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  • Learn to build AI Applications

    Explore the future of AI with Praveen Krishna Join Program Chair and AI expert Praveen Krishna for an insider’s look at the University of California’s first certificate in AI Application […]

    free

  • Jobscan for Job Seekers: Tools to Help You Get Hired

    Make your resume work smarter with Jobscan Learn how to create tailored resumes and cover letters using Jobscan’s free AI-powered tools. In this hands-on session, you’ll discover how to optimize […]

    free

  • Educational Therapy – Free fall Info Session

    Transform learning with Sharmila Roy Join Educational Therapy program chair Sharmila Roy for a thoughtful program overview and hear how the uniquely designed curriculum empowers educators and professionals to make a lasting impact– in the classroom and beyond. As one of the few AET-approved programs, you’ll learn to assess learning challenges and apply effective, research-based […]

    free

  • Rakshit, G. (CSE) -Improving Question Answering through Figurativeness Understanding, Semantic Representation and Multi-Agent Conflict Resolution

    Open-domain question answering (ODQA) systems come with diverse challenges — ranging from resolving conflicting information to interpreting figurative expressions and representing meaning in a human-understandable form. This dissertation presents three complementary contributions toward building more robust and interpretable QA systems. First, we investigate QA model performance on figurative language. Introducing FigurativeQA, a benchmark of yes/no […]

  • Leavitt, J. (BMEB) – Evolutionary Dynamics, Functional Adaptations in Stress Response, and Direct Detection of tRNA modifications in Archaea

    Transfer RNA (tRNA) modifications are essential for structural integrity, decoding fidelity, and stress adaptation, yet their dynamics across phylogenetically distinct archaeal species and their functional roles during stress remain incompletely understood. This dissertation aims to address some of these gaps through a multi-scale investigation that spans the evolutionary dynamics, stress-responsive functions, and direct detection of […]

  • Shanks, C. (BMEB) – Development and Application of Local Ancestry Methods for Population Genomics

    Local ancestry methods classify the segments of DNA inherited from a specific ancestry (e.g., African, East Asian, European), improving analyses of admixed populations. Aim 1 applies ancestry-specific analysis to more than 1000 whole genome sequences across Polynesia, revealing strong bottlenecks in the voyagers who settled both Hawaiʻi and Rapa Nui, and confirming frequencies of Mendelian […]

  • Networking Tools for Your Career

    Learn how to grow your professional connections using the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension LinkedIn Alumni Tool. In this interactive session, you’ll discover smart strategies for expanding your network, reaching out with confidence, and asking for informational interviews that lead to real insights—and real opportunities. This session is open exclusively to UCSC and UCSC Extension students. […]

    free

  • 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

    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 […]