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 […]

California Earthworkers Summit

The California Earthworkers Summit (CES) brings together farmers, youth, creatives, scientists, land stewards, and allies to regenerate our connection to land, share knowledge, and shape a thriving future. September 11–13 at UC Santa Cruz. All are welcome—everyone has a role to play. www.earthworkerssummit.org

$10 – $60

Lydon, S. (SciCAM) – Magnetic Buoyancy Instabilities in Deep, Twisted Magnetic Layers

In observing the solar magnetic field, possibly the most prominent features visible on the surface are sunspots, which emerge at different latitudes as the solar cycle progresses. Sunspot pairs are believed to be formed by concentrated bundles of mainly toroidal magnetic field (flux tubes) looping through the surface. These regions exhibit surprisingly ordered patterns of […]

Get Certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED!

Scotts Valley Center

This Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course equips you to recognize and care for various first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants. It is designed for individuals who need a certification that satisfies OSHA workplace or other regulatory requirements. This class is taught in a blended learning format and […]

Van Duker, N. (AM) – A Random Choice Hybrid Method for Resolving Shock Placement Errors in 1D Relativistic Hydrodynamics with Transverse Velocities

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

This report presents a one-dimensional Random Choice-based hybrid method for simulating special relativistic hydrodynamics (SRHD) flow problems. The proposed scheme combines a high-order accurate method and a random choice method, selectively applying the first to smooth flows and the second to shocks and discontinuities. This hybrid approach addresses the issue of incorrect wave placements in […]

Lei, K. (CM) – Designing for meaningful large-scale online communication, connection, and collective insight

Digital technologies have made large-scale online interaction a central part of how people communicate, connect, and work together. Yet scaling often comes at the cost of depth, and interactions can become superficial and chaotic, drifting away from the richer interactional contexts of small-scale or in-person settings that support trust and meaningful exchange, and that make […]

Communicating Climate Solutions Symposium

Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA

Timely, effective and culturally appropriate communication is needed to encourage development and adoption of sustainable climate actions that mitigate the impacts of climate change. Toward this effort, our symposium will bring together journalists, researchers, community leaders, local officials and politicians to identify opportunities and best practices for developing and communicating climate change solutions with diverse […]

$30 – $100

Mental Health First Aid Certification

Be prepared to support those around you by getting certified in Mental Health First Aid. Mental Health First Aid teaches the skills needed to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, as well as how to provide someone with initial support until they are connected with appropriate professional […]

Kickstart your Internship Search

Are you looking to land an internship for the Summer of 2026? Believe it or not, now is the time to start preparing! Join us for a practical webinar designed to help you kick start your search with confidence. Whether you’re gearing up for your first application cycle or looking for new tips, this session […]

Silicon Valley – Building a Sustainable Talent Acquisition Function and Strategy

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

Join Extension partner, the National Human Resources Association, as they explore how to build a talent acquisition function grounded in capacity, capability, and technology, with a focus on how AI can serve as a complement to the recruiter’s role rather than a replacement. The session will also cover how to build and equip a talent […]

$9 – $432

Insights from AI & Semiconductor Leaders

Join us for two dynamic online panels with industry professionals from top Silicon Valley companies like Google, Meta, Amazon, Cerebras, and Altera. You’ll hear firsthand from leaders shaping the future of AI and semiconductor innovation, with dedicated discussions on each field. Schedule: 6:00–7:00 PM – Semiconductor Panel 7:00–8:00 PM – AI Panel No matter where […]

free

BIPOC Outdoors: Garden of Eden Hike

BIPOC Outdoors is a series that aims to bridge the gap between marginalized students and outdoor recreation while simultaneously fostering community with one another. This includes a beginner to moderate, mostly flat (some incline/decline) 1.5 hr hike from Stevenson College to the Garden of Eden (a rocky swimming hole nestled along the San Lorenzo River). […]

How to Find a Job On Campus (Virtual Session #1)

Do you need a job? Learn how to find jobs on campus and how Career Success can help you through the process! All students are welcome. The presentation will last 30 minutes, followed by a 15-minute Q&A. You Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all, consistent with state and federal […]

Cornucopia 2025

Upper East Field

Cornucopia—the annual student organization and resource fair—is happening Monday, September 22, 2025, on the East Field, and booth registration is now open! This is a great opportunity to connect with thousands of new and returning students, promote your organization or department, and help launch the academic year with energy, visibility, and community. You Belong Here: […]

CRES Major Presentation

Join us for an engaging major presentation about the UCSC Critical Race and Ethnic Studies Program! This is your chance to discover what makes our program unique, hear from the Undergraduate Director, Undergraduate Advisor, and Faculty Chair, and get answers to your burning questions. What to expect: Major presentation with Interactive Q&A session and a […]

Computational Media Orientation

Orientation for incoming Computational Media students to introduce them to the program, help them understand program requirements, and have the opportunity to ask any questions.

Last modified: Oct 22, 2025