• 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
  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

    $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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

    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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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.