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SUMMARY:Model Context Protocol: Why It Matters
DESCRIPTION:The Impact of Model Context Protocol \nJoin us for an engaging exploration of the Model Context Protocol—a groundbreaking framework designed to improve communication and context-sharing across AI agents. As AI systems become more modular and collaborative\, MCP offers a powerful solution for maintaining continuity across tasks\, tools\, and models. This free\, online event is sponsored by the AI Program at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension. \n\nTopics \n\nThe origins and motivations behind MCP\nHow MCP structures and preserves context\nThe growing importance of MCP in the development of scalable\, interoperable AI agent systems\nReal-world use cases\nCurrent limitations of MCP\nHow MCP is shaping the future of AI infrastructure\nHow to advance your knowledge and skills in this frontier technology.\n\n\nSpeaker \nPraveen Krishna\, AI Program chair and platform architect for Audio AI/ML Solutions\, Performance & Power\, Intel\, teaches AI Essentials\, Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence\, Open Computer AI Agent by Hugging Face\, Practical uses of DeepSeek/Llama\, Computer Vision and Image Processing\, and Capstone Building Integrated AI Applications. \n\nInterested in a deeper dive into this topic? \nAI Technology Workshop Series: Model Context Protocol (Aug. 29)\nA one-day workshop held in person at the Silicon Valley Campus or online.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/model-context-protocol-what-you-need-to-know-why-it-matters/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T120000
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SUMMARY:Programming with Rust
DESCRIPTION:Join us in learning more about Rust\, one of the fastest-growing programming languages\, which continues to be ranked the most-loved language by its users. Its user base\, aka “Rustaceans\,” has tripled in just two years as more and more software products are being developed in Rust. \nIn this fast-paced virtual overview with Danesh Forouhari\, we’ll talk about: \n\nThe history of Rust\nProblems Rust solves\nComparing Rust to other programming languages\nBenchmarking data (vs. C & Go)\nThe good\, the bad\, and the ugly of programming with Rust\nRunning some sample Rust code\, if time permits\n\nSpeaker\nDanesh Forouhari\, M.S.\, has more than 20 years of experience in the software development industry. He teaches Python for Programmers. \nThis fall info session is sponsored by the UCSC Silicon Valley Professional Education Computer Programming certificate program.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/programming-with-rust-6423/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T173000
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SUMMARY:All UC Alumni Networking Mixer in Central California
DESCRIPTION:Alumni from all 10 University of California campuses are invited to our friendly and open networking mixer at a UC alumni-owned winery in Central California.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/all-uc-alumni-networking-mixer-in-central-california/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T180000
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SUMMARY:Project and Program Management Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Project Leadership with Tim Bombosch\nJoin Program Chair Tim Bombosch for UCSC Silicon Valley’s Project and Program Management certificate\, where you'll learn from PMI®-certified experts leading teams across top Silicon Valley companies. Gain the tools and strategies to define goals\, estimate costs\, manage risk\, and deliver successful outcomes \n.\nMaster Real-World Management Skills\nBuild expertise in both traditional and agile methods—Scrum\, Kanban\, SAFe\, and more. This program satisfies PMI® training requirements and prepares you for the PMP® and CAPM® exams while equipping you to lead teams and drive results in today’s fast-paced business environment. \n\nThis fall info session is sponsored by the Project and Program Management Certificate program.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/project-and-program-management-info-session-4291/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T110000
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SUMMARY:HireUC Alumni Career Summit
DESCRIPTION:About the career summit \nThe HireUC Alumni Career Summit\, in partnership with Hire Talent\, is a hiring event organized for University of California (UC) alumni who are looking for early- and mid-level career opportunities. It offers a special chance for alumni to connect with employers from diverse fields and industries.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/hireuc-alumni-career-summit/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Lectures & Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T180000
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SUMMARY:Regulatory Affairs and Medical Device Quality and Design – Fall Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Explore medical innovation with Kiran Gulati\nJoin medical device and biotech expert Kiran Gulati for a closer look at UCSC Silicon Valley’s Regulatory Affairs and Medical Device Quality and Design certificates. These programs equip you to navigate global regulations and bring safe\, effective products to market. \nBuild in-demand skills in a regulated field\nLearn FDA negotiation\, risk management\, and quality system standards like ISO 13485 and 14971. Whether you're aiming for RAC certification or advancing your career in biotech\, this session will highlight how these programs prepare you for success in the fast-moving healthcare industry. \nThis fall info session is sponsored by the Regulatory Affairs and Medical Device Programs.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/regulatory-affairs-and-medical-device-quality-and-design-fall-info-session/
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