Join DSAS Leadership and Involvement and KZSC for a night of music, moves, and retro vibes at the Santa Cruz Roller Palladium! Whether you’re a pro on eight wheels or just trying not to hit the floor, we want to see you there. When: Sunday, April 12 Time: 7 – 9 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz […]
The Right Livelihood International Conference is a four-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 […]
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 […]
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 show many features of early brain development, including different types of neurons and coordinated electrical activity. This progress raises a fascinating question: how close are […]
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 to traditional survey calibration weights, e.g.~ as computed by raking. For simple linear regression models, MrP methods admit “equivalent weights”, allowing for direct comparisons between […]
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 studies. Admixed individuals are unique in that they carry mosaics of ancestral segments within their genome, so their genetic information is typically summarized as a […]
This workshop will help you develop a strategy to improve the effectiveness of your job search. We will discuss why networking is important for your job search and how to get started. We will cover effective ways to search for positions. We will provide tips and resouces to help you tailor your resume. We will […]
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 life of a man born enslaved in colonial Virginia, whose repeated escape attempts made his life a remarkable odyssey. He survived enslavement on Virginia and […]
Warm greetings and hot coffee are served by Provost Aims and Poppy the Merrill Chihuahua each Tuesday in April. Breakfast snacks, tea, and cocoa too.
Stop by and say “hi”
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.
Are you curious about generative AI development tools and vibe coding? Join us for an excitng in-person boot camp where you will take part in a hands-on lab that will introduce you to the fundamentals of this rapidly growing field. Here’s the tentative schedule: 1:00 – 1:45 – Intro to AI/ML 1:45 – 2:45 – […]
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 observed behavior is used to predict real-world outcomes. However, logically concurrent activities are typically simulated under one possible linearization of their events – an order […]
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!
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 guided conversation and crafting! Dinner provided, and no RSVP required! For questions or accommodations, please email CARE or The Cantú Center. You Belong Here: The […]
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 anyone exploring pathways into medicine, public health, and other health professions. In this discussion, we’ll provide a comprehensive overview of premed and pre-health programs to […]
Yoga as Healing is a 7-session trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness program hosted by UCSC’s CARE office. Spring Quarter classes will be held Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 p.m. from March 31–May 12. Classes are free for students. Each class facilitated by CARE Advocate Abbey Wise (she/ella), includes gentle, trauma-informed movement, breathwork, meditation and reflective journaling to support survivors […]
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.
Aspiranet, a Californian, public services nonprofit will answer questions, talk about career advancement in social services, and share how you can help move Hope Forward in your community
Join us to learn more about the various opportunities we have to offer in Santa Cruz and surrounding areas.
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.
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, social media, search engines, etc. A popular way to model discrete choice is through Random Utility Models (RUMs). RUMs assume that users assign values to […]