7 events found.
Ongoing
ECE 290 Seminar: Speaker Dr. Josh Star-Lack – Photon Counting Detectors for X-Ray Computed Tomography
Engineering 2 Engineering 2 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz
BME 80G Seminar: Speaker Dr. Mohammed Mostajo-Radji – How Close Are We to Consciousness in a Dish?
Jack Baskin Auditorium 191 Baskin Cir, Santa Cruz
AM Seminar: Genetically Admixed Groups as a Laboratory for Mathematical Modeling and Discovery
Jack Baskin Engineering Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz
Creative Interventions: Technology + Organizing for Women in Hip Hop
Digital Arts Research Center 407 McHenry Rd, Santa Cruz
FREE and open to UCSC affiliates
NOIZ: An Evening of Words, Sounds + Ideas
Digital Arts Research Center 407 McHenry Rd, Santa Cruz
FREE and open to UCSC affiliates
Week of Events
Hybrid Event
2026 Right Livelihood International Conference
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 […]
Monday, April 13, 2026
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April 13, 2026ECE 290 Seminar: Speaker Dr. Josh Star-Lack – Photon Counting Detectors for X-Ray Computed Tomography
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April 13, 2026BME 80G Seminar: Speaker Dr. Mohammed Mostajo-Radji – How Close Are We to Consciousness in a Dish?
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April 13, 2026Statistics Seminar: Calibration Weighting-Style Diagnostics for Nonlinear Bayesian Hierarchical Models
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April 13, 2026AM Seminar: Genetically Admixed Groups as a Laboratory for Mathematical Modeling and Discovery
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April 13, 2026Creative Interventions: Technology + Organizing for Women in Hip Hop
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April 13, 2026NOIZ: An Evening of Words, Sounds + Ideas
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Virtual EventApril 13, 2026April Slugs and Steins with Professor Gregory O’Malley
ECE 290 Seminar: Speaker Dr. Josh Star-Lack – Photon Counting Detectors for X-Ray Computed Tomography
Presenter: Dr. Josh Star-Lack, Principal Scientist and Research Manager, Varex Imaging Inc Description: 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 […]
BME 80G Seminar: Speaker Dr. Mohammed Mostajo-Radji – How Close Are We to Consciousness in a Dish?
Presenter: Dr. Mohammed Mostajo-Radji, Associate Research Scientist, Genomics Institute UCSC Description: We can now grow small pieces of human brain tissue in the lab, known as brain organoids. These models […]
Statistics Seminar: Calibration Weighting-Style Diagnostics for Nonlinear Bayesian Hierarchical Models
Presenter: Dr. Ryan Giordano, UC Berkeley Statistics Description: Multilevel Regression with Post-stratification (MrP) has become a workhorse method for estimating population quantities using non-probability surveys, and is the primary alternative […]
AM Seminar: Genetically Admixed Groups as a Laboratory for Mathematical Modeling and Discovery
Presenter: Dr. Aw, Department of Genetics, University of Pennsylvania Description: Admixed groups consist of individuals descended from two or more historically separated ancestral populations, and they are underrepresented in biomedical […]
Creative Interventions: Technology + Organizing for Women in Hip Hop
Azmera Hammouri-Davis, akua naru, and Edd Wheeler come together in conversation, offering a critical and creative dialogue that sets the stage for the evening ahead. This talk precedes the live […]
FREE and open to UCSC affiliates
NOIZ: An Evening of Words, Sounds + Ideas
Hosted by Assistant Professor and hip hop artist akua naru, the evening features live student performances, a DJ set, and an intimate conversation with guest artist/performer Edd Wheeler: pioneering Brazilian rapper, founding member of As Damas do Rap, the first female Hip Hop group in Rio de Janeiro, and practicing lawyer and organizer whose life […]
FREE and open to UCSC affiliates
Virtual Event
April Slugs and Steins with Professor Gregory O’Malley
The Escapes of David George: An Odyssey of Slavery, Freedom, and the American Revolution The Escapes of David George: An Odyssey of Slavery and Freedom in the Revolutionary Era describes the […]
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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April 14, 2026Nursing School Info Session with UPENN and Johns Hopkins
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Hybrid EventApril 14, 2026Castello, J. (CSE) – Space Mission Simulation From the Outside In
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April 14, 2026Prepare for the Fair with COOP Careers
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April 14, 2026Beyond Men & Masculinity: Film Screening & Conversation
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April 14, 2026Plan your healthcare career at UCSC
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Hybrid EventApril 14, 2026Emeriti Faculty Lecture, Spring 2026
Nursing School Info Session with UPENN and Johns Hopkins
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.
We will cover program overview, admissions and career outcomes.
Hybrid Event
Castello, J. (CSE) – Space Mission Simulation From the Outside In
Robotic space missions often use discrete event simulation to reduce risk in operation. A simulation applies a set of planned activities to a model of mission resources, and the model’s […]
Prepare for the Fair with COOP Careers
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.
This 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!
Beyond Men & Masculinity: Film Screening & Conversation
As part of Sexual Assault Awareness & Action Month (SAAM), join CARE & The Cantú for dinner and a screening of Beyond Men & Masculinity. After the film, we’ll have […]
Plan your healthcare career at UCSC
Interested in becoming a doctor or pursuing a career in healthcare? Join the UC Santa Cruz Premed Postbacc Program for an informative, live online session designed for students, parents, and […]
Hybrid Event
Emeriti Faculty Lecture, Spring 2026
As the West Coast exploded with the Summer of Love and Vietnam War protests, the Center for World Music’s concept of “bimusicality” brought Asian performance masters and American avant-gardists to train American students. Join Distinguished Research Professor Emerita Kathy Foley for the Spring Emeriti Lecture.
FREE and open to the public
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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April 15, 2026FINS: Fisheries Insights Narratives and Stories seminar series featuring Dr. George Leonard
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April 15, 2026CSE Colloquium – Algorithmic Problems in Discrete Choice by Ravi Kumar
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April 15, 2026The Emergence of Maritime Archaeology in the Republic of Benin: Research, Challenges, and Ongoing Initiatives
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April 15, 2026Ritual Drinking in the Ancient World
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April 15, 2026Kraw Lecture: At the Forefront of AI: Innovation and Discovery
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April 15, 2026Astrophysics: The Largest Unknowns and the Biggest Challenges
FINS: Fisheries Insights Narratives and Stories seminar series featuring Dr. George Leonard
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 extensive experience at the ocean science-policy interface at major nonprofits (Monterey Bay Aquarium and Ocean Conservancy). 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. Preceding the talk please join us for a networking coffee hour (snacks provided) and a student-only lunch after the talk.
CSE Colloquium – Algorithmic Problems in Discrete Choice by Ravi Kumar
Presenter: Ravi Kumar, Google Abstract: In 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, […]
Free
The Emergence of Maritime Archaeology in the Republic of Benin: Research, Challenges, and Ongoing Initiatives
Please join the April 8th Archaeology and Biological Anthropology Lunch Talk, “The Emergence of Maritime Archaeology in the Republic of Benin: Research, Challenges, and Ongoing Initiatives,” presented by Affolabi Angelo Ayedoun (Anthropology, UC Santa Cruz).
Ritual Drinking in the Ancient World
Wednesday, April 15, 5:00-7 p.m. Stockwell Cellars 1100 Fair Avenue, Santa Cruz Space is limited. Please let us know if you are able to attend via this registration link. “Drink and make […]
Kraw Lecture: At the Forefront of AI: Innovation and Discovery
Artificial intelligence is transforming how we understand and solve the world’s most complex challenges—while at the same time causing new challenges and concerns. We invite you to join us for […]
Astrophysics: The Largest Unknowns and the Biggest Challenges
UCSC Professor Alexie Leauthaud will discuss her groundbreaking work understanding the past and future of our universe. In this exciting public lecture, Professor Alexie Leauthaud will discuss some of the […]
Free
Thursday, April 16, 2026
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Hybrid EventApril 16, 2026Mirchandani, C. (BMEB) – Population and Evolutionary Genomics Across Ecological Scales
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April 16, 2026Find Your Path! 2026
Hybrid Event
Mirchandani, C. (BMEB) – Population and Evolutionary Genomics Across Ecological Scales
Sequencing technologies have transformed population and evolutionary genetics, making it possible to ask questions at scales that were intractable a decade ago. Realizing that potential depends on tailored computational approaches, […]
Friday, April 17, 2026
Saturday, April 18, 2026
No events on this day.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
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April 19, 2026OLLI at UCSC Sunday Speaker Meeting
OLLI at UCSC Sunday Speaker Meeting
Join OLLI for a social hour and a presentation titled, Are We Alone? Thirty Years of Exoplanet Discovery
Free