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SUMMARY:2026 Right Livelihood International Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Right Livelihood International Conference is a five-week global conference exploring how education can strengthen democracy\, collective intelligence\, and just futures. Bringing together Right Livelihood Laureates\, students\, faculty\, and community partners across continents\, the conference combines asynchronous learning with participatory dialogue and collaborative action. Rather than advocating specific outcomes\, the conference positions education as a democratic practice and the Right Livelihood College as a steward of dialogue\, student voice\, and long-term institutional learning. \nRegistration is free and open to the public. Sign up to receive conference updates\, session links\, and participation opportunities.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/2026-right-livelihood-international-conference/
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CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Ph.D. Presentations,Seminars,Social Gathering,Training,Undergraduate,Workshop
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SUMMARY:BME80G Seminar - Katherine Bonini\, "Rethinking Familial Risk in Genomic Medicine: Ethical Approaches to Cascade Screening"
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Katherine Bonini\, Senior Genetic Counselor @ Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai \n  \nDescription: It has long been argued that families are central to genomic medicine. Genomic risk\, diagnosis\, and management are rarely confined to a single individual\, and separating patients’ interests from those of their relatives is often neither straightforward nor desirable. Despite this\, healthcare systems in the United States continue to operationalize care at the level of the individual. This tension is especially evident in cascade screening\, the process of identifying\, notifying\, and offering genetic testing to relatives of a proband with a hereditary condition. Cascade screening can enable earlier diagnosis\, guide preventive care\, and reduce morbidity and mortality\, but its implementation raises important ethical questions.\nIn this talk\, we will examine how current approaches to familial risk communication place responsibility on patients to notify relatives\, often resulting in incomplete reach and missed opportunities for prevention. We will then consider alternative approaches\, including system-led contact models in which health systems directly notify at-risk relatives with proband consent. Drawing on public health ethics frameworks\, we will discuss a proposed framework demonstrating how system-led models may be ethically justified when specific criteria are met\, including considerations of public input\, opt-out mechanisms\, and a focus on actionable conditions. This talk will encourage consideration of how genomic care can be structured to better balance individual rights with broader responsibilities to families and public health. \n  \nBio: Katherine (Kate) Bonini\, MS\, MA\, CGC is a Senior Genetic Counselor and Core Faculty member in the Institute for Genomic Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Her work focuses on the ethical\, legal\, and social implications of integrating emerging genomic technologies into clinical care\, with particular emphasis on implementation science and equitable translation of genomic advances into practice. She has contributed to several major NHGRI-funded initiatives\, including the Clinical Sequencing Evidence-Generating Research (CSER) Consortium\, the Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) Network\, and the Human Pangenome Reference Consortium (HPRC). \nKate is an active leader within the National Society of Genetic Counselors\, where she previously served as Chair of the Research Special Interest Group and Chair of the Public Policy Committee. She is also a member of the Mount Sinai Clinical Ethics Committee\, where she contributes to institutional discussions on complex ethical issues in patient care and research. \nShe received her MS in Genetic Counseling and MA in Medical Humanities and Bioethics from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. \nHosted by: Professor Karen Miga\, BME Department
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/bme80g-seminar-katherine-bonini-rethinking-familial-risk-in-genomic-medicine-ethical-approaches-to-cascade-screening/
LOCATION:Jack Baskin Auditorium\, 191 Baskin Cir\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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SUMMARY:Statistics Seminar: Advancing Statistical Rigor in Single-Cell and Spatial Omics Using In Silico Control Data
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Guan’ao Yan\, Assistant Professor\, Michigan State University \nDescription: Single-cell and spatial transcriptomics technologies now let us map cellular diversity and tissue organization at high resolution\, but the computational methods built to analyze these data are difficult to evaluate in a rigorous\, reproducible way. Two key barriers are the lack of realistic synthetic data with known ground truth and the ambiguity in how we define biologically meaningful spatial patterns. This talk will introduce two simulation frameworks—scReadSim for single-cell RNA-seq and ATAC-seq data\, and scIsoSim for isoform-level expression and splicing—that generate realistic sequencing reads while preserving user-specified truth. These tools enable fair\, controlled benchmarking of quantification and splicing methods across experimental protocols. The talk will also present a systematic review of 34 methods for detecting spatially variable genes (SVGs) in spatial transcriptomics data\, proposing a new categorization of SVGs and outlining how future benchmarks should be designed. Overall\, the goal is to improve statistical rigor\, interpretability\, and comparability in single-cell and spatial omics analysis. \nBio: Guan’ao Yan is an Assistant Professor of Computational Mathematics\, Science & Engineering at Michigan State University. He received his Ph.D. in Statistics from UCLA. His research focuses on statistical and computational methods for modern statistical genomics\, particularly single-cell and spatial omics\, with an emphasis on rigorous benchmarking\, interpretability\, and biomedical discovery. \nHosted by: Statistics Department
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/statistics-seminar-advancing-statistical-rigor-in-single-cell-and-spatial-omics-using-in-silico-control-data/
LOCATION:Jack Baskin Engineering\, Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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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:CSE Colloquium - Evaluating AI Agents in the Real World: Lessons from Two Benchmarks
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Tanya Roosta\, AMD \nAbstract: \nAutonomous research and web-navigation agents — OpenAI Deep Research\, Gemini Deep Research Max\, OpenAI Operator — are now shipping to millions of users. Yet independent evaluation finds leading agents reach less than 68% rubric compliance\, and recent work shows that 14+ points of MMLU “performance” disappears once contamination is removed and 18+ points of web-agent performance disappears under stricter evaluation methodology. The leaderboards we trust are measuring less than we think. \nThis talk argues the path forward is on the evaluation side\, and presents two complementary benchmarks built on that premise. iAgentBench targets the content axis — dynamic\, cross-source sensemaking with auditable per-instance artifacts. RealWebAssist (AAAI 2026) targets the interaction axis — 1\,885 sequential speech instructions from 10 real users on real websites\, where the best agent reaches just 14% task success. Together they expose a shared diagnosis under two surfaces\, and point to concrete PhD-scale open problems in retrieval\, agent memory\, and contamination-resistant evaluation. \nBio: \nTanya Roosta is a Director of AI in the AI Group (AIG) at AMD. Prior to joining AMD\, she was a Senior Applied Science Manager at Amazon\, where she led query understanding for Amazon Shopping Search. Her work focused on applying large language models to information retrieval and personalized product search. Before Search\, she was part of the Alexa organization\, working on natural language understanding and conversational AI. Earlier in her career\, she also spent time in quantitative finance and investment. \nTanya has published research at major machine learning\, natural language processing\, and information retrieval conferences\, and is a co-inventor on multiple patents in areas spanning AI systems and networking. \nAlongside her industry experience\, she is a Lecturer at the UC Berkeley School of Information\, where she teaches Fundamentals of Machine Learningand Introduction to Statistical Theory. She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UC Berkeley\, as well as a Master’s degree in Statistics and a Master’s degree in Financial Engineering\, also from UC Berkeley. \nBeyond her role at AMD\, Tanya enjoys collaborating with Ph.D. students and academic researchers on topics related to large language models\, generative AI\, and federated learning\, with a particular interest in bridging foundational research and real-world system impact. \nHosted by: Professor Alvaro Cardenas \nDate and Time: Wednesdays from 11:00 am – 12:15 pm \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-evaluating-ai-agents-in-the-real-world-lessons-from-two-benchmarks/
LOCATION:Engineering 2\, Engineering 2 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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SUMMARY:International Research Opportunities Forum: focus on Latin America
DESCRIPTION:Please register by Monday\, May 4\, 2026. If attending virtually\, a Zoom link will be shared after you register. \n \n \nJoin us for the International Research Opportunities Forum: focus on Latin America\, a collaborative hybrid event hosted by the Division of Global Engagement and the Division of Graduate Studies. This forum is intended for faculty and graduate students seeking to learn more about funding available for international research collaborations in Latin America. \nAttendees will hear from panelists who have successfully received funding\, followed by an interactive Q&A and networking session. \nLocation:  Engineering Building 2\, E2-180 (map) \nAgenda Highlights: \n\n12:00 p.m. Check-in/Lunch\n12:10 p.m. Opening Remarks\, Peter Biehl\, Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies\n12:15–12:45 p.m. Panel Discussion\n12:45–1:15 p.m. Audience Q&A\n1:15–2:00 p.m. Networking\n\nPanelists: \n\nEmily Moriera – Science\, Technology & Innovation Sector (SECTEC)\, Consulate General of Brazil in San Francisco\nAaron Melaas – Associate Director for Research and Innovation\, UC Alianza MX\n\n\n\nKatia Obrączka – Professor\, Computer Science and Engineering\, CAPES Brazil funding recipient\n\n\n\nMalin Pinsky – Associate Professor\, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology\,  Fulbright Scholar Grantee to Chile 2026-27\n\n\n\nGerardo Urritua Sánchez – UC Alianza-MX Postdoctoral Fellow & Vera Rubin Postdoctoral Fellow from Mexico
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/international-research-opportunities-forum-latin-america/
LOCATION:Engineering Building 2\, E2-180
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Seminars,Training
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SUMMARY:AM Seminar: Column Subset Selection: Theory\, Structure\, and Algorithms
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Anil Damle\, Associate Professor\, Cornell University \nDescription: The column subset selection problem is a classical topic in numerical linear algebra\, with renewed interest driven by applications in computational quantum chemistry\, integral equations\, model reduction\, and model compression in machine learning. This talk surveys recent advances that clarify how structural properties of a matrix influence the performance of column selection algorithms. We focus on structure-aware and randomized methods\, highlighting both theoretical guarantees and practical algorithmic consequences. \nAbout the speaker: Anil Damle is an associate professor of computer science at Cornell University. His research focuses on the development and analysis of robust and efficient algorithms in applied and computational mathematics that exploit structure coming from underlying physical or statisical models. He interfaces with a broad range of application areas\, and his work is inherently interdisciplinary—with the ultimate goal of developing algorithms that are usable for practitioners. He received his PhD from Stanford University in computational and mathematical engineering (ICME)\, and his MS in applied mathematics and BS in applied mathematics and computer engineering from the University of Colorado\, Boulder. \nThis seminar is hosted by Applied Mathematics.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/am-seminar-column-subset-selection-theory-structure-and-algorithms/
LOCATION:Jack Baskin Engineering\, Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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SUMMARY:Statistics Seminar: Learning under Constraints and Extremes: Methods and Applications in Energy Systems
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Yu Zhang\, Associate Professor\, ECE Department of UC\, Santa Cruz \nDescription: Modern cyber-physical systems present statistical learning problems that deviate significantly from standard i.i.d. supervised settings. In particular\, two challenges frequently arise: (i) learning under hard structural constraints\, and (ii) learning under severe distributional imbalance and rare events. In this talk\, I present two case studies from energy systems that illustrate these challenges and motivate new learning paradigms. First\, I consider the problem of approximating the solution map of the AC optimal power flow (AC-OPF)\, a nonlinear and nonconvex optimization problem governing power grid operations. Rather than relying solely on labeled optimal solutions\, we develop both unsupervised and semi-supervised physics-informed learning frameworks that incorporate equality constraints directly into the training objective via augmented Lagrangian formulations and implicit gradient estimation. These approaches enable data-efficient learning while maintaining physical feasibility\, and can be interpreted as constrained function estimation where physical laws provide structural supervision. Second\, I discuss short-term power outage forecasting under extreme weather conditions\, where the data exhibit zero inflation\, heavy tails\, and strong temporal dependence. We propose a two-stage modeling framework that separates event occurrence and magnitude\, combining calibrated classification with Tweedie-based regression to better capture rare but high-impact events. Together\, these examples highlight a unifying theme: modern applications often require learning methods that effectively integrate domain structure while remaining robust to challenging data characteristics such as sparsity and extreme events. I conclude with a discussion of broader implications for scalable learning\, uncertainty handling\, and decision-making in complex systems. \nAbout the speaker: Dr. Yu Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California\, Santa Cruz. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Minnesota\, followed by postdoctoral appointments at the University of California\, Berkeley and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Dr. Zhang’s research advances the resilience\, efficiency\, and sustainability of modern electric power systems through innovations in AI-driven optimization\, machine learning\, and dynamic decision-making. His work develops physics-aware learning methods\, stochastic and robust optimization techniques\, and cyber-physical coordination frameworks to support reliable grid operations under uncertainty. Recent projects include learning-augmented outage forecasting\, planning for weather-driven grid hardening\, and integrating large flexible loads such as data centers into market and operational strategies. Dr. Zhang has been recognized with multiple awards\, including the 2025 Outstanding Young Investigator Award from the Energy Systems Division of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE)\, the 2021 Early Career Best Paper Award from the INFORMS Energy\, Natural Resources\, and the Environment (ENRE) Section\, and the 2019 Hellman Fellowship. \nThis seminar is hosted by Professor Allen Kei. \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/statistics-seminar-learning-under-constraints-and-extremes/
LOCATION:Jack Baskin Engineering\, Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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SUMMARY:FINS: Fisheries Insights Narratives and Stories seminar series featuring Melissa Mahoney
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the fourth talk in the FINS: Fisheries Insights Narratives and Stories seminar series featuring Melissa Mahoney. \nMelissa Mahoney brings over two decades of experience at the intersection of sustainable seafood\, fisheries policy\, and marine innovation along the U.S. West Coast. Her career has focused on translating complex fishery science and regulatory frameworks into practical solutions that strengthen fishing businesses and coastal economies. Since August 2022\, Melissa has served as Executive Director of the Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust\, where she leads initiatives to stabilize local fishing operations\, expand community seafood access\, and revitalize Monterey Bay’s working waterfront. Under her leadership\, the organization is deepening its role as a systems-level intermediary supporting fishermen\, local food systems\, and regional economic development. \nFINS: Fisheries Insights Narratives and Stories Seminar Series \nMelissa Mahoney Executive Director Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust \nTitle: The Future of Blue: Co-Creating a Thriving Seafood Economy in Monterey Bay \nWhen: Wednesday\, May 13th 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 – catered student lunch with the speaker in OHB courtyard → sign up here\n\nZoom Meeting Registration: https://ucsc.zoom.us/meeting/register/NwH0_qUbSeuIm3A76DY-Dg \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/fins-fisheries-insights-narratives-and-stories-seminar-series-featuring-melissa-mahoney/
LOCATION:Ocean Health Building\, McAllister Way\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Seminars,Social Gathering
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SUMMARY:CSE Colloquium - The EU’s Cybersecurity Framework: what it is\, what it means
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Chris Jay Hoofnagle\, Frederik Zuiderveen Borgesius\, Lothar Determann\, Pieter T.J. Wolters \nAbstract: \nThe European Union has enacted a comprehensive cybersecurity framework (the “Framework”) that imposes far-reaching obligations on developers of standalone software and connected products. This Article describes the European legislative approach before turning to a description of the Framework. Anchored by the Cyber Resilience Act and the Cybersecurity Act\, and reinforced by a constellation of sector-specific measures\, the Framework effectively creates a California-like-products-liability regime for software. It mandates extensive security-by-design obligations\, imposes stringent conformity assessment and incident-reporting duties\, and shifts substantial compliance burdens onto manufacturers\, importers\, and distributors. It even treats emotional wrongs caused by software as injurious. The Framework will take full effect in December 2027\, meaning that companies must integrate its requirements into their current product cycles. \nBio: Chris Hoofnagle is professor of law in residence at the University of California\, Berkeley\, where he teaches tort law and cybersecurity. \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-the-eus-cybersecurity-framework-what-it-is-what-it-means/
LOCATION:Engineering 2\, Engineering 2 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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SUMMARY:UCSC Graduate Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 15\, 1:00-4:00 PM (PDT) \nMcHenry Library | Information Commons South on the Main Floor \nWe are delighted to invite you to the 22nd Annual Graduate Research Symposium!\nThis 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. Please see the Graduate Division website for more information. \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ucsc-graduate-research-symposium/
LOCATION:McHenry Library\, 1156 High St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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SUMMARY:Statistics Seminar: Unifying Regression-Based and Design-Based Causal Inference in Time-Series Experiments and Crossover Experiments
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Peng Ding\, Associate Professor\, UC Berkeley \nDescription: I will present some recent results on unifying regression-based and design-based causal inference in time-series experiments and crossover experiments. Part I: Time-series experiments\, also called switchback experiments or N-of-1 trials\, play increasingly important roles in modern applications in medical and industrial areas. Under the potential outcomes framework\, recent research has studied time-series experiments from the design-based perspective\, relying solely on the randomness in the design to drive the statistical inference. Focusing on simpler statistical methods\, we examine the design-based properties of regression- based methods for estimating treatment effects in time-series experiments. We demonstrate that the treatment effects of interest can be consistently estimated using ordinary least squares with an appropriately specified working model and transformed regressors. Additionally\, we show that asymptotically\, the heteroskedasticity and autocorrelation consistent variance estimators provide conservative estimates of the true\, design-based variances. This part is based on https://arxiv.org/pdf/2510.22864  \nPart II: Crossover designs randomly assign each unit to receive a sequence of treatments. By comparing outcomes within the same unit\, these designs can effectively eliminate between-unit variation and facilitate the identification of both instantaneous effects of current treatments and carryover effects from past treatments. They are widely used in traditional biomedical studies and are increasingly adopted in modern digital platforms. However\, standard analyses of crossover designs often rely on strong parametric models\, making inference vulnerable to model misspecification. We unify the analysis of crossover designs using least squares\, with restrictions on the coefficients and weights on the units. Based on the theory\, we recommend specifying the regression function\, weighting scheme\, and coefficient restrictions to assess identifiability\, construct efficient estimators\, and estimate variances in a unified manner. This part is based on https://arxiv.org/pdf/2511.09215 \nAbout the speaker: Peng Ding is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at UC Berkeley. He obtained his Ph.D. from the Department of Statistics\, Harvard University in May 2015 and worked as a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Epidemiology\, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health until December 2015. Previously\, he received his B.S. in Mathematics\, B.A. in Economics\, and M.S. in Statistics from Peking University. \nThis seminar is hosted by Professor Allen Kei.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/statistics-seminar-unifying-regression-based-and-design-based-causal-inference/
LOCATION:Jack Baskin Engineering\, Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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SUMMARY:AM Seminar: Dissecting Complex Disease Mechanisms with Causal Inference and Deep Learning
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. David A. Knowles\, New York Genome Center & Columbia University \nDescription: Many human diseases have a substantial genetic component\, which association studies are increasingly capable of characterizing\, empowered by ever-growing sample sizes. These associations have the potential to elucidate complex disease biology and prioritize therapeutic interventions. However\, it is challenging to determine the impacted genes\, pathways and cellular states since most risk variants are noncoding. I will describe strategies we have explored to address this challenge\, particularly in the context of Alzheimer’s disease. We have mapped genetic effects on expression\, splicing and RNA editing in over 10k postmortem brain samples\, enabling interpretation of common variant associations. We developed a Mendelian randomization-based causal network inference method to estimate how genetic effects propagate through the gene network to converge on disease risk. We show that deep learning models of pre- and post- transcriptional regulation can refine functional fine-mapping\, improve the portability of polygenic risk scores across ancestries\, and increase power in novel annotation-aware noncoding rare variant association studies. Finally\, we designed a CRISPR/Cas13-based strategy to perform isoform-specific knockdown\, opening the door for isoform-resolved functional characterization of putative disease-causal transcriptomic changes. \nAbout the speaker: Dr. Knowles studied Natural Sciences and Information Engineering at Cambridge before obtaining an MSc in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology at Imperial College London. During his PhD in the Cambridge University Machine Learning Group under Zoubin Ghahramani he worked on variational inference and Bayesian nonparametric models. He was a postdoc at Stanford developing methods for functional genomics with Daphne Koller (CS)\, Sylvia Plevritis (Computational Systems Biology/Radiology) and Jonathan Pritchard (Genetics/Biology). At Columbia\, he is an Associate Professor of Computer Science\, an Interdisciplinary Appointee in Systems Biology and an Affiliate Member of the Data Science Institute. He is also a Core Faculty Member at the New York Genome Center. His group develops methods to better understand the genetic basis of human disease. \n\n\n\nThis seminar is hosted by Professor Nilah Ioannidis.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/am-seminar-dissecting-complex-disease-mechanisms-with-causal-inference-and-deep-learning/
LOCATION:Jack Baskin Engineering\, Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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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
CATEGORIES:Seminars,Social Gathering
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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
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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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/
LOCATION:Humanities and Social Sciences Facility\, 2 Hagar Drive\, 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/2026-07-27/
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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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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/2026-07-30/
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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/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:Humanities and Social Sciences Facility\, 2 Hagar Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Conference,Film Screening,Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Seminars,Undergraduate
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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/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:Humanities and Social Sciences Facility\, 2 Hagar Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Conference,Film Screening,Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Seminars,Undergraduate
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