Nava, A. (AM) – Machine-Learning Methods for Prediction of Biological Systems
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Graduate Preparation Program
The Graduate Preparation Program (GPP) is a four-week intensive non-credit course offered in person on the main campus prior to the fall quarter, which is open to all current and newly admitted international graduate students. It focuses on English for Academic Purposes (EAP), academic skills, and cultural orientation. The program also provides a foundation for […]
Monday, August 17, 2026
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Hybrid EventAugust 17, 2026Nikolakakis, M. (ECE) – Learned Gridless Representations of Cone Beam Computed Tomography Scans
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August 17, 2026Condon, C. (BMEB) – Genomic conflict across scales
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August 17, 2026Build better chips
Nikolakakis, M. (ECE) – Learned Gridless Representations of Cone Beam Computed Tomography Scans
Medical image representation has long been dominated by voxel-grid matrices. While their inherent structure and order work efficiently for various linear transformations and provide a seamless visualization method on monitors, they fail to preserve the topology of the scan and to encode sparse information in a memory-efficient way. The recent emergence of machine learning-based continuous coordinate-based […]
Condon, C. (BMEB) – Genomic conflict across scales
Genomes are often viewed as cooperative systems in which genes work together to support organismal function. Yet genetic elements can also act in ways that favor their own transmission or persistence, creating conflict within the genome. In this talk, I examine the evolutionary and functional consequences of such genomic conflict across three systems. First, I […]
Build better chips
Join us for an interactive discussion on current industry trends, emerging skills, and career opportunities, and learn how our Silicon Chip Design & Semiconductor Engineering courses are designed to help professionals build expertise, stay competitive, and achieve their educational and career goals. Whether you’re looking to advance in your current role, transition into a new field, or […]
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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Virtual EventAugust 18, 2026Gutie, J. (SciCAM) – SORh: Hyperbolic Relaxation Methods For Elliptic Problems In Computational Fluid Dynamics
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Hybrid EventAugust 18, 2026Lupin-Jimenez, L. (AM) – Data-Driven Deep Learning for Turbulent Phenomena: Regional Ocean Prediction and Assimilation, Spectral Bias in Diffusion Models, and Equation Discovery
Gutie, J. (SciCAM) – SORh: Hyperbolic Relaxation Methods For Elliptic Problems In Computational Fluid Dynamics
This thesis explores iterative methods for solving elliptic partial differential equations (PDEs), which are used in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to model a wide range of physical phenomena. The primary application of interest here is self-gravity, modeled by Poisson’s equation. Although many numerical approaches exist, including direct matrix inversion, FFT-based methods, and classical iterative methods […]
Lupin-Jimenez, L. (AM) – Data-Driven Deep Learning for Turbulent Phenomena: Regional Ocean Prediction and Assimilation, Spectral Bias in Diffusion Models, and Equation Discovery
Deep learning models trained on simulation and reanalysis data can now emulate turbulent geophysical flows at a small fraction of the computational cost of numerical solvers. Their scientific utility depends on physical consistency, which for the systems studied here rests in large part on spectral fidelity, the accurate reconstruction of variance across spatial scales. This […]
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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Thursday, August 20, 2026
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Hybrid EventAugust 20, 2026Penunuri, G. (BMEB) – Genomic, Proteomic, and Computational Approaches to the Study of Host-Microbe Systems
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August 20, 2026Become a Special Education Teacher Assistant
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August 20, 2026How to Apply to the Premed Postbacc Program
Penunuri, G. (BMEB) – Genomic, Proteomic, and Computational Approaches to the Study of Host-Microbe Systems
Host-microbe systems are core to some of biology’s most consequential interactions, from the pathogens that drive infectious disease to symbionts affecting agricultural pest control and vector-borne disease transmission. Yet unlike the model organisms that have driven most of modern molecular biology, the microbes at the center of these interactions are rarely genetically tractable: many cannot […]
Become a Special Education Teacher Assistant
Interested in becoming a Special Education Teacher Assistant? Join us for an informative session to explore the courses designed to prepare you for success in inclusive and special education classrooms. We’ll provide an overview of the curriculum, discuss current industry trends and workforce demand, highlight career opportunities, and answer your questions about getting started. Your […]
How to Apply to the Premed Postbacc Program
Join UC Santa Cruz Healthcare Pathways for a live online information session to learn about our Premed Postbacc Cohort, Premed and Pre-Health DIY Pathways, and other program offerings. We’ll provide an overview of our programs and cover how to apply for our next admissions cycle, which opens August 7. We’ll also discuss the application process, admissions timeline, […]
Friday, August 21, 2026
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Hybrid EventAugust 21, 2026Nava, A. (AM) – Machine-Learning Methods for Prediction of Biological Systems
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Virtual EventAugust 21, 2026Huang, X. (CSE) – Scalable and Verifiable Reasoning for Medical Foundation Models
Nava, A. (AM) – Machine-Learning Methods for Prediction of Biological Systems
Advances in microscopy have enabled the collection of high-quality single-cell datasets, providing new opportunities to identify the mechanisms underlying complex biological processes. In this work, we develop machine-learning frameworks using […]
Huang, X. (CSE) – Scalable and Verifiable Reasoning for Medical Foundation Models
This PhD research focuses on developing reliable medical foundation models capable of reasoning across textual, visual, and interactive clinical information. The work investigates three complementary directions: improving medical reasoning through […]
Saturday, August 22, 2026
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Sunday, August 23, 2026
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