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Nguyen, R. (BMEB) – Development of Computational Methods for Reliable Genetic Identification of Forensic Samples

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Advances in sequencing technologies have enabled the recovery of genetic data from minimal, contaminated, and highly degraded samples, overcoming long-standing barriers in forensic analysis. Nevertheless, many evidentiary samples still yield poor-quality DNA that is unconducive to PCR amplification of short tandem repeats (STRs), microarray genotyping, or deep sequencing necessary for accurate, complete genotype calls. This […]

AM Seminar: Structure-Preserving Discretizations and their Applications

Jack Baskin Engineering Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA

Presenter: Andy Wan, Assistant Professor, University of California, Merced   Description: Many models from science and engineering possess fundamental structures which are important to preserve in order for accurate and stable long-term predictions. For instance, preserving conserved quantities, such as energy, mass and momentum, are fundamental in many physical systems. Moreover, preserving dissipative quantities, such as entropy […]

November Slugs and Steins with Associate Professor Mircea Teodorescu

Virtual Event

Slugs & Steins is a monthly series of informal discussions highlighting UC Santa Cruz’s amazing faculty members. Talks are held on the 2nd Monday of each month with topics ranging from organic artichokes to endangered zebras, self-driving cars to Shakespeare. All are welcome, and audience participation is encouraged. We encourage you to share the link […]

Visual & Media Cultures Colloquium (VMCC) Series

Porter College D-Building, Santa Cruz, CA

The Visual & Media Cultures Colloquium (VMCC) is an annual lecture series that brings cutting-edge scholars to speak on a broad range of subjects related to visual and media culture. The series is co-sponsored with the graduate programs in the History of Art & Visual Culture (HAVC) and the Film & Digital Media departments. Each […]

FREE and open to the public

Research Lunch & Learn: Research Development Explained, or How to Get Grants Funded

Join members of the UCSC Research Development (RD) team as they discuss how they work in advance and alongside their colleagues in the Office of Sponsored Projects to ensure PIs submit the most compelling and competitive proposals. Engage early with RD to develop long-term fundraising strategies, build interdisciplinary teams, interact with sponsors, and project manage […]

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Work for California – Your State Career

The Work for California — Your State Career presentation will give you an opportunity to learn about the benefits of California state service, the range of career opportunities with the State of California, and the process for searching and applying for state jobs. We will provide resources and be here to answer your questions. Join […]

Free
Book Talk with Winnie Wong—VMCC Series

Book Talk with Winnie Wong—VMCC Series

Porter College D-Building, Santa Cruz, CA

In this public talk, Winnie Wong presents her latest book, The Many Names of Anonymity: Portraitists of the Canton Trade, which examines the tension between recognizing individuals as artists with rights of authorship and the limitations of the modern “artist” concept.

FREE and open to the public.

Haunting Interruptions: Race, Infrastructural Violence, and Spatial Memory in Ferguson, Missouri

Rachel Carson College 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA

Join the Sociology Department together with the Center for Critical Urban & Environmental Studies (CUES), The Black Geographies Lab, and Critical Race and Ethnic Studies in the Rachel Carson College Red Room, to welcome speaker Rashad Timmons (UC PPFP) for a discussion on Race, Infrastructural Violence, and Spatial Memory in Ferguson, Missouri moderated by Camilla Hawthorne (UC Santa Cruz).

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Successful Slug Workshops

Successful Slug Workshop: Reading & Notetaking Strategies (on Zoom!)

Virtual Event

Reading & Notetaking Strategies Thursday, November 13, 2:05 p.m.– 2:50 p.m. Location: Zoom Learn reading and note-taking methods and why they work to help you learn. Successful Slug Workshop Series Join Learning Support Services (LSS) for Successful Slug Workshops on Mondays at 11:40 a.m. and Wednesdays at 2:05 p.m. These 45-minute workshops are open to […]

Leveraging UC Resources To Launch Your Biotech Company

Hay Barn 94 Ranch View Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Are you a UCSC faculty member, postdoc, or graduate student with an entrepreneurial mindset? Join us for an insightful panel discussion on how to turn your biotech research into a successful startup. Learn how to tap into the University of California’s robust innovation ecosystem—from research commercialization and funding opportunities to mentorship and startup incubation. Hear […]

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Slugs at Sundown — Humanity at the Helm: Thriving in an AI-Driven World

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

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, live, and connect — but it doesn’t define the future. What matters most are the skills and strengths that only humans bring: creativity, empathy, adaptability, and big-picture thinking. Join fellow UC Santa Cruz alumni for an evening of conversation and connection as we explore how to stay […]

Free

BIPOC Outdoors: Arboretum Tour

Arboretum 122 Arboretum Road, Santa Cruz, CA

The People of Color Sustainability Collective presents: BIPOC Outdoor series, Arboretum Tour. This event will take place on November 14th, 2025 from 2:45pm-4:45pm at the UCSC Arboretum. Students will get an opportunity to learn about the space and build relationships with land and one another. PoCSC’s mission for BIPOC Outdoors is to hold educational, inviting, […]

Welcome to the City: San Diego

Jacob and Cushman San Diego Food Bank 9850 Distribution Ave, San Diego, CA, United States

Join us for an Alumni Volunteer Day at the Jacob & Cushman San Diego Food Bank.

Welcome to the City: Los Angeles (Culver City)

Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook 6300 Hetzler Rd, Culver City, United States

Join us for an Alumni Volunteer Day at Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook with the California State Parks Foundation.

Welcome to the City: Santa Cruz

Homeless Garden Project Farm Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Join us for a volunteer day at the Homeless Garden Project farm.

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Broadsides No.2: Pairing Artworks with Poetry – Poetry Reading & Artist Talk

m.k. contemporary art 703 Front Street, Santa Cruz, United States

Following the success of its 2023 debut, Broadsides No. 2 returns this fall to MK Contemporary Art Gallery with a compelling exploration of the dynamic relationship between poetry and visual art. The exhibition pairs nine nationally recognized poets with nine distinguished visual artists, presenting collaborative works that reveal the unexpected resonances between image and language. The participating […]

Korean Experimental Music Festival—Featuring the National Gugak Center and Del Sol Quartet
Korean Experimental Music Festival—Featuring the National Gugak Center and Del Sol Quartet

Korean Experimental Music Festival—Featuring the National Gugak Center and Del Sol Quartet

Music Center Recital Hall 400 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, CA

The National Gugak Center, Korea’s premier institution for traditional music, collaborates with the Bay Area’s acclaimed Del Sol String Quartet to present a rare and resonant festival blending Korean musical traditions, Western classical instrumentation, and cutting-edge technology.

FREE and open to the public
Last modified: Oct 24, 2025