• Data Science and Data Analytics – Fall Info Session

    Master Data with Instructor Partha Padmanabhan Join us for a conversation with Partha Padmanabhan, Chair of our Data Science and Data Analytics programs, and discover how our DSDA certificate is built to help professionals translate data into smart, strategic business decisions. Get an inside look at the tools, techniques, and real-world AI applications shaping today's […]

    free
  • AI Workshop: Model Context Protocol

    Silicon Valley Campus 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, United States

    Welcome to our immersive AI technology workshop series. During these sessions you will be introduced to new and established AI tools that will help you create and manipulate content in new and powerful ways. Each session is led by an industry expert who will guide you through the material and share its real-world implications. Learning […]

    $145.00
  • [SOLD OUT] Avocado Production Workshop: From Planting to Harvest

    Join us for a workshop focused on successfully growing avocados in the greater Santa Cruz area. We'll cover the particulars of avocado care, with an emphasis on variety selection for the Central Coast, A-B flowering types, pollination demystification, soils and site selection, irrigation, fertilizers, pruning, and seasonal care. There will also be a troubleshooting / […]

    Sliding Scale
  • Seminar Featuring Dr. Robert Blasiak, Sept 3 at 11 am

    Coastal Biology Building 130 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA

    Please join us for a special seminar with Dr. Robert Blasiak on Wednesday, Sept 3 at 11 am. Dr. Blasiak is an Associate Professor at the Stockholm Resilience Centre at Stockholm University. The seminar will be held in person at CBB Rm 110 and on Zoom (details below). Talk Title: The peacebuilding potential of international […]

    FREE
  • What to Expect as a Science Student in Your First Year

    This comprehensive session covers what you need to know to feel prepared for your first year in the sciences. We’ll explore course formats (lectures, labs, tutorials), academic expectations, time management strategies, and support systems. Learn how to navigate challenges and make the most of your university experience, both inside and outside the classroom. To receive […]

  • Human Resource Management Info Session

    Build Stronger Teams and a Smarter HR Strategy What does it take to grow and lead high-performing teams in today’s AI-enhanced workplace? Hear from Philip Ziman, chair of the Human Resource Management certificate program at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension. Learn about the practical, people-focused program designed for current and aspiring HR professionals. Topics Connect HR […]

    free
  • Marketing Management Info Session

    Customer-Driven Marketing: Build the Skills Today’s Marketers Need In a world where buyers expect personalization, speed, and relevance, staying ahead means mastering modern, AI-enhanced marketing strategies. Explore how UCSC Silicon Valley’s Marketing Management certificate helps you align marketing and sales, harness the power of social selling, and launch data-driven, multi-channel campaigns that truly connect with […]

    free
  • Using AI in UX: Explore the latest tools

    Creating the Experience: UX, AI, and Responsive Design Join us for a dynamic UX info session that blends creativity, technology, and collaboration. Discover how UX and AI work together, explore the principles of user-centered design, and see how advanced CSS brings responsive, visually stunning interfaces to life. We’ll highlight 3 engaging courses Collaborative Design: Enhancing […]

    free
  • Farm to Fork Benefit Dinner

    UCSC Farm 152 Farm Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join the Center for Agroecology for an evening at the Farm Enjoy a reception and benefit dinner on the UCSC Farm followed by dancing in the Hay Barn! This event will feature music, appetizers, tours, and local wine followed by a four-course, family-style dinner on the farm provided by Feel Good Foods. As the sun […]

    $30 – $225
  • 19th Conference on Neurosymbolic Learning and Reasoning (NeSy 2025)

    Jack Baskin Auditorium 191 Baskin Cir, Santa Cruz, CA

    The NeSy series is the longest standing gathering for the presentation and discussion of cutting-edge research in neurosymbolic AI. NeSy is the annual meeting of the Neurosymbolic Learning and Reasoning Association, which has organised NeSy since 2005, back then as a workshop.

  • Silicon Chip Design & Semiconductor Engineering– Free info session

    Design the Future of Semiconductors with Arvind Vidyarthi Curious about where a career in chip design can take you? Join Program Chair Arvind Vidyarthi for an inside look at our Silicon Chip Design & Semiconductor Engineering certificate—a program built for engineers who want to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. Whether you're drawn to […]

    free
  • September Slugs and Steins with Professor Javier González-Rocha

    How can flying robots help us track the air we breathe—and the pollutants we can't see? In this talk, I’ll share how our team uses aerial robotic systems—commonly known as drones—to measure wind patterns and detect airborne pollutants in places that are hard to reach with traditional monitoring equipment. These systems are helping us better […]

  • Narcan Training for Faculty and Staff

    Narcan is a life-saving opioid overdose reversal drug. Join us in this workshop as we learn the following: How to use Narcan When to use Narcan Narcan FAQs Where to find Narcan locally To register, click on the following registration link. To learn more, please visit the Narcan wellness initiative webpage.

  • Managing Your Time and Increasing Your Productivity Webinar

    It seems we always have too much to do at work in too little time. Join us as we explore innovative approaches to thinking and operating, while also engaging with proven best practices in time management and productivity. You’ll come away from this knowing how to prioritize competing tasks, minimize interruptions, communicate boundaries to colleagues, […]

    Free
  • Transfer Scholars Pathways (TSP) Majors and Career Exploration

    During this event, participants will have the opportunity to connect with academic advisors, faculty, and peer advisors to discuss: major requirements tips on how to smoothly transfer into the respective major various career pathways alumni from their department have pursued

    Free
  • AI Business Practices Fall Info Session

    Practical AI for workplace automation Discover how nontechnical professionals can harness the power of AI in everyday work. Join program chair Hien Luu for an inside look at AI Business Practices—a hands-on specialization designed to help you boost efficiency with free, easy-to-use AI tools and smart prompt strategies. Work Smarter, Not Harder Learn how to […]

    free
  • Professional Certificates for International Students

    Interested in a professional certificate at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension? A professional certificate is a fantastic way to develop your career, learn from industry experts, and experience Silicon Valley. We offer numerous exciting programs in technology and business. Visit our International site for more information. Prospective international students Please click here to schedule an online […]

  • Doganyigit, K. (BMEB) – Reimagining the petri dish, automated incubator-free organoid culture system for long term organoid maintenance and disease modeling

    Organoids offer strong in vitro models for studying development and disease; however, traditional incubator-based culture methods hinder environmental regulation, elevate evaporation rates, and limit imaging and instrumentation access—restricting their effectiveness for prolonged, physiologically relevant research. To address these challenges, we created a compact, automated culture system that eliminates the need for an incubator by integrating […]

  • Research Lunch & Learn – Budgeting and Budget Management 101

    Comprehensive, timely, and accurate financial management is foundational for effective research portfolio support and decision-making. In this session, Office of Research and divisional experts will focus on ways to identify commonly missed budget items and how to better track variances from the budget. Join Jen Huber, OR Senior Research Accountant, Melissa DiOrio, Manager of Proposal […]

  • Mavrogiannakis, A. (CSE) – Scalable Oblivious Databases and Systems

    Engineering 2 Engineering 2 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA

    Modern applications are increasingly designed with a strong emphasis on scalability and performance, as systems are expected to process ever-growing volumes of data and deliver results with minimal latency. Techniques such as distributed architectures, in-memory computation, and optimized data structures are routinely adopted to meet these performance-driven demands. However, in the pursuit of speed and […]

Last modified: Oct 10, 2025