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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:ECE 290 Seminar: Speaker Dr. Josh Star-Lack - Photon Counting Detectors for X-Ray Computed Tomography
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Josh Star-Lack\, Principal Scientist and Research Manager\, Varex Imaging Inc \nDescription: X-ray computed tomography (CT) provides rapid\, detailed 3D imaging of internal organs\, bones\, and vasculature. By enabling the swift diagnosis of cancer\, cardiac disease\, neurological disorders\, and other pathologies\, CT has revolutionized medicine—reducing the need for invasive exploratory surgeries and facilitating precise treatment planning. Despite the technology’s maturity\, the clinical demand for higher spatial resolution\, increased sensitivity\, and lower ionizing radiation doses remains high. This presentation reviews the fundamental principles of CT\, traces its evolution since its invention 50 years ago\, and describes a new technology\, photon-counting x-ray detection\, as a transformative solution to current clinical challenges. \nBio: Josh Star-Lack received his B.S. in Applied and Engineering Physics from Cornell University and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from U.C. Berkeley. He has worked on the development of medical imaging technologies\, including X-ray computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging\, for his entire professional career. He is currently a Principal Scientist and Research Manager at Varex Imaging Inc\, the world’s largest manufacturer of X-ray detectors and tubes. He has co-authored over 150 publications and holds over 50 patents. \nHosted by: Professor Soumya Bose\, ECE Department \nZoom Link: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/97975378707?pwd=ljcgaCfhMmhZ88Vt5dqQUBVQRjehOx.1
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ece-290-seminar-speaker-dr-josh-star-lack/
LOCATION:Engineering 2\, Engineering 2 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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SUMMARY:BME 80G Seminar: Speaker Dr. Mohammed Mostajo-Radji - How Close Are We to Consciousness in a Dish?
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Mohammed Mostajo-Radji\, Associate Research Scientist\, Genomics Institute UCSC \nDescription: We can now grow small pieces of human brain tissue in the lab\, known as brain organoids. These models show many features of early brain development\, including different types of neurons and coordinated electrical activity. This progress raises a fascinating question: how close are we to consciousness in a dish? In this talk\, I will explain what brain organoids are\, what we mean by consciousness\, and why answering this question is more complex than it may seem. I will end by introducing the idea of neurorights\, and why thinking about the rights and protections of minds matters as brain science and technology continue to advance. \nBio: Dr. Mohammed Mostajo-Radji is an Associate Research Scientist at the Genomics Institute UCSC. He is part of the Braingeneers group\, a multidisciplinary collective of geneticists\, neuroscientists\, and engineers focused on the human brain’s specification and function. His research explores neuronal specification and fate plasticity in the cerebral cortex using brain organoid models. Additionally\, he leads the Live Cell Biotechnology Discovery Lab\, which develops cloud-based experimental science education technologies. Dr. Mostajo-Radji earned his PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Harvard University and completed postdoctoral training at UCSF. He also co-leads the Data Coordination Center for the SSPsyGene Consortium\, an NIH initiative to characterize genetic mutations associated with neuropsychiatric disorders.  \nHosted by: Professor Karen Miga\, BME Department
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/bme-80g-seminar-speaker-dr-mohammed-mostajo-radji-how-close-are-we-to-consciousness-in-a-dish/
LOCATION:Jack Baskin Auditorium\, 191 Baskin Cir\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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SUMMARY:Statistics Seminar: Calibration Weighting-Style Diagnostics for Nonlinear Bayesian Hierarchical Models
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Ryan Giordano\, UC Berkeley Statistics \nDescription: Multilevel Regression with Post-stratification (MrP) has become a workhorse method for estimating population quantities using non-probability surveys\, and is the primary alternative to traditional survey calibration weights\, e.g.~ as computed by raking. For simple linear regression models\, MrP methods admit “equivalent weights”\, allowing for direct comparisons between MrP and traditional calibration weights (Gelman 2006). In the present work\, we develop a more general framework for computing and interpreting “MrP local equivalent weights” (MrPlew)\, which admit direct comparison with calibration weights in terms of important diagnostic quantities such as covariate balance\, frequentist sampling variability\, and partial pooling. MrPlew is based on a local approximation\, which we show in theory and practice to be accurate and meaningful for the target diagnostics. Importantly\, MrPlew can be easily computed based on existing MCMC samples and conveniently wraps standard MrP software implementations. \nBio: Dr. Ryan Giordano is currently an assistant professor of statistics at UC Berkeley. Dr. Ryan Giordano earned a PhD in Statistics from UC Berkeley advised by Michael Jordan\, Tamara Broderick\, and Jon McAuliffe\, an MSc with distinction in econometrics and mathematical economics from the London School of Economics\, and undergraduate degrees in mathematics and engineering mechanics from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Ryan Giordano has worked as a postdoctoral researcher at MIT under Tamara Broderick\, as an engineer for Google and HP\, and served for two years as an education volunteer in the US Peace Corps in Kazakhstan. Dr. Ryan Giordano’s research interests include machine learning\, variational inference\, Bayesian methods\, robustness quantification\, and what it even means to do statistics at all. \nHosted by: Statistics Department
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/statistics-seminar-calibration-weighting-style-diagnostics-for-nonlinear-bayesian-hierarchical-models/
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SUMMARY:AM Seminar: Genetically Admixed Groups as a Laboratory for Mathematical Modeling and Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Aw\, Department of Genetics\, University of Pennsylvania \nDescription: Admixed groups consist of individuals descended from two or more historically separated ancestral populations\, and they are underrepresented in biomedical studies. Admixed individuals are unique in that they carry mosaics of ancestral segments within their genome\, so their genetic information is typically summarized as a pair of genotype and local ancestry data matrices. I will present two research projects on admixed groups: one applying statistical models to study genetic architecture and polygenic risk\, and another using biomedical data analysis to motivate combinatorial and probabilistic questions. In the “math to genetics” direction\, we describe structural causal models that show local and global genetic ancestry are instruments for epistasis. These models of genetic architecture imply that certain polygenic scores can differentiate between cis and trans epistases\, and highly similar cross-ancestry genetic effects do not rule out pervasive gene-gene or gene-environment interactions. In the “genetics to math” direction\, we study the enumeration of genotype and local ancestry data matrices — which we call admixed arrays — subject to constraints that arise naturally in biomedical applications. Using saddle-point approximation and complex martingale techniques\, we show that admixed arrays admit a different independence heuristic than the closely related binary contingency tables (e^(–1/4) vs e^(–1/2) correction factor). If time permits\, we will discuss ongoing work on designing algorithms for performing exact and approximate enumeration. \nAbout the speaker: Alan Aw is a mathematical scientist specializing in human statistical and population genomics. He is currently a postdoctoral researcher with the Department of Genetics at the University of Pennsylvania\, having obtained a PhD in Statistics at UC Berkeley and studied Applied Mathematics as an undergraduate. His research centers on the genetics and mathematical modeling of underrepresented groups. This includes statistical modeling and analyses of Biobank-scale admixed cohorts to better understand the genetic architecture of biomedical traits and improve genetic risk prediction\, developing non-parametric hypothesis testing methods for genomics\, and interdisciplinary approaches to studying European demographic history inclusive of indigenous Siberians. He is a member of the PRIMED Consortium and a trainee under a National Institutes of Health T32 Grant in Genomic Medicine. \nHosted By: Applied Mathematics  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/am-seminar-genetically-admixed-groups/
LOCATION:Jack Baskin Engineering\, Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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SUMMARY:Nursing School Info Session with UPENN and Johns Hopkins
DESCRIPTION:University of Pennsylvania and Johns Hopkins Schools of Nursing each offer accelerated nursing programs for individuals looking to transition to the field from non-nursing degrees. \nWe will cover program overview\, admissions and career outcomes. \nHumanities 1 – Room 202 \nRegister now! \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/nursing-school-info-session-with-upenn-and-johns-hopkins/
LOCATION:Humanities 1 Building\, 257 Cowell-Stevenson Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Seminars
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SUMMARY:Prepare for the Fair with COOP Careers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person workshop with COOP Careers about elevating your professional brand – just in time to prepare for the Spring Career & Internship Fair. \nThis session will help students craft a compelling professional pitch\, tailor their resume to stand out to employers\, and network meaningfully with industry professionals. Don’t miss this chance to get fair-ready and set yourself up for success! \nRegister now! \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/prepare-for-the-fair-with-coop-careers/
LOCATION:Career Success Student Lounge (125 Hahn)\, 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Conferences,Seminars,Training,Undergraduate,Workshop
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SUMMARY:FINS: Fisheries Insights Narratives and Stories seminar series featuring Dr. George Leonard
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the second talk in the FINS: Fisheries Insights Narratives and Stories seminar series featuring Adjunct Professor Dr. George Leonard. His talk\, “Lessons learned from my time at the science-policy interface” will discuss his 35 years of experience researching\, communicating\, and advocating for a vibrant and healthy ocean upon which all of us depend. He has been at the forefront of ocean science-policy interface at major nonprofits (Monterey Bay Aquarium and Ocean Conservancy)\, working on practical ocean solutions to some of the ocean’s greatest environmental challenges. He initiated\, developed\, and led a host of conservation programs during his time at Ocean Conservancy including offshore aquaculture\, plastics pollution\, ocean acidification\, climate change\, mesopelagic fisheries\, and deep-sea mining. During his early career at Monterey Bay Aquarium\, he developed the scientific foundation for the nascent sustainable seafood movement \nFINS: Fisheries Insights Narratives and Stories Seminar Series \nDr. George Leonard\, Adjunct Professor\, Coastal Science and Policy UCSC \nTitle: Lessons learned from my time at the science-policy interface \nWhen: Wednesday\, April 15th from 10:30am-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 \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/fins-fisheries-insights-narratives-and-stories-seminar-series-featuring-dr-george-leonard/
LOCATION:Ocean Health Building\, McAllister Way\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Seminars,Social Gathering
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SUMMARY:CSE Colloquium - Algorithmic Problems in Discrete Choice by Ravi Kumar
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Ravi Kumar\, Google \nAbstract:\nIn discrete choice\, a user selects one option from a finite set of available alternatives\, a process that is crucial for recommendation systems applications in e-commerce\, social media\, search engines\, etc.  A popular way to model discrete choice is through Random Utility Models (RUMs).  RUMs assume that users assign values to options and choose the one with the highest value from among the available alternatives.  RUMs have become increasingly important in the Web era; they offer an elegant mathematical framework for researchers to model user choices and predict user behavior based on (possibly limited)  observations.   While RUMs have been extensively studied in behavioral economics and social sciences\, many basic algorithmic tasks remain poorly understood.  In this talk\, we will discuss various algorithmic and learning questions concerning RUMs. \nBio: \nRavi Kumar has been a research scientist at Google since 2012. Prior to this\, he was at the IBM Almaden Research Center and at Yahoo! Research. His interests include algorithms for massive data\, ML/privacy\, and the theory of computation. He maintains an extensive publication record that includes Test-of-Time Awards from STOC and WWW\, as well as Best Paper Awards from KDD and WWW\, to mention a few. He is an ACM fellow.\n\nHosted by: Professor Sungjin Im \n\nDate and Time: Wednesday\, April 15\, 2026 from 11:00 am – 12: 15 pm \nLocation: Engineering 2\, Room E2-180 (Refreshments such as fruit\, pastries\, coffee\, and tea will be provided.) \n\nZoom Option: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/93445911992?pwd=YkJ2TQtF79h0PcNXbEcpZLbpK0coiY.1&jst=3 \n\n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/cse-colloquium-algorithmic-problems-in-discrete-choice-by-ravi-kumar/
LOCATION:Engineering 2\, Engineering 2 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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