathways? To tackle these questions\, Titov lab is using a combination of biochemistry\, mathematical modeling\, physiology\, custom instrumentation\, and genetically encoded tool development to study metabolism in mammalian cells and reconstituted biochemical systems. \nThis seminar is hosted by Professor Nilah Ioannidis.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/am-seminar-using-math-and-experiments-to-study-the-control-of-cell-metabolism/
LOCATION:Jack Baskin Engineering\, Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:The Dickens Universe featuring 'Bleak House'
DESCRIPTION:The Dickens Universe is a unique cultural event that brings together scholars\, teachers\, students\, and members of the general public for a week of stimulating discussion and festive social activity on the beautiful Santa Cruz campus of the University of California—all focused on one or two Victorian novels\, usually (but not always) one by Charles Dickens. In 2026\, the Dickens Universe will feature Bleak House by Charles Dickens. \nDickens’s ninth novel\, published between 1852-1853\, shines a light on social injustice and the devastating effects of a corrupt legal system\, following the entangled lives of those caught in the never-ending Jarndyce and Jarndyce case. Told in alternating narrative voices\, this rich literary experiment plays with a variety of genres from detective fiction and social realism to melodrama and satire. As characters move from city to suburb\, from mansions to slums\, we discover unexpected connections among classes\, plots\, and characters. \nNow in its 46th year of operation\, the Dickens Universe combines features of a scholarly conference\, a festival\, a book club\, and a summer camp. Participants include people of all ages and walks of life—distinguished scholars\, graduate students\, undergraduates\, retirees\, young professionals\, high school teachers\, and anyone who loves reading and enjoys long Victorian novels. \nHere are some things that make the Universe such a special experience. \n\nThe college lifestyle: participants live on campus\, eat together in the student dining hall\, and have time to meet and come to know each other in different ways.\nEveryone is reading the same book. We all have this one important thing in common.\nThe activities include formal lectures\, small discussion groups\, films\, daily Victorian teas\, performances\, and Victorian dancing.\n\nThe Universe offers a week of total immersion in the world of Victorian fiction with friendly\, like-minded colleagues in a beautiful setting. Whether we’re returning to a Dickens novel that everyone knows and loves\, or branching out into a Victorian novel by another author who might be less familiar\, during the Universe we build a community out of our passion for reading\, talking with one another\, and bringing Victorian culture to life. \n\nView the complete schedule\nRegistration options\nPlenary Lecturers and Guest Scholars
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/the-dickens-universe-featuring-bleak-house/2026-07-26/
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SUMMARY:The Dickens Universe featuring 'Bleak House'
DESCRIPTION:The Dickens Universe is a unique cultural event that brings together scholars\, teachers\, students\, and members of the general public for a week of stimulating discussion and festive social activity on the beautiful Santa Cruz campus of the University of California—all focused on one or two Victorian novels\, usually (but not always) one by Charles Dickens. In 2026\, the Dickens Universe will feature Bleak House by Charles Dickens. \nDickens’s ninth novel\, published between 1852-1853\, shines a light on social injustice and the devastating effects of a corrupt legal system\, following the entangled lives of those caught in the never-ending Jarndyce and Jarndyce case. Told in alternating narrative voices\, this rich literary experiment plays with a variety of genres from detective fiction and social realism to melodrama and satire. As characters move from city to suburb\, from mansions to slums\, we discover unexpected connections among classes\, plots\, and characters. \nNow in its 46th year of operation\, the Dickens Universe combines features of a scholarly conference\, a festival\, a book club\, and a summer camp. Participants include people of all ages and walks of life—distinguished scholars\, graduate students\, undergraduates\, retirees\, young professionals\, high school teachers\, and anyone who loves reading and enjoys long Victorian novels. \nHere are some things that make the Universe such a special experience. \n\nThe college lifestyle: participants live on campus\, eat together in the student dining hall\, and have time to meet and come to know each other in different ways.\nEveryone is reading the same book. We all have this one important thing in common.\nThe activities include formal lectures\, small discussion groups\, films\, daily Victorian teas\, performances\, and Victorian dancing.\n\nThe Universe offers a week of total immersion in the world of Victorian fiction with friendly\, like-minded colleagues in a beautiful setting. Whether we’re returning to a Dickens novel that everyone knows and loves\, or branching out into a Victorian novel by another author who might be less familiar\, during the Universe we build a community out of our passion for reading\, talking with one another\, and bringing Victorian culture to life. \n\nView the complete schedule\nRegistration options\nPlenary Lecturers and Guest Scholars
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/the-dickens-universe-featuring-bleak-house/2026-07-27/
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SUMMARY:The Dickens Universe featuring 'Bleak House'
DESCRIPTION:The Dickens Universe is a unique cultural event that brings together scholars\, teachers\, students\, and members of the general public for a week of stimulating discussion and festive social activity on the beautiful Santa Cruz campus of the University of California—all focused on one or two Victorian novels\, usually (but not always) one by Charles Dickens. In 2026\, the Dickens Universe will feature Bleak House by Charles Dickens. \nDickens’s ninth novel\, published between 1852-1853\, shines a light on social injustice and the devastating effects of a corrupt legal system\, following the entangled lives of those caught in the never-ending Jarndyce and Jarndyce case. Told in alternating narrative voices\, this rich literary experiment plays with a variety of genres from detective fiction and social realism to melodrama and satire. As characters move from city to suburb\, from mansions to slums\, we discover unexpected connections among classes\, plots\, and characters. \nNow in its 46th year of operation\, the Dickens Universe combines features of a scholarly conference\, a festival\, a book club\, and a summer camp. Participants include people of all ages and walks of life—distinguished scholars\, graduate students\, undergraduates\, retirees\, young professionals\, high school teachers\, and anyone who loves reading and enjoys long Victorian novels. \nHere are some things that make the Universe such a special experience. \n\nThe college lifestyle: participants live on campus\, eat together in the student dining hall\, and have time to meet and come to know each other in different ways.\nEveryone is reading the same book. We all have this one important thing in common.\nThe activities include formal lectures\, small discussion groups\, films\, daily Victorian teas\, performances\, and Victorian dancing.\n\nThe Universe offers a week of total immersion in the world of Victorian fiction with friendly\, like-minded colleagues in a beautiful setting. Whether we’re returning to a Dickens novel that everyone knows and loves\, or branching out into a Victorian novel by another author who might be less familiar\, during the Universe we build a community out of our passion for reading\, talking with one another\, and bringing Victorian culture to life. \n\nView the complete schedule\nRegistration options\nPlenary Lecturers and Guest Scholars
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/the-dickens-universe-featuring-bleak-house/2026-07-28/
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SUMMARY:The Dickens Universe featuring 'Bleak House'
DESCRIPTION:The Dickens Universe is a unique cultural event that brings together scholars\, teachers\, students\, and members of the general public for a week of stimulating discussion and festive social activity on the beautiful Santa Cruz campus of the University of California—all focused on one or two Victorian novels\, usually (but not always) one by Charles Dickens. In 2026\, the Dickens Universe will feature Bleak House by Charles Dickens. \nDickens’s ninth novel\, published between 1852-1853\, shines a light on social injustice and the devastating effects of a corrupt legal system\, following the entangled lives of those caught in the never-ending Jarndyce and Jarndyce case. Told in alternating narrative voices\, this rich literary experiment plays with a variety of genres from detective fiction and social realism to melodrama and satire. As characters move from city to suburb\, from mansions to slums\, we discover unexpected connections among classes\, plots\, and characters. \nNow in its 46th year of operation\, the Dickens Universe combines features of a scholarly conference\, a festival\, a book club\, and a summer camp. Participants include people of all ages and walks of life—distinguished scholars\, graduate students\, undergraduates\, retirees\, young professionals\, high school teachers\, and anyone who loves reading and enjoys long Victorian novels. \nHere are some things that make the Universe such a special experience. \n\nThe college lifestyle: participants live on campus\, eat together in the student dining hall\, and have time to meet and come to know each other in different ways.\nEveryone is reading the same book. We all have this one important thing in common.\nThe activities include formal lectures\, small discussion groups\, films\, daily Victorian teas\, performances\, and Victorian dancing.\n\nThe Universe offers a week of total immersion in the world of Victorian fiction with friendly\, like-minded colleagues in a beautiful setting. Whether we’re returning to a Dickens novel that everyone knows and loves\, or branching out into a Victorian novel by another author who might be less familiar\, during the Universe we build a community out of our passion for reading\, talking with one another\, and bringing Victorian culture to life. \n\nView the complete schedule\nRegistration options\nPlenary Lecturers and Guest Scholars
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/the-dickens-universe-featuring-bleak-house/2026-07-29/
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DESCRIPTION:The Dickens Universe is a unique cultural event that brings together scholars\, teachers\, students\, and members of the general public for a week of stimulating discussion and festive social activity on the beautiful Santa Cruz campus of the University of California—all focused on one or two Victorian novels\, usually (but not always) one by Charles Dickens. In 2026\, the Dickens Universe will feature Bleak House by Charles Dickens. \nDickens’s ninth novel\, published between 1852-1853\, shines a light on social injustice and the devastating effects of a corrupt legal system\, following the entangled lives of those caught in the never-ending Jarndyce and Jarndyce case. Told in alternating narrative voices\, this rich literary experiment plays with a variety of genres from detective fiction and social realism to melodrama and satire. As characters move from city to suburb\, from mansions to slums\, we discover unexpected connections among classes\, plots\, and characters. \nNow in its 46th year of operation\, the Dickens Universe combines features of a scholarly conference\, a festival\, a book club\, and a summer camp. Participants include people of all ages and walks of life—distinguished scholars\, graduate students\, undergraduates\, retirees\, young professionals\, high school teachers\, and anyone who loves reading and enjoys long Victorian novels. \nHere are some things that make the Universe such a special experience. \n\nThe college lifestyle: participants live on campus\, eat together in the student dining hall\, and have time to meet and come to know each other in different ways.\nEveryone is reading the same book. We all have this one important thing in common.\nThe activities include formal lectures\, small discussion groups\, films\, daily Victorian teas\, performances\, and Victorian dancing.\n\nThe Universe offers a week of total immersion in the world of Victorian fiction with friendly\, like-minded colleagues in a beautiful setting. Whether we’re returning to a Dickens novel that everyone knows and loves\, or branching out into a Victorian novel by another author who might be less familiar\, during the Universe we build a community out of our passion for reading\, talking with one another\, and bringing Victorian culture to life. \n\nView the complete schedule\nRegistration options\nPlenary Lecturers and Guest Scholars
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/the-dickens-universe-featuring-bleak-house/2026-07-30/
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SUMMARY:The Dickens Universe featuring 'Bleak House'
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URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/the-dickens-universe-featuring-bleak-house/2026-07-31/
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SUMMARY:The Dickens Universe featuring 'Bleak House'
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