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SUMMARY:Wang\, Y. (CSE) - Toward Practical and Effective Large Language Model Unlearning
DESCRIPTION:The growing integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) into real-world applications has heightened concerns about their trustworthiness\, as models may reveal private information\, reproduce copyrighted content\, propagate biases\, or generate harmful instructions. These risks\, alongside emerging privacy regulations\, motivate the need for LLM unlearning\, methods that remove the influence of specific data while preserving overall model capability.\nThis proposal investigates how to design practical and effective unlearning methods that enable LLMs to produce reliable and responsible outputs. We study both training-free and training-based paradigms. On the training-free side\, we introduce ECO\, which achieves unlearning via embedding-corrupted prompts detected by a lightweight classifier\, and DRAGON\, a generalizable black-box framework that combines detection with chain-of-thought guard reasoning for safe in-context intervention. On the training-based side\, we present FLAT\, a forget-data-only loss adjustment method grounded in a variational $f$-divergence formulation.\nTogether\, these approaches provide complementary strategies for aligning LLM behavior with safety and regulatory requirements while maintaining general utility. This proposal outlines their motivation\, design\, empirical performance\, and the broader research plan toward responsible and accountable LLM systems. \nHost: Yaxuan Wang\, Ph.D. Student\, Computer Science and Engineering  \nAdvisor: Yang Liu \nZoom- https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/94186242839?pwd=ubGMNF25W8gABNIl2S7EaIBHEXletV.1 \nPasscode- 786334
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/wang-y-cse-toward-practical-and-effective-large-language-model-unlearning/
CATEGORIES:Ph.D. Presentations
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SUMMARY:Human Resource Management Program Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Immigration and Workforce Strategy: Creating Successful Teams  \nJoin Program Chair Philip Ziman and explore UCSC Silicon Valley’s Human Resource Management certificate\, designed to help you recruit\, develop\, and retain top talent in a changing global landscape. Learn to align HR strategies with business goals\, leverage AI-driven people analytics for stronger workforce insights\, and navigate the evolving immigration climate and policy shaping today’s labor market.\n  \nAdvance Your HR Skills and Credentials\nGain expertise in talent acquisition\, leadership development\, employee relations\, and compliance while understanding how AI and automation are transforming HR practices. This HRCI- and SHRM-approved program offers pre-approved recertification credits and prepares you to lead inclusive\, data-informed teams that thrive amid shifts in immigration policy\, workforce mobility\, and global competition.\nThis winter info session is sponsored by the Human Resource Management program. \n  \nReserve your spot! Register today. 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/human-resource-management-program-info-session/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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SUMMARY:Ecosystem of Care Webinar: Career Success
DESCRIPTION:The Division of Student Affairs and Success invites parents and families to the next installment of the Ecosystem of Care webinar series\, featuring Career Success. The Ecosystem of Care virtual webinar series offers engaging and informative sessions are designed for families of our Slugs to connect\, gain valuable insights\, and access resources that support their students’ residential experience at UCSC. \nIn this session\, the Career Success team will share how students can find internships\, gain meaningful experience\, and build the skills employers value. You’ll also learn about the full range of Career resources—plus practical ways you can encourage and support your student’s confidence\, growth\, and career success. \nRegister to attend.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ecosystem-of-care-webinar-career-success/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T200000
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SUMMARY:December Slugs and Steins with Richard Mahon (Cowell ’78)
DESCRIPTION:Interactive Reflection on our Collective Memories: 60 Years of UCSC\nFor this month’s Slugs & Steins\, we will close out the year and say goodbye to the first quarter of the 21st century with UCSC alumnus Richard Mahon. Richard will guide us in reflecting on UCSC after 60 years and on our collective time attending the university. \nWhether you graduated as part of the pioneer class or only in the past few years\, this month’s Slugs and Steins will ask you to look at how your experience studying at UC Santa Cruz helped shape and mold your life. Richard will share his perspectives about the experiences of UCSC students from both his time there as a student and instructor\, and as a parent of a UCSC graduate. He will incorporate lessons from an English composition class he is currently teaching at Allan Hancock College\, a California community college in Santa Maria\, which looks at how family and education are crucial determinants of a person’s life. Richard will invite alumni to share what UCSC has meant to them\, and to reflect on what alumni can do to keep the promise of a transformative UC education for young people coming of age in California today. Please be prepared to share your thoughts and experiences if you wish. \nRegister here. 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/december-slugs-and-steins-with-richard-mahon-cowell-78/
LOCATION:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/december-slugs-and-steins-with-richard-mahon-cowell-78/
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SUMMARY:Business Administration Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Strong business skills are the key to success.\nJoin our live virtual discussion to explore how our courses and expert instructors can help you build a versatile and successful career in business. \nWe’ll talk about business leadership essentials and management science as well as practical skills crucial for everyday business operations and strategies. Our curriculum is uniquely designed to provide you with the competitive tools you need for career success. \nHighlights\n\nInsights into emerging trends in business\, such as AI\, and their impact on job opportunities.\nNetworking opportunities with industry professionals and experienced instructors.\nComprehensive overview of our Business Administration Certificate Program.\n\nThis is a great opportunity to understand how new business skills can inform your leadership style for today’s dynamic business environment. \nSponsor\nThis info session is sponsored by the UCSC Silicon Valley Professional Education Business Administration certificate program. \nRegister today.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/business-administration-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:Finals Relief: Boba and Massage
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from the stress of studying for finals and enjoy boba and a short massage on the head and neck.  \nIt’s free for UCSC students and will be held in the Quarry Plaza on Tuesday\, December 9\, 1-3 p.m. \n____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nYou Belong Here: The programs and services described here 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. \nTo learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/finals-relief-boba-and-massage/
LOCATION:Quarry Plaza\, Student Union\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Social Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T160000
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SUMMARY:Zhu\, R. (ECE) -  From Neuromorphic Principles to Efficient Neural Language Architectures
DESCRIPTION:While Large Language Models exhibit remarkable capabilities\, their reliance on the standard Transformer architecture imposes prohibitive computational costs and quadratic memory complexity. To bridge the gap between biological efficiency and high-performance AI\, we have established foundational work in linearizing attention and maximizing hardware utilization through architectures such as RWKV and MatMul-Free networks. Addressing the remaining bottlenecks in long-term memory consolidation and optimization stability\, we propose a research roadmap focused on “In-Place Test-Time Training” (TTT) to enable compositional memory via dynamic weight updates\, and the Muon optimizer to stabilize deep reasoning through orthogonal gradient updates. Ultimately\, this work aims to unify neuromorphic principles with scalable deep learning to enable robust performance in resource-efficient environments. \nEvent Host: Ridger Zhu\, Ph.D. Student\, Electrical and Computer Engineering  \nAdvisor: Jason Eshraghian \nZoom- https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/95241268060?pwd=WDMgDWhhSyXNh8NZpBDvgpbcMVbvUz.1 \nPasscode- 256794
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ridger-z-ece-from-neuromorphic-principles-to-efficient-neural-language-architectures/
LOCATION:Engineering 2\, Engineering 2 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Ph.D. Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T120000
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SUMMARY:Research Lunch & Learn: Managing Conflicts of Interest and Commitment
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion on Financial Conflicts of Interest (FCOI) and Conflicts of Commitment (COC) — what they are\, why they matter\, and how we manage them at UC Santa Cruz. This session will provide an overview of institutional processes for disclosing and reviewing potential conflicts\, clarify the key differences between FCOI and COC\, and explain how both are addressed in the context of federally funded research. Led by OR and APO experts\, the speakers will also explore the broader implications of unmanaged conflicts on research integrity\, public trust\, and institutional accountability. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Bri Quinn\, Office of Research Compliance Administration; Karisa Breckenridge and Ibukun Bloom\, Academic Personnel Office \n\n\n\nAudience: UCSC researchers \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/96141024228?pwd=fQBahVYKaad3a3FbXk1zLzXXm3k8ab.1 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 961 4102 4228Passcode: 960402 \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile+16694449171\,\,96141024228#\,\,\,\,*960402# US+16699006833\,\,96141024228#\,\,\,\,*960402# US (San Jose)
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/research-lunch-learn-managing-conflicts-of-interest-and-commitment/
LOCATION:https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/96141024228?pwd=fQBahVYKaad3a3FbXk1zLzXXm3k8ab.1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T222835
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SUMMARY:Singh\, A. (ECE) - Quantum Key Distribution Using Entangled Pairs with Random Grouping
DESCRIPTION:Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) provides information-theoretic security for cryptographic key establishment\, but existing protocols exhibit limited noise tolerance\, restricting their applicability in practical quantum channels with finite resources. This work introduces a QKD protocol based on entanglement swapping that significantly enhances error tolerance and key generation rates. The protocol encodes six-bit classical symbols into six-qubit entangled states organized as three Bell pairs. Key contributions include: (1) maintaining positive secrecy rates under 100% intercept-resend attacks\, unprecedented among existing protocols\, (2) proven security against collective attacks up to 29.29% quantum bit error rate (QBER)\, substantially exceeding BB84’s 11% threshold\, and (3) finite-key security analysis demonstrating viable key generation under practical block size constraints. These results establish that structured multi-qubit encoding fundamentally broadens the operational capabilities of quantum key distribution\, enabling secure communication in high-noise environments such as free-space satellite links and urban channels where conventional protocols fail. \nHost: Archana Jayprakash Singh\, Ph.D. Student\, Electrical and Computer Engineering  \nAdvisor: Zouheir Rezki  \nZoom- https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/92875779810?pwd=xIWhFkOw5WR3vyBvVhBCkd7ueJs2m2.1 \nPasscode- 530049
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/singh-a-ece-quantum-key-distribution-using-entangled-pairs-with-random-grouping/
LOCATION:Jack Baskin Engineering\, Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Ph.D. Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T153000
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SUMMARY:The Everett Program Presents: Envisioning Digital Justice Together | 7th Annual Project Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Everett Program Presents: Envisioning Digital Justice Together | 7th Annual Project Showcase \nThis showcase aims to highlight the incredible work of our students\, who have completed a year-long practicum conceptualizing and using digital technology to work with nonprofit organizations on social justice issues from climate justice to the racist impacts of the carceral state. \nThis year\, Showcase is an event in which the audience can not only come together to support these wonderful students and their work\, but also to envision a range of digital futures together. \nAll are welcome! RSVP with the QR Code found on the poster\, we hope to see you there 🙂
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/the-everett-program-presents-envisioning-digital-justice-together-7th-annual-project-showcase/
LOCATION:Merrill Cultural Center\, 200 McLaughlin Dr\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T180000
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SUMMARY:Data Science and Analytics Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Data analysts are in high demand\nEven as hiring slows in certain tech sectors\, organizations across industries are actively seeking professionals with data expertise. The ability to extract insights from data has become essential to business success\, creating abundant opportunities for skilled analysts. \nDiscover the expanding landscape of Data Science and Data Analytics careers\, and learn which in-demand skills will set your resume apart from the competition. Explore how AI is transforming the field and creating new opportunities for those who can harness its potential. \nWhether you’re starting fresh or advancing your career\, our comprehensive courses and expert instructors will equip you with the practical skills employers are looking for. Take the next step toward landing your ideal role in this dynamic\, growing field. \nSpeaker\nPartha Padmanabhan\, chair of the UCSC Silicon Valley Data Science program\, talks about how to learn these skills and prepare for the job market. \nSponsor\nThis winter info session series event is sponsored by the Data Science and Data Analytics Certificate program. \n  \nRegister today.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/data-science-and-analytics-info-session/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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SUMMARY:Tran\, L. (BMEB) -  Polysome Shadowing: A Long-Read Sequencing Approach to Study Translation
DESCRIPTION:Translation is a central and highly regulated step of gene expression\, yet there are few quantitative\, high-throughput tools to study translation. Existing methods such as sucrose gradients provide only bulk ribosome counts\, while Ribo-Seq offers positional information in the genome but destroys long-range structure and transcript expression information. Because of these limitations\, many fundamental questions about mRNA translation into protein remain difficult to assay. In this proposal\, I outline my plans to develop a novel technology\, deemed Polysome Shadowing\, that covalently marks ribosome-unprotected regions of RNA with hyperactive base editors. Because ribosomes protect ~21–30 nt regions of mRNAs\, ribosome “shadows” appear as tracts of unedited bases in long-read sequencing. In Aim 1\, I will identify ribosome shadows on single molecules by increasing editing efficiency through optimization of dual cytosine and adenosine base editors and statistical modeling. In Aim 2\, I will maximize the accuracy of information recovered from highly-edited RNAs by developing a multipass library preparation protocol to generate high-confidence reads. In Aim 3\, I will apply the tools I have already developed to examine previously difficult-to-assay paradigms of translational control in the form of viral frameshifting mechanisms. Together\, completion of these aims will build an information-rich sequencing technology capable of positioning ribosomes on intact mRNAs while preserving long-range information and establish feasibility to study nascent paradigms. \nHost: Liam Tran\, Ph.D. Student\, Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics  \nAdvisor: Joshua Arribere 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/tran-l-bmeb-polysome-shadowing-a-long-read-sequencing-approach-to-study-translation/
LOCATION:Biomedical Sciences Building\, 575 McLaughlin Drive
CATEGORIES:Ph.D. Presentations
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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
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T193000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T123000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T170000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251215T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T222835
CREATED:20251115T001744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T192026Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T190000
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CREATED:20251115T000146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T000146Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T231007Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T213000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260105T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260105T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T222835
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T222835
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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery":MAILTO:epsgal@ucsc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260105T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260105T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T222835
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T222835
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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:20260404T222835
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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
DTSTAMP:20260404T222835
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T185449Z
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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:20260404T222835
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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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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