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SUMMARY:Kathleen Schmidt: Sequential Experimental Design for Materials Strength Model Calibration
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Katie Schmidt\, UQ & Optimization Group Leader\, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory \nDescription: Due to the time and expense associated with physical experiments\, there is significant interest in optimal selection of the conditions for future experiments. Selection based on reduction in parameter uncertainty provides a natural path forward. We consider this type of optimal sequential design in the context of Bayesian calibration of materials strength models with the strength model characterizing the evolving resistance of a material to permanent strain. This problem is particularly challenging because different types of experiments and associated diagnostics are employed across strain rate regimes. For lower-strain-rate experiments\, stress-strain curves can be measured directly. For higher-strain-rate experiments\, strength must be inferred (e.g.\, from the deformation of a cylinder of material in a Taylor cylinder experiment). We employ data fusion in our sequential design methodology to incorporate these multiple experimental modalities. \nLLNL-ABS-835231 This work was performed under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Energy by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory under Contract DE-AC52-07NA27344. \nBio: Katie Schmidt is the UQ & Optimization Group Leader at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. She joined LLNL in 2016 after earning a PhD in Applied Mathematics from North Carolina State University. During her time at the lab\, Katie has been involved in a variety of uncertainty quantification problems related to national security as well as outreach and education through LLNL’s Data Science Institute. Her research interests include mixed-effects models\, Bayesian inference\, sequential design\, and sensitivity analysis. \nHosted by: Statistics Department
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/kathleen-schmidt-sequential-experimental-design-for-materials-strength-model-calibration/
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SUMMARY:AM Seminar: Science in the Age of Foundation Models
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Danielle Robinson\, AWS AI \nDescription: In this talk\, I will discuss the large impact of foundation models within the sciences with a particular focus on the importance of physical constraints and uncertainty quantification. First\, I will detail our novel ProbConserv framework for enforcing hard constraints within black-box deep learning models. ProbConserv provides uncertainty quantification\, and can be used to enforce conservation law constraints as well as other nonlinear constraints. Next\, I will discuss its extensions to ensembles of Neural Operators and out-of-distribution (OOD) estimations\, as well as how it can be used in constrained generative modeling of PDEs. I will then show applications of our work in computational fluid dynamics (CFD)\, including weather forecasting\, aerodynamics and chaotic systems. Lastly\, I will conclude with a forward-looking view of the next steps for designing a physics foundation model that can be applied across various types of flows\, geometries and boundary conditions\, and what is needed for such a model to be developed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBio: Danielle Maddix Robinson is a Senior Applied Scientist in the Machine Learning Forecasting Group within AWS AI. She graduated with her PhD in Computational and Mathematical Engineering from the Institute of Computational and Mathematical Engineering (ICME) at Stanford University. She was advised by Professor Margot Gerritsen and developed robust numerical methods to remove spurious temporal oscillations in the degenerate nonlinear Generalized Porous Medium Equation. She is passionate about the underlying numerical analysis\, linear algebra and optimization methods behind numerical PDEs and applying these techniques to deep learning. During her PhD\, she also did an internship at NVIDIA with Joe Eaton and Alex Fender\, and implemented an efficient and load-balanced sparse matrix vector multiplication (spmv) in cuSPARSE and nvGRAPH libraries. She is excited to be back at NVIDIA today. After graduating\, Danielle joined AWS in 2018\, and has been working on developing statistical and deep learning foundation models for time series forecasting including Chronos. Over the last several years\, she has been leading the research initiative on developing models for physics-constrained machine learning for scientific computing on the DeepEarth team. In particular\, she has researched how to apply ideas from numerical methods\, e.g.\, finite volume schemes\, to improve the accuracy of black-box ML models for PDEs with applications to ocean and climate models\, aerodynamics and chaotic systems. \n\n\n\nHosted by: Applied Mathematics\n\n\n\nLink: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/96136632376?pwd=yb27lop8mnhnsairAPgezmVJZzFb74.1.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/am-seminar-science-in-the-age-of-foundation-models/
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SUMMARY:Clinical Trials Design and Management Info Session
DESCRIPTION:This event has been moved to Jan. 12.\nAdvance your career in the global clinical research industry.\nAs the demand for safe\, effective therapies grows\, so does the need for professionals who can lead clinical trials with scientific precision and regulatory expertise. Learn how experts design and manage studies that bring medical innovations from the lab to the marketplace—applying biostatistics\, good clinical practices\, and international regulations to ensure safety and compliance. \nSpeaker\nJoin Karim Sajwani\, chair of the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Clinical Trials Design and Management program\, for an inside look at how our courses prepare you to coordinate cross-functional teams\, oversee global trials\, and navigate complex approval processes that shape the future of healthcare. \n  \nSponsor\nThis winter info session is sponsored by the Clinical Trials Design and Management program. \nNote: This event was formerly scheduled for Jan. 5. \nClaim your seat. 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/clinical-trials-design-and-management-info-session/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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SUMMARY:Be Inspired: Explore Graduate Studies in STEM
DESCRIPTION:Not sure if graduate school is right for you? \nJoin us to learn what graduate school is really about and explore whether it’s the right path for you. We’ll cover topics such as qualifying exams\, funding options\, common misconceptions\, and more! \nClick the link below to register for the event: \nhttps://ucsc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_31OHhwc7QPqJ7nSyiuAUNg
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/be-inspired-explore-graduate-studies-in-stem/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Macroeconomics & International Finance Seminar Series Presents: Dean Corbae
DESCRIPTION:Macroeconomics and International Finance Seminar\nDate: Tuesday\, January 13\, 2026\nTime: 1:40-3:00 p.m.\nLocation: E2-499\n\n \n\nSpeaker: Dean Corbae\nTitle: William Sellery Trukenbrod Chair in Finance\nAffiliation: University of Wisconsin – Madison\nHost: Grace Gu Steadmon\n \nSeminar title:  A Quantitative Model of Bank Merger Dynamics\n \n\nABSTRACT: \nWe develop a simple model of the bank merger process to study the rise in bank concentration following the deregulation of bank branching in the Riegle-Neal Act of 1994. Motivated by the data where currently 10 (dominant) banks have over 55 percent of the U.S. deposit market share while the remaining over 4000 (fringe) banks cover the rest\, we apply a dominant-fringe framework with a merger stage to model the rise in concentration following the change in regulation making interstate branching possible. First\, we study the effect of the merger wave on competition\, efficiency\, and stability of the banking industry. Then we use our model to understand the interaction between regulatory and monetary policy. Specifically\, how has the bank lending channel of monetary policy been affected by rising concentration; has it amplified or dampened the effectiveness of monetary policy? How might monetary policy itself contribute to mergers and rising concentration?
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/macroeconomics-international-finance-seminar-series-presents-dean-corbae/
LOCATION:Engineering 2\, Engineering 2 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:Labor Against ICE
DESCRIPTION:Trump’s second term has been marked by a dramatic increase in immigration enforcement operations\, including the deployment of federal and national guard troops to major cities across the United States. Ramped-up ICE raids have resulted in injuries\, deaths\, and the disappearance of migrants and non migrants alike. As legal challenges demanding the cessation of indiscriminate workplace and neighborhood raids have largely failed\, how are workers and communities fighting back? This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Refreshments provided. Immigrant and labor rights organizations will also be tabling. \nPlease join UC Santa Cruz’s Center for Labor and Community for a panel discussion with co-founder of LA Educators for Racial Justice (LAE4RJ)\, Denisha Jordan (United Teachers Los Angeles)\, founder of OEA Rapid Response Team and dual-language teacher\, Jessie Papalia (Oakland Education Association)\, Emergency Medicine Resident\, SatKartar Khalsa (SEIU 1021 Committee of Interns and Residents)\, Alex Quintero (@allthingslabor)\, and regional labor and community organizer Cesar Lara (California Federation of Labor) to learn how labor is organizing to defend migrants on the job. \nRSVP HERE \nEspañol_Labor_Against_ICE \nEnglish_Labor Against ICE \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/labor-against-ice/
LOCATION:Merrill Cultural Center\, 200 McLaughlin Dr\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:Medical Device Quality and Design Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Advance your career in medical device design and quality.\nAs healthcare technology evolves\, professionals who understand global regulatory standards\, risk management\, and quality systems are in high demand. Learn how to design\, document\, and validate medical devices\, digital health solutions\, and AI/ML-based devices while ensuring compliance with FDA\, ISO\, and EU MDR requirements. \nSpeaker\nJoin Kiran Gulati\, chair of the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Medical Device Quality and Design program\, for an inside look at how our courses provide hands-on training\, practical case studies\, and industry-relevant skills that prepare you for roles in quality engineering\, regulatory compliance\, and design assurance. \nSponsor\nThis winter info session is sponsored by the Medical Device Quality and Design certificate program. \nRegister today!
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/medical-device-quality-and-design-info-session/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:User Experience and Web Design info session
DESCRIPTION:Design digital experiences people love to use.\nIn today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape\, organizations need professionals who can combine empathy\, usability\, and aesthetics to create interfaces that engage and delight users. Learn how UX and web design specialists use research‑driven methods\, prototyping tools\, and inclusive design principles to build seamless digital experiences across platforms. \nYour Speaker\nJoin Nicole Sharratt\, chair of the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension User Experience & Web Design program\, for an inside look at how our courses equip you with the skills to lead user‑centered design projects—whether you’re shaping websites\, apps or digital products. \nSponsor\nThis winter info session is sponsored by UCSC Silicon Valley Extension User Experience & Web Design program. \nRegister today!
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/user-experience-and-web-design-info-session/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T180000
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SUMMARY:ECE Associate Teacher Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Start a meaningful career shaping young minds.\nWith early learning programs in growing demand\, educators who understand child development\, curriculum design\, and classroom dynamics are essential. The UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Early Childhood Education: Associate Teacher certificate builds foundational expertise in teaching infants through preschool‑age children\, developing age‑appropriate curriculum\, and collaborating with families and communities. \nSpeaker\nJoin Ninet Moradi\, chair of the program\, for an inside look at how our courses can help you qualify for associate‑teacher roles\, meet California licensing requirements\, and launch a rewarding career supporting children’s growth and learning. \nLearn more.\nVisit our program page to explore the courses and opportunities within the Early Childhood Education: Associate Teacher certificate program. \nRegister today. 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ece-associate-teacher-info-session/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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SUMMARY:Applied Microeconomics and Trade Seminar Series Presents: Olivia Bordeu
DESCRIPTION:Applied Microeconomics and Trade Seminar\nDate: Thursday\, January 15\, 2026\nTime: 1:40 – 3:00 p.m.\nLocation: E2-499\n\n \n\nSpeaker: Olivia Bordeu \nTitle: Assistant Professor of Economics \nAffiliation: University of California\, Berkeley  \nHost: Jeremy West \nSeminar title: Bank Branches and the Allocation of Capital across Cities\n\nABSTRACT: We study how banking market structure and branch networks shape the spatial mobility of capital. Using administrative loan-level data from Chile\, we show that bank-level deposit shocks lead receiving banks to increase lending and lower interest rates relative to other banks. Interest rate reductions are concentrated in cities where the bank has a small market share\, consistent with local market power. We develop and estimate a quantitative spatial model with multi-city banks\, oligopolistic local credit markets\, and frictions in interbank lending. These channels lead to spatial dispersion in interest rates and the marginal productivity of physical capital\, reducing GDP. Interbank frictions reduce steady-state GDP by 0.04%\, while spatial variation in loan markups reduces GDP by 0.5%. Bank mergers improve financial integration between cities but reduce competition\, generating heterogeneous welfare effects that depend on the merging banks’ geographic overlap.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/applied-microeconomics-and-trade-seminar-series-presents-olivia-bordeu/
LOCATION:Engineering 2\, Engineering 2 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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SUMMARY:The art of interviewing: From good to great.
DESCRIPTION:Interviews are no longer just about resumes. In this section with PK Agarwal\, dean of UCSC Silicon Valley Extension\, we will dive into behavioral questions\, storytelling techniques\, virtual interview etiquette\, and ways to stand out with authenticity and confidence. \n\nLearn to craft memorable responses to behavioral interview questions using proven storytelling frameworks.\nUnderstand what sets standout candidates apart in both in-person and virtual interviews—including etiquette\, presence\, and tone.\nGain tips for showcasing your unique strengths with clarity and confidence while staying true to yourself.\n\nThis is a casual discussion with Dean Agarwal. Be sure to bring your questions and share your experience. \nThis event is part of the Dean Conversations: Pathways to professional success series.  \nClaim your seat!
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/the-art-of-interviewing-from-good-to-great/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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