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SUMMARY:Chambers\, K. (BMEB) - Using Genomics and Artificial Intelligence to improve prognosis for osteosarcoma patients
DESCRIPTION:Transcriptomic profiling has been transformative in pediatric oncology. Pediatric cancers arise from disrupted developmental programs. Their impaired transcriptional states reflect cell lineage infidelity\, aberrant differentiation\, and immune-microenvironment interactions distinct from those of adult tumors(Gröbner et al.\, 2018; X. Ma et al.\, 2018). Within the osteosarcoma (OS) landscape\, despite being the most common bone tumor of childhood\, it remains one of the least genomically characterized pediatric cancers. Advancements in survival for localized disease\, outcomes for metastatic or recurrent OS have remained stagnant for decades. Transcriptomics characterization of OS has facilitated the exposure of the unique chromothripsis patterns associated with the disease (Sayles et al.\, 2019; Schott et al.\, 2023). Largely\, progress in OS genomics is still limited by the lack of harmonized\, cross-study datasets accessible to researchers. I detail my contributions to OS research\, beginning with the curation of the largest publicly available and harmonized RNA-sequencing osteosarcoma dataset (Chapter 2). A continuous part of my research involved the systematic democratization\, aggregation\, harmonization\, and open sharing of pediatric cancer transcriptomic datasets within the Treehouse Childhood Cancer Initiative (Beale et al.\, 2025). This dataset provided a foundation for the analyses and discoveries presented in this dissertation. I utilize the multi-cohort and transcriptomic multi-omic public OS dataset to discover and define biologically meaningful subtypes that may explain differences in progression and treatment response (Chapter 3). Finally\, I expand these advanced computational approaches into the realm of diagnostic pathology by evaluating strategies for integrating generative AI into rare cancer classification. I leverage both general and domain-specific diffusion models alongside GPT-4o–generated pathology prompts to guide histologic image synthesis (Chapter 4). In summary\, my work advances transcriptional subtyping in OS by leveraging transcriptomic data to identify molecular subtypes of OS that could inform treatment strategies. \nHost: Krizia Chambers\, Ph.D. Candidate\, Biomolecular Engineering & Bioinformatics  \nAdvisor: Olena Vaske \nZoom- https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/93569812001?pwd=RWBuZUdQq2Yo1K4kQ75WRmP0uKjYAH.1&jst=3 \nPasscode- 915392
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/chambers-k-bmeb-using-genomics-and-artificial-intelligence-to-improve-prognosis-for-osteosarcoma-patients/
CATEGORIES:Ph.D. Presentations
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SUMMARY:Laffan\, N. (CM) - Digital Memory Tools and Their Impact On Collective Remembering
DESCRIPTION:Today\, both individual and collective memories are increasingly mediated by digital platforms. Both are fundamentally enmeshed in platform ecosystems that orient around commercial imperatives very much at odds with community cohesion. The digital archive where our mediated memories are stored does not merely store information but actively inscribes it\, often privileging narratives aligned with commercial incentives rather than community cohesion. This invisibility is a problem: as we offload our personal memories onto commercial tools\, we unwittingly subject our shared past to algorithmic curation and “algo-time\,” which raises serious questions about how the use of our personal devices is quietly restructuring the way societies remember. \nDuring this presentation\, I will propose a three-pronged method of investigating and engaging in this conceptual space. All three prongs revolve around a shared question : how do the technologies that extend our personal memories affect what we remember collectively? The research first establishes a conceptual ecology around the question by tracing the lifecycle of a single image from individual capture to platform archive. Second\, it employs Research through Design (RtD) and speculative design methods to prototype tools explicitly built for collective remembrance rather than commercial extraction. Finally\, it utilizes artistic practice to “diffract” these concepts\, creating interactive installations that expose the distortions and contradictions inherent in digital memory. Together\, these projects aim to make visible the hidden dynamics that shape the memories we construct together. \nHost: Nate Laffan\, Ph.D. Student\, Computational Media  \nAdvisor: Nathan Altice  \nZoom- https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/93762016105?pwd=RBXDHnuleAECZdVghEaAz9L4KK4p1d.1 \nPasscode- 668969
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/laffan-n-cm-digital-memory-tools-and-their-impact-on-collective-remembering/
CATEGORIES:Ph.D. Presentations
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SUMMARY:ECE Supervision and Administration Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Step into leadership in early childhood education.\nThe need for skilled supervisors and administrators in early learning programs continues to grow. Childcare centers\, preschools\, and early education organizations all rely on leaders who can manage teams\, ensure quality\, and meet state standards. \nWe’ll explore the key roles in early childhood supervision and administration—site director\, program manager\, owner/operator—and the essential skills to lead with confidence. \nTopics\n\nCurriculum planning\nStaff development\nBudgeting\nCompliance\nBest practices shaping the field\n\nSpeaker\nProgram Chair Ninet Moradi will lead our session while offering an inside look at how our flexible\, fully online professional certificate helps you meet state permit requirements and advance your career in early childhood leadership. \nThis winter info session is sponsored by the ECE Supervision and Administration certificate program. \n\nRegister today. 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ece-supervision-and-administration-info-session/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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SUMMARY:Science in the Neighborhood: The End Game: Discovering how telomeres cause disease
DESCRIPTION:Science In the Neighborhood\nA public lecture series hosted quarterly by the UC Santa Cruz Science Division \nThe End Game: Discovering how telomeres cause disease\nPresentation by Carol Greider\, Professor\, UC Santa Cruz\nQ&A with Susan Carpenter\, Professor\, UC Santa Cruz \nTelomeres\, the ends of chromosomes\, play a pivotal role in human disease. Short telomeres cause age-related degenerative disease\, while long telomeres predispose people to cancer. That’s why understanding how telomere length is regulated is so critical. Dr. Greider’s research is uncovering the mechanism of telomere length regulation so that we can devise approaches for disease treatment. By using new DNA-sequencing technology in a novel way\, her team made a surprising discovery: Each chromosome end has a unique telomere-length distribution that is different from other chromosome ends. Dr. Greider will explain how this finding will help us better understand the role of telomeres in disease. \nThe event is in-person only. Register here. \nDecember 11\, 2025 | 6:00–7:30 p.m.\nCoastal Biology Building. Rm. 110\nUC Santa Cruz Coastal Campus\n130 McAllister Way\nSanta Cruz\, CA 95060 \nThe screenshot below shows where to find the entrance of the Coastal Biology Building.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/the-end-game-discovering-how-telomeres-cause-disease/
LOCATION:Coastal Biology Building\, 130 McAllister Way\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:Fermentation Basics
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the secrets of delicious\, healthy\, and home-crafted food at our Home Fermentation Workshop! This hands-on class dives deep into the art and science of fermentation\, from understanding how beneficial microbes transform basic ingredients into delicious\, healthy foods\, to exploring a variety of home fermentation projects—including demonstrations of ferments like pickled vegetables and tangy yogurt. Then\, roll up your sleeves for an interactive session where you’ll make your own batch of sauerkraut to take home\, guided step-by-step in a friendly\, supportive environment. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to expand your skills\, you’ll leave with newfound confidence\, inspiration\, and your first jar of homemade kraut ready to ferment on your kitchen counter.\nAbout the Instructor: \nAnna Lee is a lecturer in the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. She is a Master Composter and a Master Food Preserver through UC Cooperative Extension and holds an advanced certificate in ecological horticulture from the Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems at UC Santa Cruz and an MS in agroecology from University of Wisconsin\, Madison.\n\n \nREGISTER
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/fermentation-basics/
LOCATION:Hay Barn\, 94 Ranch View Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Merrill College Undergraduate Research Mentorship Program
DESCRIPTION:The program offers Merrill students an invaluable professional opportunity: the chance to work closely with a faculty member and get the kind of experience and advice that can prepare students for graduate or professional school or a career. Students who participate in the program will be employed as Research Assistants. \nThis program enables Merrill College Faculty Fellows to benefit from paid research assistance from an undergraduate affiliate of Merrill College.  \nThe application is submitted by the faculty member rather than the student.  \nFor additional information and application: DEADLINE EXTENDED to January 23\, 2026 \nMerrill College Undergraduate Research Mentorship Program
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/merrill-college-undergraduate-research-mentorship-program/
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SUMMARY:Project and Program Management Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Advance your career in project and program management. \nAs organizations tackle more complex initiatives\, the demand for skilled project leaders continues to grow. Learn how professionals across industries use Agile methods\, AI tools\, and data-driven insights to manage scope\, schedule\, and cost effectively. \nJoin Tim Bombosch\, chair of the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Project and Program Management program\, for an inside look at how our courses can help you strengthen your leadership\, planning\, and communication skills to deliver results and move your career forward. \nThis winter info session is sponsored by the Project and Program Management program. \nRegister today.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/project-and-program-management-info-session/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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SUMMARY:Marketing Management Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Shape the future of marketing in the age of AI. \nAs digital transformation accelerates\, organizations need marketers who can blend creativity with data-driven insight. Learn how professionals in Silicon Valley use analytics\, automation\, and AI-powered tools to design integrated campaigns\, engage customers\, and measure real results. \nJoin Ly-Huong Pham\, Ph.D.\, M.B.A.\, chair of the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Marketing Management program\, for an inside look at how our updated courses can help you strengthen your skills in marketing strategy\, digital media\, and performance analytics—equipping you to lead in today’s rapidly evolving marketplace. \nThis winter info session series is sponsored by the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Marketing Management program. \nRegister today.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/marketing-management-info-session/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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SUMMARY:Pre-College Program Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about UCSC Pre-College Programs\nDiscover what’s possible in Summer 2026! Join us for a one-hour online info session to learn about our Pre-College Programs\, including courses\, eligibility\, and how students can get a head start on college and career pathways. \nRegister today.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/pre-college-program-info-session/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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SUMMARY:A Celtic Christmas
DESCRIPTION:A winter holiday celebration of Irish music\, dance\, song\, and storytelling. A Celtic Christmas is now in its 30th year touring nationally. Rekindle the flame in the hearth ​with stories\, music\, song and dance from the rich treasury of Ireland’s cultural heritage. Spend an evening with native Irish storyteller Tomáseen Foley and some of the most gifted Celtic musicians\, dancers and singers performing anywhere today\, both sides of the Atlantic. Thanks to the Celtic Society of the Monterey for their support.\n—\nADMISSION\n– General admission $55.20; Celtic Society Member Discount $49.87.\n– Tickets available HERE online through Eventbrite only.\n– Doors are scheduled to open 30 minutes prior to event start time.\n—\nPARKING\n– Parking by permit\, ParkMobile\, or $5 cash/check/credit via the onsite parking attendant in Lot 126\n– Arts Lot #126 is the closest parking lot to the event\n– Visitors with DMV placards or plates may park for free in DMV spaces\, Medical spaces\, or ParkMobile spaces without additional payment\, or in timed zones for longer than the posted time.\n– More information provided by UCSC Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS)\n—\nThis program is open to all members of the public consistent with state and federal law. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/celtic-christmas-2025/
LOCATION:Music Center Recital Hall\, 400 McHenry Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Performances
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SUMMARY:Bioinformatics Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Lead the next wave of innovation in life sciences and data.\nAs biotechnology and data analytics converge\, the demand for professionals who can interpret complex biological data and drive discovery continues to grow. Learn how experts in bioinformatics use computational tools\, programming\, and molecular biology to transform raw data into scientific and medical insights. \nYour Speaker\nJoin us to discover what’s ahead for our program—including welcoming our program chair\, Darryl León\, launching updated courses\, and integrating practical AI tools across the curriculum. Darryl will provide an inside look at how our courses can help you strengthen your skills in data analysis\, genomics\, and software tools—preparing you to contribute to advances in biotech\, pharmaceuticals\, and healthcare. \nSponsor\nThis winter info session is sponsored by the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Bioinformatics certificate program. \nClaim your seat!
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/bioinformatics-info-session/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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SUMMARY:Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
DESCRIPTION:Norris Center Art + Science Graduate Fellowship Exhibition \nEcology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World brings together the work of ten graduate students supported by the Kenneth S. Norris Center for Natural History Art + Science Fellowship\, a program dedicated to creative research connecting art with the natural world. Across media – including sound\, moving image\, music\, performance\, installation\, comics\, social practice\, photography\, and storytelling – the artists in Ecology of Presence emphasize relationality and careful attention to place as essential to building relationships with environs. As accelerating environmental change and technological dependency threaten ways of belonging\, the works in this exhibition maintain a steadfast commitment to interdisciplinary approaches that propose kinship with the natural world. By coming together\, Art + Science Fellows artworks and social practices suggest ways of imagining human life in relation to the more-than-human world.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ecology-of-presence-pathways-to-the-natural-world/2026-01-05/
LOCATION:Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery\, 11 Cowell Service Rd\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:CM Seminar - "How Technology-Mediated Food Interactions Support Family Connection and Routine Reconstruction"
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Aswati Panicker \nDescription: “In this talk\, I draw on work in human-food interaction (HFI) to examine how food can serve as a rich interaction medium for connection and routine reconstruction in long-distance families. I highlight insights from three of my studies that explore this question across different technological forms. First\, I discuss how families navigate shifting meanings of “healthy eating” during life transitions\, and the tensions that arise when disclosing new goals and priorities in health-sharing or tracking tools. Second\, I show how family members expressed hesitations\, value conflicts\, and visions for cultural or playful moments when imagining embodied technology such as a social robot within their domestic spaces. Third\, through a mobile app probe for teaching food knowledge and recipes\, I uncover the subtleties of how family members seek to initiate\, learn\, guide\, or be guided through everyday food practices. Throughout\, I outline design implications and close by reflecting on how technology-mediated food interactions might extend to other contexts and routines beyond family life.” \nBio: Aswati Panicker is a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California\, Santa Cruz\, working with Prof. Christina Chung. Her research is at the intersection of HCI and CSCW\, focusing on how technologies are designed and used in social and health-related contexts. She takes a human-centered\, participatory approach and draws on theories from family studies and sociology in her work. She earned her PhD in Informatics from Indiana University Bloomington in July 2025. You can read more at aswatipanicker.com \n  \nHosted by: Professor Christina Chung \nWhen: Monday\, January 5\, 2026 from 12:30PM to 1:30PM \nLocation:  \nIN-PERSON @  SVC 3212. \nViewing room @ UCSC Main Campus\, E2-280. \nLUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED AT BOTH LOCATIONS! Faculty and students are highly encouraged to attend. \nZoom info: \nhttps://ucsc.zoom.us/j/98742808551?pwd=3UaQbY0YMMAgfdJhkQzN8mSrzYhfCG.1\nMeeting ID: 987 4280 8551\nPasscode: 866098 \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/cm-seminar-how-technology-mediated-food-interactions-support-family-connection-and-routine-reconstruction/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260105T160000
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SUMMARY:AM Seminar with Dr. Truong Vu
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Truong Vu\, IPAM and MSU \nDescription: We present a framework for the gradient flow of sharp-interface surface energies that couple to embedded curvature active agents. We use a penalty method to develop families of locally incompressible gradient flows that couple interface stretching or compression to local flux of interfacial mass. We establish the convergence of the penalty method to an incompressible flow both formally for a broad family of surface energies and rigorously for a more narrow class of surface energies. \nBio: Dr. Vu received a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the Department of Mathematics\, Statistics\, and Computer Science at University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Vu is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (UCLA) and a visiting faculty in the Department of Mathematics at Michigan State University. \nHosted by: Applied Mathematics 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/am-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145752
CREATED:20251125T235707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T200921Z
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SUMMARY:Silicon Chip Design & Semiconductor Engineering Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Build the semiconductors powering the future.\nWith the global demand for advanced chips on the rise\, engineers who can design\, simulate\, and optimize integrated circuits are highly sought after. Learn how professionals in Silicon Valley develop digital and analog systems\, apply verification methodologies\, and leverage modern EDA tools to bring innovative designs from concept to silicon. \nSpeaker\nJoin Arvind Vidyarthi\, chair of the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Silicon Chip Design & Semiconductor Engineering program\, for an inside look at how our courses provide hands-on experience\, industry-relevant skills\, and the practical knowledge needed to pursue careers in chip design\, verification\, and semiconductor engineering. \nSponsor\nThis winter info session is sponsored by the Silicon Chip Design & Semiconductor Engineering program. \n  \nRegister today!
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/silicon-chip-design-semiconductor-engineering-info-session/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T170000
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SUMMARY:Macroeconomics and International Finance Seminar Series: Wenting Song
DESCRIPTION:Macroeconomics and International Finance Seminar\nDate: Tuesday\, March 10\, 2026\nTime: 1:40-3:00 p.m.\nLocation: E2-499\n\n \n\nSpeaker: Wenting Song\nAffiliation: University of California Davis\nHost: Hikaru\n \nSeminar title:  TDB\n \nABSTRACT:  
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/macroeconomics-and-international-finance-seminar-series-wenting-song/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T114000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T145752
CREATED:20251216T231619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T231619Z
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SUMMARY:BME 280B Seminar: Nature’s Miniature Masterpieces - Nanobodies as Small but Mighty Antibodies for the next Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Katja Hanack\, Founder and CEO\, New/Era/Mabs \nDescription: Nanobodies combine remarkable simplicity with surprising power. Their small size allows them to reach targets that remain inaccessible to conventional antibodies\, while maintaining high specificity and stability. Their compact architecture allows them to access targets that conventional antibodies cannot reach\, yet they preserve the specificity and power that make antibody therapeutics so transformative. In this talk I will introduce the science behind selma\, a cell based discovery platform developed over more than a decade to rapidly identify high quality antibodies and nanobodies. I will explore why these tiny binders matter\, how they differ from classical antibodies\, and what their unique biology enables for diagnostics and therapeutics. \nThe presentation will conclude with my current project on immune infrastructure and how pre validated nanobody archives can shift the pandemic response from a reactive model to proactive preparedness for future outbreaks. \nBio: Katja Hanack\, PhD\, MBA\, is the Founder and CEO of new/era/mabs and a leading expert in antibody discovery for diagnostic and therapeutic applications\, with a particular focus on nanobody technologies. With more than 20 years of experience\, she has developed pioneering platforms that enable the efficient generation and selection of next-generation monoclonal antibodies and nanobodies. She holds a Biology degree from Humboldt University of Berlin and a PhD in Biotechnology from the University of Potsdam. As a former Professor of Biochemistry and Biology at the University of Potsdam\, she built and led a research group of 25 scientists\, secured over €16 million in external funding\, and authored more than 40 peer-reviewed publications. Since 2017\, Dr. Hanack has contributed to translational innovation as an industrial advisor for SPARK Stanford and SPARK Berlin\, supporting academic teams in bringing biomedical discoveries to patients. \nHosted by: Professor Rebecca Dubois\, BME Department
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/bme-280b-seminar-natures-miniature-masterpieces-nanobodies-as-small-but-mighty-antibodies-for-the-next-pandemic/
LOCATION:Physical Sciences Building\, Physical Sciences Building\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145752
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SUMMARY:AI Application Development Program Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Lead Innovation as a Machine Learning Engineer.\nAs AI becomes central to products and services across industries\, there’s a growing demand for professionals who can design\, build and deploy intelligent services & systems. Learn how you can preprocess data\, develop Machine Learning models\, apply Deep Learning techniques\, and create AI solutions that solve real‑world problems. \nSpeaker\nJoin Praveen Krishna\, chair of the Artificial Intelligence Application Development program\, for an inside look at how our courses provide hands‑on experience\, industry‑driven projects\, and the technical foundation you need to advance your career as an ML Engineer\, MLOps Engineer\, or Applied AI Researcher. \nSponsor\nThis winter info session is sponsored by the AI Application Development program. \n  \nRegister today!
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ai-application-development-program-info-session/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145752
CREATED:20251218T232339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T203112Z
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SUMMARY:Career Success Drop-In Coaching at the EOP Office - Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in with Career Coach & Engagement Specialist Bridge Kennedy to discuss Career Exploration\, Job Search Strategy\, Interview Prep\, Grad School Prep\, or whatever’s on your mind related to your career success! \nTime: 1:30pm – 3:00pm \nDates: Mondays\, Weeks 2\, 4\, 6\, & 8 of Winter Quarter 2026 \n1/12\, 1/26\, 2/9\, 2/23 \nLocation: Academic Resource Center\, EOP Lounge \nYOU BELONG HERE\nPrograms and services are open to all\, consistent with state and federal law\, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service\, faculty program\, or community event—is designed to be accessible\, inclusive\, and respectful of all identities. To learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/career-success-drop-in-coaching-at-the-eop-office-winter-2026/2026-01-12/
LOCATION:Academic Resources Center (ARC)\, 408 McHenry Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145752
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T164251Z
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SUMMARY:Kathleen Schmidt: Sequential Experimental Design for Materials Strength Model Calibration
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Katie Schmidt\, UQ & Optimization Group Leader\, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory \nDescription: Due to the time and expense associated with physical experiments\, there is significant interest in optimal selection of the conditions for future experiments. Selection based on reduction in parameter uncertainty provides a natural path forward. We consider this type of optimal sequential design in the context of Bayesian calibration of materials strength models with the strength model characterizing the evolving resistance of a material to permanent strain. This problem is particularly challenging because different types of experiments and associated diagnostics are employed across strain rate regimes. For lower-strain-rate experiments\, stress-strain curves can be measured directly. For higher-strain-rate experiments\, strength must be inferred (e.g.\, from the deformation of a cylinder of material in a Taylor cylinder experiment). We employ data fusion in our sequential design methodology to incorporate these multiple experimental modalities. \nLLNL-ABS-835231 This work was performed under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Energy by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory under Contract DE-AC52-07NA27344. \nBio: Katie Schmidt is the UQ & Optimization Group Leader at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. She joined LLNL in 2016 after earning a PhD in Applied Mathematics from North Carolina State University. During her time at the lab\, Katie has been involved in a variety of uncertainty quantification problems related to national security as well as outreach and education through LLNL’s Data Science Institute. Her research interests include mixed-effects models\, Bayesian inference\, sequential design\, and sensitivity analysis. \nHosted by: Statistics Department
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/kathleen-schmidt-sequential-experimental-design-for-materials-strength-model-calibration/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145752
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T164010Z
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SUMMARY:AM Seminar: Science in the Age of Foundation Models
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Danielle Robinson\, AWS AI \nDescription: In this talk\, I will discuss the large impact of foundation models within the sciences with a particular focus on the importance of physical constraints and uncertainty quantification. First\, I will detail our novel ProbConserv framework for enforcing hard constraints within black-box deep learning models. ProbConserv provides uncertainty quantification\, and can be used to enforce conservation law constraints as well as other nonlinear constraints. Next\, I will discuss its extensions to ensembles of Neural Operators and out-of-distribution (OOD) estimations\, as well as how it can be used in constrained generative modeling of PDEs. I will then show applications of our work in computational fluid dynamics (CFD)\, including weather forecasting\, aerodynamics and chaotic systems. Lastly\, I will conclude with a forward-looking view of the next steps for designing a physics foundation model that can be applied across various types of flows\, geometries and boundary conditions\, and what is needed for such a model to be developed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBio: Danielle Maddix Robinson is a Senior Applied Scientist in the Machine Learning Forecasting Group within AWS AI. She graduated with her PhD in Computational and Mathematical Engineering from the Institute of Computational and Mathematical Engineering (ICME) at Stanford University. She was advised by Professor Margot Gerritsen and developed robust numerical methods to remove spurious temporal oscillations in the degenerate nonlinear Generalized Porous Medium Equation. She is passionate about the underlying numerical analysis\, linear algebra and optimization methods behind numerical PDEs and applying these techniques to deep learning. During her PhD\, she also did an internship at NVIDIA with Joe Eaton and Alex Fender\, and implemented an efficient and load-balanced sparse matrix vector multiplication (spmv) in cuSPARSE and nvGRAPH libraries. She is excited to be back at NVIDIA today. After graduating\, Danielle joined AWS in 2018\, and has been working on developing statistical and deep learning foundation models for time series forecasting including Chronos. Over the last several years\, she has been leading the research initiative on developing models for physics-constrained machine learning for scientific computing on the DeepEarth team. In particular\, she has researched how to apply ideas from numerical methods\, e.g.\, finite volume schemes\, to improve the accuracy of black-box ML models for PDEs with applications to ocean and climate models\, aerodynamics and chaotic systems. \n\n\n\nHosted by: Applied Mathematics\n\n\n\nLink: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/96136632376?pwd=yb27lop8mnhnsairAPgezmVJZzFb74.1.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/am-seminar-science-in-the-age-of-foundation-models/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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LOCATION: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/96136632376?pwd=yb27lop8mnhnsairAPgezmVJZzFb74.1.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145752
CREATED:20251125T234527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T223105Z
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SUMMARY:Clinical Trials Design and Management Info Session
DESCRIPTION:This event has been moved to Jan. 12.\nAdvance your career in the global clinical research industry.\nAs the demand for safe\, effective therapies grows\, so does the need for professionals who can lead clinical trials with scientific precision and regulatory expertise. Learn how experts design and manage studies that bring medical innovations from the lab to the marketplace—applying biostatistics\, good clinical practices\, and international regulations to ensure safety and compliance. \nSpeaker\nJoin Karim Sajwani\, chair of the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Clinical Trials Design and Management program\, for an inside look at how our courses prepare you to coordinate cross-functional teams\, oversee global trials\, and navigate complex approval processes that shape the future of healthcare. \n  \nSponsor\nThis winter info session is sponsored by the Clinical Trials Design and Management program. \nNote: This event was formerly scheduled for Jan. 5. \nClaim your seat. 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/clinical-trials-design-and-management-info-session/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145752
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SUMMARY:Be Inspired: Explore Graduate Studies in STEM
DESCRIPTION:Not sure if graduate school is right for you? \nJoin us to learn what graduate school is really about and explore whether it’s the right path for you. We’ll cover topics such as qualifying exams\, funding options\, common misconceptions\, and more! \nClick the link below to register for the event: \nhttps://ucsc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_31OHhwc7QPqJ7nSyiuAUNg
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/be-inspired-explore-graduate-studies-in-stem/
CATEGORIES:Seminars,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145752
CREATED:20251218T202034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T202034Z
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SUMMARY:January Slugs and Steins with Professor Marco Rolandi
DESCRIPTION: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. This month\, we welcome Professor Marco Rolandi. \nMarco Rolandi is a professor of electrical and computer engineering at UC Santa Cruz\, where he holds the Jack Baskin Endowed Chair in Engineering. He is also the co-founder and advisor of CruzFoam\, which creates sustainable packaging solutions. His research focuses on bioelectronic systems and devices\, biological control in regenerative medicine and synthetic biology\, and their translational applications. His work has been featured in The New York Times\, Washington Post\, the BBC\, and others. He currently leads a team on a multicampus multimillion dollar program to accelerate wound regeneration using bioelectronics. Rolandi holds a Ph.D. in applied physics from Stanford. \nREGISTER
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/january-slugs-and-steins-with-professor-marco-rolandi/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145752
CREATED:20251211T194143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T195856Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee with Provost Aims McGuinness
DESCRIPTION:FREE fresh hot coffee\, tea\, cocoa and snacks. Featuring Alta Organic Fair Trade coffee; locally & woman owned.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/coffee-with-provost-aims-mcguinness/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Merrill College Office\, 641 Merrill Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Social Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145752
CREATED:20260114T180513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T181247Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & More with Merrill Provost Aims McGuinness
DESCRIPTION:Grab a cup to go or stay and join the conversation. Provost Aims McGuinness is here to answer your questions\, provide support . . . and hand out FREE coffee\, cocoa\, tea\, and breakfast snacks.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/coffee-more-with-merrill-provost-aims-mcguinness/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Merrill College Office\, 641 Merrill Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Social Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145752
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T004326Z
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SUMMARY:Diabetes Prevention Program
DESCRIPTION:The UCSC Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a 1-year lifestyle change program designed for non-diabetic individuals who are at risk for either prediabetes or Type 2 Diabetes from progressing fully to Type 2 Diabetes. \nOver the course of a year\, trained lifestyle coaches and group support are utilized to help you strive toward your health goals. The classes are held via Zoom and includes discussions on nutrition education\, ways to increase physical activity\, ideas to stay motivated\, and stress management tools. \nFill out the DPP Informational Session registration for the Zoom link. The informational session will be recorded\, and a link to recording will be sent out after the session. Note that the program requires live participation when it starts\, and is not available for recording. \nVisit the UCSC DPP website for more information. \nFor questions\, reach out to Health and Well-being Specialist\, Ashley Parker\, at aseparke@ucsc.edu.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/diabetes-prevention-program/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145752
CREATED:20260107T205450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T205450Z
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SUMMARY:Info Session: Global Seminar Art in a Globalized World: UK
DESCRIPTION:Learn more at our upcoming Information Session: Tuesday\, January 13 at 12:00-1:00 pm via Zoom. \nRegister Here.  \nEarn 6 units on a summer program on the Global Seminar: Art in a Globalized World: UK. The program is taught by Dee Hibbert-Jones\, Professor of Art\, Digital Art\, and New Media. \nQuick Facts: \n\nLocation: Falmer\, Brighton and Hove\, United Kingdom\nCourses:  ART 186 Art and Globalization (6 units)\nDates: June 29-July 17\, 2026\nEligibility: Open to students who are an Art Major or Minor (or with special instructor approval)\, have completed at least 45 units by the time of departure\, and have at least a 2.3 GPA.\nFinances: Financial aid applies\, and scholarships are available! The budget with program fees and expenses is posted on the website.\nHow to apply: Visit here. Applications open on December 1 and close on March 2.\nGet in touch: Email your questions to globallearning@ucsc.edu\n\nProgram Description: In this studio art\, students create site-responsive artworks across media created in response to our visits to museums\, galleries\, sites\, and exhibitions in London and Brighton\, UK. Studio work and research explore what it means to make art in a global art world (sculpture\, drawing\, zines\, graphic works\, animation\, photography\, installation and/or performance). We will work in the new media studios at the University of Sussex\, and students will live on campus at the University. This class includes art making\, lectures\, docent tours\, museum visits\, discussions and critique by UK artists and a final gallery exhibition on campus. More information can be read here.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/info-session-global-seminar-art-in-a-globalized-world-uk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145752
CREATED:20260105T180433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T180433Z
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SUMMARY:"Words That Impress: Creating a Great Résumé & Cover Letter"
DESCRIPTION:Crafting a fantastic Resume and Cover Letter are the key to getting an interview and landing a job!  Join us for this informative workshop that will cover best practices for resume and cover letter development.  You’ll gain understanding about the perfect format\, navigating AI filters\, and how to write captivating resume bullet points and engaging cover letter paragraphs.  The presentation will be 30 minutes\, followed by 30 minutes of optional worktime here in our office with coaches to give you brief input. \nWe will provide captions for the presentation. If you have disability-related needs\, please contact the Career Success office at csuccess@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-4420 as soon as possible. \nYOU BELONG HERE\nPrograms and services are open to all\, consistent with state and federal law\, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service\, faculty program\, or community event—is designed to be accessible\, inclusive\, and respectful of all identities. To learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/words-that-impress-creating-a-great-resume-cover-letter-3/
LOCATION:Career Success Student Lounge (125 Hahn)\, 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T190000
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SUMMARY:Labor Against ICE
DESCRIPTION:Trump’s second term has been marked by a dramatic increase in immigration enforcement operations\, including the deployment of federal and national guard troops to major cities across the United States. Ramped-up ICE raids have resulted in injuries\, deaths\, and the disappearance of migrants and non migrants alike. As legal challenges demanding the cessation of indiscriminate workplace and neighborhood raids have largely failed\, how are workers and communities fighting back? This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Refreshments provided. Immigrant and labor rights organizations will also be tabling. \nPlease join UC Santa Cruz’s Center for Labor and Community for a panel discussion with co-founder of LA Educators for Racial Justice (LAE4RJ)\, Denisha Jordan (United Teachers Los Angeles)\, founder of OEA Rapid Response Team and dual-language teacher\, Jessie Papalia (Oakland Education Association)\, Emergency Medicine Resident\, SatKartar Khalsa (SEIU 1021 Committee of Interns and Residents)\, Alex Quintero (@allthingslabor)\, and regional labor and community organizer Cesar Lara (California Federation of Labor) to learn how labor is organizing to defend migrants on the job. \nRSVP HERE \nEspañol_Labor_Against_ICE \nEnglish_Labor Against ICE \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/labor-against-ice/
LOCATION:Merrill Cultural Center\, 200 McLaughlin Dr\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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