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SUMMARY:Abdulaziz\, A. (ECE) - Learning-Based Channel Estimation for Next-Generation Wireless Communications
DESCRIPTION:Coherent wireless reception depends on accurate channel state information\n(CSI)\, yet acquiring CSI through pilot transmission consumes\ntime–frequency resources that could otherwise carry data. This tradeoff\nbecomes more pronounced in time-varying and frequency-selective channels\nand in short-packet communications\, where accurate channel estimation is\nchallenging and pilot overhead can be significant. This dissertation\ninvestigates how CSI can be estimated\, exploited\, and refreshed more\nefficiently under limited pilot resources. \nFirst\, an adaptive deep neural network (ADNN) is developed for\nnon-stationary channels. When a received packet is accepted by the cyclic\nredundancy check (CRC)\, its detected data symbols are reused to obtain an\nimproved channel estimate for online retraining. This allows the\nestimator to respond to changes in channel statistics without requiring\nexternally supplied CSI labels or additional pilot transmissions. \nSecond\, an LSTM-based OFDM estimator is developed to jointly exploit\ntemporal and frequency-domain correlation. Pilot-based LS estimates and\nreceived samples at non-pilot subcarriers are processed over a temporal\nwindow using an encoder–decoder architecture. The estimator achieves\nlower MSE than conventional LS interpolation and frequency-domain LMMSE\nacross the evaluated pilot configurations\, and generalizes without\nretraining to an unseen channel profile. \nThird\, the LSTM model is extended to short-packet systems where the time\nbetween channel observations varies. The model accounts for the age of\npreviously acquired CSI\, allowing it to distinguish recent channel\ninformation from stale information as the channel evolves. The resulting\nage-aware model improves channel-estimation accuracy with only a small\nincrease in model size and inference cost. \nFinally\, the dissertation studies how pilot transmissions should be\nscheduled to minimize the long-term average age of information (AoI).\nThe problem is formulated as a constrained Markov decision process that\njointly accounts for AoI and the age of CSI (AoCSI). The resulting policy\ndetermines when to idle\, send a data-only update\, or transmit a\npilot-aided update under long-term pilot and transmission constraints. \nEvent Host: Alatawi Abdulaziz\, Ph.D. Candidate\, Electrical and Computer Engineering  \nAdvisor: Hamid Sadjadpour  \nCo-Advisor : Zouheir Rezki \nZoom: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/98815064356?pwd=MfibjluajcETfqcpKYm9bp7ZIsJb8N.1 \nPasscode: 477141
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/abdulaziz-a-ece-learning-based-channel-estimation-for-next-generation-wireless-communications/
LOCATION:Engineering 2\, Engineering 2 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:Ensuring Your Professional Longevity
DESCRIPTION:There are many things that can derail our ability to advance in our careers while maintaining long-term sustainability and health.  Join us as we discuss the 4 key factors that will help us thrive and enjoy our professional lives for years to come.  Whether you’re an early-career professional or already deep into your career journey\, you’ll leave with practical strategies and inspiring ideas to chart your own individual path towards a healthy workplace lifestyle in the seasons ahead. \nREGISTRATION
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ensuring-your-professional-longevity/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Research Lunch & Learn: Effective award management
DESCRIPTION:Join the Research Financial Services and Extramural Funds Accounting leadership for a conversation about good internal controls and effective financial oversight of sponsored projects accounts. During this session\, we will discuss the tools and resources that are available to ensure that we are good stewards of the funds entrusted to us. We will review when prior approval may be required\, what rebudgeting means for our financial oversight\, and how these intersect with our financial system of record. \nJoin us on September 9\, 2026\, 12-1 p.m. \nJoin: Zoom link for this session.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/research-lunch-learn-effective-award-management/
CATEGORIES:Training
LOCATION:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/research-lunch-learn-effective-award-management/
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SUMMARY:Elimination of Duration of Status: Final Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Changes to the “duration of status” for F and J visa holders are now in effect. Immigration rules are complex\, and Global Engagement wants to make sure you have accurate information. \nWe invite you to join us for a comprehensive update and a Q&A session for F and J visa-holding students and scholars. \nClick here to register for the Zoom link \nCan’t make it? This update and future guidance will be posted on the Global Engagement Immigration Updates and Guidance Webpage. We recommend bookmarking this page. \nQuestions? Please visit our advising webpage to schedule an appointment with an international advisor or email us at istudent@ucsc.edu or ischolar@ucsc.edu.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/elimination-of-duration-of-status-final-town-hall/
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Support
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SUMMARY:Valderrama\, S. (CSE) - Closing Data Gaps for Cybersecurity AI Training and Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence and machine learning models depend on large and diverse datasets to learn patterns across different situations and generalize to cases they have not seen before. In cybersecurity\, suitable data is difficult to find for two main reasons: first\, sensitive information limits what organizations can share; second\, public datasets often lack the coverage or context in specific use cases. My research addresses this problem by developing methods that synthetically create and curate data\, where we propose data-generation algorithms that provide mechanisms to generate data to close these gaps. \nSo far\, we have started this research by developing algorithms to curate data for specific cybersecurity needs. We collect and label a collection of 64\,132 command blocks from different data sources trying to describe the security behavior they represent. Measuring this collection reveals important differences in coverage and provides a basis for directing command generation toward these rare behaviors. We then develop a generation and validation process that fills these gaps\, creating new examples that are correct\, relevant\, and diverse. Finally\, we automate the process of creating applications that could serve different cybersecurity purposes\, which together with a set of instructions\, a way of grading them\, and reference solutions became a tasks\, a valuable training unit for machine learning models. \nThese contributions show that we can reliably guide synthetic data generation that produces useful results. As future work\, we will extend this approach from individual applications to complex environments involving multiple systems. Executions in these environments will produce records of activity linked to known actions and their outcomes\, whether benign or malicious\, enabling analysis and modeling of adversarial behavior. The broader goal is to make cybersecurity data generation more targeted\, automatic\, and useful for artificial intelligence research. \nEvent Host: Sergio Valderrama\, Ph.D. Student\, Computer Science & Engineering  \nAdvisor: Alvaro Cardenas  \nZoom: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/92072651510?pwd=UB55FkjUfMi0vssfcqIbYsPWjDr9xw.1 \nPasscode: 026956 \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/valderrama-s-cse-closing-data-gaps-for-cybersecurity-ai-training-and-evaluation/
LOCATION:Engineering 2\, Engineering 2 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Ph.D. Presentations
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SUMMARY:Santa Cruz Maker Studios at the Seymour Center
DESCRIPTION:Check out Santa Cruz Maker Studios at the Seymour Center.\nHands-on Activities include: \n\nBuild and test a seawall\nMake a wooden sea creature\nOcean-themed 3D kits\nCreate felt ocean ornamentsActivities included with admission. While supplies last.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/santa-cruz-maker-studios-at-the-seymour-center/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Seymour Marine Discovery Center\, 100 McAllister Way\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060
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SUMMARY:Santa Cruz Maker Studios at Seymour Center!
DESCRIPTION:Looking for fun\, weekend family activities? Join us on select Saturdays through the end of the year for hands-on\, ocean-themed maker projects for kids! \nFeatured Workshops:  \n\nBuild and Test a Seawall: Learn marine engineering by testing custom defenses\nMake a Wooden Sea Creature: Build a custom wooden ocean friend\nOcean-Theme 3D Kits: Hands-on puzzle building \nCreate Felt Ocean Ornaments: Ocean decor to take home\n\nIncluded with admission! Perfect for young makers and curious minds. Drop in and create with us!
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/santa-cruz-maker-studios-at-seymour-center-2/
LOCATION:Seymour Marine Discovery Center\, 100 McAllister Way\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060
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SUMMARY:Mirzanezhad\, H. (EE) - Van der Waals materials-based memory devices for neuromorphic computing
DESCRIPTION:The separation of memory and processing in conventional computer architectures leads to significant energy consumption associated with data transfer\, known as the von Neumann bottleneck. Two-dimensional (2D) materials provide a promising platform for developing nanoscale memory devices for in-memory and neuromorphic computing because of their atomic-scale thickness\, lack of dangling bonds\, and ability to form van der Waals structures. In this work\, bilayer MoS₂ is investigated as an active material for memory devices based on two different switching mechanisms. The first is a resistive memory based on a vertical junction that exhibits a reproducible hysteresis loop and can operate as a memristor. Possible mechanisms contributing to the observed hysteresis include ion migration\, charge trapping\, polarization switching\, or a combination of these mechanisms. The second is a ferroelectric memory based on the established ferroelectricity of parallel-stacked bilayer MoS₂\, where broken inversion symmetry gives rise to switchable out-of-plane polarization. This work therefore follows two parallel directions: a memory device based on the resistive effect and a memory device based on the ferroelectric effect\, with the longer-term goal of developing 2D material-based memory devices for neuromorphic computing. \nEvent Host: Hamid Mirzanezhad\, Ph.D. Student\, Electrical Engineering  \nAdvisor: Aiming Yan
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/mirzanezhad-h-ee-van-der-waals-materials-based-memory-devices-for-neuromorphic-computing/
LOCATION:Jack Baskin Engineering\, Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Ph.D. Presentations
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SUMMARY:September Slugs and Steins with University Archivist Kelsey Knox
DESCRIPTION:Slime is on Their Side: Celebrating 40 (Official) Years of the UCSC Banana Slug Mascot\nWhile rumors and stories abound about the sea lion vs. banana slug controversy of the 1980s\, the full history of the banana slug as UCSC’s long-running student chosen mascot has rarely been explored. In honor of the 40th anniversary of the vote to re-adopt the slug as UCSC’s mascot\, join University Archivist\, Kelsey Knox on a dive into archival sources that show the slug’s early origins on campus\, how a unilateral decision by Chancellor Robert Sinsheimer attempted to change the narrative\, and how students pushed back and ultimately won back our beloved slug. \nKelsey Knox earned her B.A. in American Studies from Porter College in 2012. She served as a Resident Advisor for two years at Porter College. She also participated in the UCDC program\, interning at the Peace Corps Records Office. After graduating from UCSC\, Kelsey went on to complete her Master’s of Library and Information Science degree from UCLA in 2014\, where she focused on Archival Studies. Kelsey spent 8 years working as an archivist in the Los Angeles area before being hired as the University Archivist at UCSC in June 2023\, her dream job. As University Archivist\, Kelsey is responsible for documenting\, preserving\, and making available UCSC’s history\, from the founding of the university to present-day. Kelsey is thrilled to be living back in Santa Cruz with her husband (a fellow Porter College alum) and two cats. \nREGISTER
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/september-slugs-and-steins-with-university-archivist-kelsey-knox/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:Sowing Sovereignty: Growing Seeds and Cultivating Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ecological Farming Association (EcoFarm) at the Hay Barn and UCSC Farm for a focused conversation on organic seeds — from seed economics and profitability to hands-on care and stewardship practices. We’ll explore varietal selection\, storage\, germination\, and seed saving\, along with a practical discussion on the role and legitimacy of community seed libraries in strengthening regional seed security. Perfect for farmers\, gardeners\, and anyone interested in resilient\, locally adapted seed systems. Come walk the fields and dig into the future of organic seed. \nREGISTER \nScholarships available. Apply by September 4 at midnight: https://lnkd.in/gSedVe3n
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/sowing-sovereignty-growing-seeds-and-cultivating-resilience/
LOCATION:Hay Barn\, 94 Ranch View Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Tornoe\, S. (ECE) - Improving the UV optical response and suppressing surface plasmon resonance in aluminum and silver base telescope mirrors
DESCRIPTION:Aluminum and silver are excellent metal-bases for astronomical telescopes designed for broadband spectral measurements. In particular silver excels in the violet to infrared spectral range range with over 95% reflectance. In turn aluminum excels deep ultra-violet to infrared with over 90% reflectance across the bulk of its spectral range. In astronomical telescope optics\, each percent reflectance is extremely valuable\, meaning each mirror type has place. However\, both metal-bases suffer from unwanted oxidation necessitating protective coatings. Unfortunately\, even a few nanometers of traditional coatings like AlOx\, can completely eliminate the far and deep UV response. These dielectric protective coatings can also induce surface plasmon resonance (SPR) in the mirrors. SPR occurs when light propagates in a dielectric protective coating along a metal-dielectric interface exciting electrons in the metal as it propagates. The plasmonic response in the metal-base alters how light reflects from the mirror creating an oscillation in the UV spectral range. This research will focus on improving the UV response and diminishing the detrimental effects of SPR for two cases: aluminum mirrors and silver mirrors. \nEvent Host: Soren Tornoe\, Ph.D. Student\, Electrical & Computer Engineering  \nAdvisor: Nobuhiko Kobayashi \nZoom: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/93650451146?pwd=IFEbCOKZQAyDdoYMO5b19JqGZbX07m.1 \nPasscode: 657292
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/tornoe-s-ece-improving-the-uv-optical-response-and-suppressing-surface-plasmon-resonance-in-aluminum-and-silver-base-telescope-mirrors/
LOCATION:2300 Delaware Avenue\, 2300 Delaware Ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060
CATEGORIES:Ph.D. Presentations
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SUMMARY:Pause and recharge: Healing and wellness before fall quarter
DESCRIPTION:Before fall quarter gets underway\, take some time to pause\, recharge\, and focus on your well-being. Join fellow students Wednesday\, Sept. 16\, from 2–5 p.m. at the Namaste Lounge at College Nine for an afternoon of restorative activities. \nStop by and experience: \n\nMassage: A guided energy-healing session to help restore balance within the mind\, body\, and spirit.\nGroup sound bath: A meditative experience using sound vibrations to help release stress\, relax\, and connect with your inner rhythms.\nIndividual limpias (spiritual/energy cleansing): A traditional healing practice using herbs\, smoke\, and ancestral methods to cleanse heavy energy\, restore balance\, and refresh the spirit.\n\nTake a little time for yourself before classes begin and start the quarter feeling refreshed and grounded. \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/pause-recharge-healing-and-wellness-before-fall-quarter/
LOCATION:Namaste Lounge\, 615 College Nine Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Support,Social Gathering
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SUMMARY:International Student Orientation (ISO)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome new international students! \nInternational Student Orientation (ISO) is designed to help you get to know other students\, learn more about the campus\, and ease your transition to UC Santa Cruz\, with a focus on international student challenges and intercultural adjustment. During orientation\, you will meet Global Engagement staff\, connect with our Global Leaders (continuing undergraduate students)\, and learn about campus resources to support your studies and success as a Banana Slug. \nOrientation takes place on the UC Santa Cruz main campus and is required for all new\, incoming international students in F-1 or J-1 status. More information on preparing you for your arrival at UC Santa Cruz can be found under “Pre-Arrival Orientation” in iGlobal. \nNote: Students who consider themselves international but are not in F-1/J-1 status are also welcome to register and attend. \nRegister here for orientation \nOrientation Dates: \n\nWednesday\, September 16 | Early-arrival move-in for frosh\nThursday\, September 17 | Frosh International Student Orientation & Family Orientation\nFriday\, September 18 | International Transfer and Exchange Orientation\nWednesday\, September 23 | Graduate Student Orientation (Zoom)
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/international-student-orientation-iso/
LOCATION:Classroom Unit\, Classroom Unit\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Conference,Drop-In Support,Meetings & Conferences,Undergraduate
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SUMMARY:DRC Sensory Regulation Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Need a Break? The Disability Resource Center (DRC) will host a drop-in sensory cooling space open to all students. Come to the basement of Kerr Hall to take a break and self-regulate! \nSept 17\, 18\, 21\, 22\, 23 \n11:00-3:00 daily!
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/drc-sensory-regulation-drop-in/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Kerr Hall\, Kerr Hall Kerr Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260629T200931Z
CREATED:20260629T200931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T200931Z
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SUMMARY:When Traditional Career Advice Doesn't Fit Your Brain: ADHD at Work
DESCRIPTION:When Traditional Career Advice Doesn’t Fit Your Brain: ADHD at Work With Kelly George\nThursday\, Sept. 17\, 2026 ǀ Noon PT \nVirtual via Zoom \nHosted by the UCLA Alumni Association\, open to all UC alumni \nMany professionals with ADHD feel like they’re not living up to their potential at work—but aren’t always sure why. Challenges with focus\, follow-through\, communication\, and managing competing demands can impact performance\, even when ability is not the issue. This session offers a practical approach to understanding and navigating ADHD in the workplace. Participants will learn how these patterns show up day-to-day\, how they affect productivity and collaboration\, and what to do about them. The workshop focuses on strategies for managing focus and follow-through\, as well as identifying or adapting work environments that better support how you function. \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/when-traditional-career-advice-doesnt-fit-your-brain-adhd-at-work/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T180000
DTSTAMP:20260916T213213Z
CREATED:20260824T225251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T213213Z
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SUMMARY:Slug Family Welcome (All sessions sold out)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Sept. 17 – Saturday\, Sept. 19 | 4 – 6 p.m. (All sessions sold out) \nSaying goodbye is a major milestone! Join us after helping your student settle into their new home. These dedicated send-off gatherings give families a space to celebrate this exciting transition\, connect with other families\, campus staff and resources\, and officially kick off the next chapter before heading home. Learn more on Slug Family Hub. \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/family-send-offs/2026-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Reception,Social Gathering,Undergraduate
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260903T192916Z
CREATED:20260903T192916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T192916Z
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SUMMARY:How to Apply to the Premed Postbacc Program
DESCRIPTION:Join UC Santa Cruz Healthcare Pathways for a live online information session to learn about our Premed Postbacc Cohort\, Premed and Pre-Health DIY Pathways\, and other program offerings. \nWe’ll provide an overview of our programs and cover how to apply for our next admissions cycle. We’ll also discuss the application process\, admissions timeline\, coursework\, advising\, MCAT preparation\, and more. \nYou’ll have plenty of time to ask questions and connect directly with program staff. \nCLAIM YOUR SEAT TODAY. 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/how-to-apply-to-the-premed-postbacc-program-3/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Silicon Valley Campus 3175 Bowers Avenue Santa Clara CA 95054 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3175 Bowers Avenue:geo:-121.9765484,37.3796975
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260805T214809Z
CREATED:20260805T214809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T214809Z
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SUMMARY:ISO San Francisco Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:Welcome\, New International Slugs!\nCome join International Student Services and Programming and fellow new international students on a fun day trip to the city of San Francisco. We will be traveling together to visit some famous sites and catch a glimpse of one of the world’s greatest cities. \n\nClick here to RSVP for our day trip. Confirmation emails will be sent to students prior to the event. Students must reply to the confirmation email to secure their spot on the bus. \n\n\n—\nDate: Saturday\, September 19\nTime: 8:45 – 17:00 \nMeeting Point: Quarry Plaza – UCSC Campus\nDestination: San Francisco\, CA\nCost: $40 per person (billed to your student accounts)\n\n\nStudents must confirm or cancel their reservation via email by Friday\, September 18 at 17:00.\nFailure to cancel or being late and missing the bus will result in a $40 fee billed to the student’s account.\n\n\n—\n\nItinerary:\n\n\nBoard shuttle from Quarry Plaza at 8:45\nTravel to San Francisco\nGolden Gate Bridge Welcome Center\nPier 39/Fisherman’s Wharf (lunch and shopping)\nBegin return trip to Santa Cruz at approximately 15:00\nDrop off at Downtown Santa Cruz or UCSC Quarry Plaza at appx. 17:00
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/iso-san-francisco-day-trip/
LOCATION:Quarry Plaza\, Student Union\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Quarry Plaza Student Union Santa Cruz CA 95064;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Student Union:geo:-122.0559724,36.997868
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T233000
DTSTAMP:20260910T220550Z
CREATED:20260910T220550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T220550Z
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SUMMARY:Disability Resource Center Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Meet Disability Resource Center (DRC) staff and learn how the DRC can support you as you start your journey at UCSC. \n\nHow to request accommodations and services\nDocumentation requirements\nStudent rights and responsibilities\nQuestions and Answers
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/disability-resource-center-information-session/
LOCATION:Kerr Hall\, Kerr Hall Kerr Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
GEO:36.9969966;-122.0620385
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T123000
DTSTAMP:20260914T191617Z
CREATED:20260914T191617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T191617Z
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SUMMARY:Headrick\, C. (BMEB) - The Regulation of mRNA Cleavage in Nonsense-mediated mRNA Decay: From Inside (intra-pathway determinants) Out (extra-pathway regulation)
DESCRIPTION:Nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD) is a translation-coupled quality control pathway that degrades mRNAs that harbor a premature termination codon (PTC) and 5-30% of normal cellular mRNAs. The NMD field sits at a pivotal moment with recent developments that endonucleolytic cleavage is the primary mechanism of mRNA decay conserved across metazoans. Discovery of a conserved NMD cleavage mechanism sets the stage for a dissection of mRNA cleavage determinants and regulators. \nTo better understand how mRNA cleavage during NMD is regulated\, I will use degradome-seq based approaches via 5’RACE-seq (Rapid Amplification of 5’ cDNA Ends) to isolate the cleavage products of the NMD pathway. I will first focus my analysis on core NMD factors and helicase UPF1\, the binding site of NMD decay effectors\, to examine how UPF1 enzymatic activity affects mRNA cleavage transcriptome-wide (Aim 1). In parallel\, to assess extra-pathway regulation of mRNA cleavage during NMD\, I will identify endogenous negative regulators of mRNA cleavage (Aim 2). Contemporary models of NMD are deprived of the functional impact of cellular NMD inhibitors. I will access this novel functional space with an innovative application of CRISPR screening and quantitative\, high-throughput NGS\, known as ReLiC (RNA-linked CRISPR) paired with degradome analysis. \n  \nEvent Host: Camille Headrick\, Ph.D. Student\, Biomolecular Engineering & Bioinformatics  \nAdvisor: Joshua Arribere \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/headrick-c-bmeb-the-regulation-of-mrna-cleavage-in-nonsense-mediated-mrna-decay-from-inside-intra-pathway-determinants-out-extra-pathway-regulation/
LOCATION:Biomedical Sciences Building\, 575 McLaughlin Drive
CATEGORIES:Ph.D. Presentations
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Biomedical Sciences Building 575 McLaughlin Drive;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=575 McLaughlin Drive:geo:-64.7891251,46.1226939
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260910T220607Z
CREATED:20260910T220607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T220607Z
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SUMMARY:Disability Resource Center Drop In Help Desk
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for help navigating the Disability Resource Center (DRC) affiliation process. DRC staff will provide individual assistance and answer questions.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/disability-resource-center-drop-in-help-desk/
LOCATION:Kerr Hall\, Kerr Hall Kerr Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
GEO:36.9969966;-122.0620385
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T150000
DTSTAMP:20260904T191208Z
CREATED:20260904T191208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T191208Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome Back Open House in Special Collections and Archives
DESCRIPTION:Want to touch something really\, really old? Heard rumors about a book bound in rat skin and want to see if they’re true? \nJoin Special Collections and Archives (on the 3rd floor of McHenry Library) Wednesday\, 9/23 from 1-3pm for an open house! We’ll have collections materials for visitors to engage with\, and we’ll be printing on our mini Gutenberg-era common press. \nPrint your own swag! Learn more about Special Collections and Archives! Take a break; stay a while! \nDrop in and out whenever you’d like. All are welcome! 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/welcome-back-open-house-in-special-collections-and-archives/
LOCATION:McHenry Library\, 1156 High St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T213000
DTSTAMP:20260820T192955Z
CREATED:20260820T192955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T192955Z
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SUMMARY:International Fall Welcome
DESCRIPTION:College Nine/John R. Lewis and International Student Services and Programming invites you to come celebrate the start of fall quarter at our annual International Fall Welcome! \nSwing by to meet UCSC Slugs from all over the world\, enjoy refreshments\, and participate in fun activities. No RSVP required. \nQuestions? Contact us at iprogramming@ucsc.edu.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/international-fall-welcome/
LOCATION:Colleges Nine and John R. Lewis College Multi-purpose Room\, 615 College Nine Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Reception,Social Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T113000
DTSTAMP:20260916T211053Z
CREATED:20260916T211025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T211053Z
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SUMMARY:ECE Special Seminar: "Autonomous Electric Vehicles – Data Centers on the Wheel"
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Kaushik Rajashekara\, Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Professor @ University of Houston \nDescription: “Autonomous electric vehicles (AEVs) are at the forefront of modern transportation\, merging automation with sustainability to enhance efficiency and safety while reducing environmental impact. However\, these vehicles face significant challenges in balancing the energy demands of autonomous compute systems with propulsion efficiency and vehicle range. The sensors\, LiDAR\, cameras\, and AI inference hardware required for Level 4 autonomy draw significant continuous compute power — entirely separate from propulsion. This power is comparable to a server-class GPU — making each AEV\, in effect\, a data center on wheels. This presentation explores that compute energy load\, examines how it scales across projected global AV fleets\, and compares it with the energy consumption and CO₂ emissions of global data centers. The presentation concludes with current challenges and future trends in the key enabling technologies — next-generation batteries\, wide-bandgap power electronics\, high-efficiency electric machines\, and can scale without proportionally scaling its energy and emissions footprint.” \nBio: Kaushik Rajashekara (Fellow\, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Science\, Bangalore\, India. He held various lead technical and managerial positions at Delphi/General Motors (1989–2006)\, serving as Technical Fellow and Chief Scientist for propulsion and power electronics systems for electric\, hybrid\, and fuel cell vehicles.From 2006 to 2012\, he was Chief Technologist and Rolls-Royce Fellow for electric systems for electric and hybrid electric aircraft at Rolls-RoyceCorporation. From 2012 to 2016\, he was a Distinguished Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas. He is currently the Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Professor at the University of Houston. \nHe has authored over 300 papers and one book\, holds 37 U.S. and 15 foreign patents\, and has delivered over 250 invited presentations worldwide. His honors include the Global Energy Prize\, the IEEE Medal for Environmental and Safety Technologies\, and the IEEE Richard Harold Kaufmann Award. He is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering\, a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors\, aFellow of the European Academy of Sciences\, and an International Fellow of the Indian\, Chinese\, Canadian\, and Japanese Academies of Engineering. His research interests include power conversion\, transportation electrification\, renewable energy\, offshore systems\, and microgrid systems. \n  \nHosted by: Professor Leila Parsa\, Electrical & Engineering Department \nWhen: Friday\, September 25\, 2026 @ 10:30 AM PST \nLocation: E2-506 \n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ece-special-seminar-autonomous-electric-vehicles-data-centers-on-the-wheel/
LOCATION:Engineering 2\, Engineering 2 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T150000
DTSTAMP:20260911T151906Z
CREATED:20260911T151906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T151906Z
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SUMMARY:Mastoras\, M. (BMEB) - Polishing genome assemblies and leveraging their improved quality to study centromere variation
DESCRIPTION:A complete and accurate genome reconstruction serves as the foundation for studying an organism’s biology and the mechanisms underlying disease. It is particularly critical for reference genomes\, which provide a universal coordinate system for downstream genomic analysis. Errors or missing sequences in a reference genome create bias in all of the studies built on top of them. The Human Pangenome Reference Consortium (HPRC) seeks to address this bias by transitioning the field to a pangenome reference\, a graph based collection of many genome assemblies\, providing a better representation of variation in the human population. Removing errors in the HPRC assemblies is critical to ensure the pangenome serves as a robust standard for genomic variant discovery. In the first part of my thesis\, I improve the base level accuracy of the HPRC release 2 assemblies (HPRC2) with a machine learning model for assembly polishing called DeepPolisher. Next\, I make additional contributions to reference-based genomic analysis by polishing reference genomes of other model organisms\, and helping to develop a new method for de-novo assembly and variant calling from a single-flow cell nanopore sequencing protocol. Finally\, I take advantage of the highly accurate\, near complete assemblies from HPRC2 that I improved with DeepPolisher to study a region only recently made accessible to genomics analysis: the human centromere. I apply the tool Centrolign\, the first ever multiple-sequence-aligner for centromeres to the HPRC2 assemblies\, establishing precise estimates of mutation rates and spatial variation patterns across centromeric arrays. \nEvent Host: Mira Mastoras\, Ph.D. Candidate\, Biomolecular Engineering & Bioinformatics \nAdvisor: Benedict Paten \nZoom: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/98960011053?pwd=mFKCwtSIhvT5FvEURbE85lRbbMvzuo.1 \nPasscode: 118488
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/mastoras-m-bmeb-polishing-genome-assemblies-and-leveraging-their-improved-quality-to-study-centromere-variation/
LOCATION:Physical Sciences Building\, Physical Sciences Building\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Ph.D. Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260910T220533Z
CREATED:20260910T220533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T220533Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Friendly Gardening: Protecting Wildlife & the Environment
DESCRIPTION:Join the UC Master Gardeners of Monterey\, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties for this hands-on summer workshop at the UCSC Arboretum!\nClasses are free with paid admission\, but registration is required to attend. You are welcome to take one\, two\, or all four classes which occur on the last Sunday of the month\, June through September.\nYour garden can do more than look beautiful – it can help protect the environment and support local wildlife.\nDiscover simple\, practical ways to create a healthier\, more sustainable landscape by providing food\, water\, and shelter for pollinators\, birds\, and other beneficial creatures. Learn how to reduce pesticide and fertilizer use\, conserve water\, and work with nature to grow a thriving garden that’s easier to maintain and better for the world around you.\nClasses are free for UCSC Students or with an Arboretum membership which includes free admission to the gardens as well as a whole host of great benefits. Consider becoming a member today by visiting our website: arboretum.ucsc.edu
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/earth-friendly-gardening-protecting-wildlife-the-environment/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T132500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T143000
DTSTAMP:20260916T145550Z
CREATED:20260916T143449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T145550Z
UID:10017059-1790601900-1790605800@events.ucsc.edu
SUMMARY:Environmental Studies Seminar Series | Lightning Talks by ENVS Faculty
DESCRIPTION:In person and via Zoom (Meeting ID: 978 5545 8946\, Passcode: 454736).  \nIf you are unable to stream the talk live and need to access a recorded version\, please contact Stacy Philpott at sphilpot@ucsc.edu. A UC Santa Cruz email address is required to access the recording. \nHost: Natalia Ocampo-Peñuela \nSpeaker: Hannah Waterhouse \nSpeaker: Mijin Cha \nSpeaker: Bo Yang \n\nTitle: Seeing Fire from Above: UAV Remote Sensing of Wildfire Behavior\, Fuels\, and Ecological Effects\nAbstract: Wildfires are highly dynamic events shaped by interactions among fuels\, topography\, weather\, and vegetation. Three recent studies based on the California Canyon Fire Experiment\, a highly instrumented prescribed fire conducted in a steep chaparral canyon near Salinas\, California\, demonstrate the potential of UAV remote sensing for wildfire research. Using thermal\, multispectral\, and LiDAR imagery\, we developed methods to map fire progression\, characterize fire anatomy\, and improve the georeferencing of thermal imagery during an active fire. We also used UAV photogrammetry and object-based classification to quantify pre-fire fuel structure\, post-fire fuel-height loss\, and vegetation recovery. Finally\, we linked remotely sensed thermal exposure\,  including maximum temperature and heating duration\, to field measurements of post-fire twig diameter as an indicator of fire severity. These studies demonstrate how UAV remote sensing can connect active-fire behavior with fuel conditions and ecological effects at fine spatial and temporal scales.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/environmental-studies-seminar-series-lightning-talks-by-envs-faculty/
LOCATION:Interdisciplinary Sciences Building\, 7487 Red Hill Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Interdisciplinary Sciences Building 7487 Red Hill Road Santa Cruz CA 95064;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7487 Red Hill Road:geo:-122.0617685,37.001379
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260915T205202Z
CREATED:20260915T205202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T205202Z
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SUMMARY:Statistics Seminar: Vecchia Approximated Bayesian Heteroskedastic Gaussian Processes
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Parul Patil\, Postdoctoral Researcher\, UC Santa Cruz \nDescription: Many computer simulations are stochastic and exhibit input dependent noise. In such situations\, heteroskedastic Gaussian processes (hetGPs) make ideal surrogates as they estimate a latent\, non-constant variance. However\, existing hetGP implementations are unable to deal with large simulation campaigns and use point-estimates for all unknown quantities\, including latent variances. This limits applicability to small experiments and undercuts uncertainty. We propose a Bayesian hetGP using elliptical slice sampling (ESS) for posterior variance integration\, and the Vecchia approximation to circumvent computational bottlenecks. We show good performance for our upgraded hetGP capability\, compared to alternatives\, on a benchmark example and a motivating corpus of more than 9-million lake temperature simulations. An open source implementation is provided as bhetGP on CRAN. \nAbout the speaker: Parul Patil is currently working as a post-doctoral researcher with Dr Paul Parker and Dr Sangwon Hyun at University of California\, Santa Cruz. She completed her PhD in May 2026 from Virginia Tech. She had previously completed B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Statistics in India. She works with large-scale data\, using statistical tools to model complex processes\, quantify uncertainty\, and uncover patterns. Her work lies at the intersection of statistics and machine learning with ecological applications\, focusing on scalable methods for analyzing high-dimensional and spatially structured data. \nThis seminar is hosted by Professor Yunyi Shen.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/statistics-seminar-vecchia-approximated-bayesian-heteroskedastic-gaussian-processes/
LOCATION:Jack Baskin Engineering\, Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260824T153605Z
CREATED:20260824T153031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T153605Z
UID:10015370-1790683200-1790686800@events.ucsc.edu
SUMMARY:Latin American & Latino Studies Ph.D. Program Information Sessions
DESCRIPTION:An interdisciplinary department that centers the interconnected experiences and perspectives of Latin American and Latinx communities.  This program provides rigorous training in disciplinary and interdisciplinary theory and research methods to investigate transnational processes that link the Americas.  \nWe especially invite applications from students interested in: \n\nTransnationalisms\, Migration\, and Displacement\nIntersectionality\, Identities\, and Inequalities\nCulture\, Power\, and Knowledge\nCollective Action\, Social Movements\, and Social Change\n\nSession 1: Tuesday\, September 29\, noon-1pm\n\n\n\nLearn about our interdisciplinary and hemispheric approach and major research areas\nHear from faculty and graduate students about their scholarship\nAsk questions about the program and UC Santa Cruz\n\n\n\nSession 2: Tuesday\, November 17\, noon-1pm\n\n\n\nLearn about the Ph.D. program curriculum and structure\nHear from the Graduate Director and Graduate Program Coordinator\nAsk questions about the application process\n\n\n\nRSVP to one or both sessions using our Google Form >>
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/lals-phd-program-information-sessions/2026-09-29/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:The Mindful U: Finding Calm\, Clarity + Connection in a Chaotic World
DESCRIPTION:The Mindful U: Finding Calm\, Clarity + Connection in a Chaotic World With Jessica Sanam Hekmat\nThursday\, Sept. 30\, 2025 | Noon PT \nVirtual via Zoom \nHosted by the UCLA Alumni Association\, open to all UC alumni \nThis interactive session\, led by career coach Jessica Sanam Hekmat\, invites participants to pause and reset to cultivate presence and self-awareness as they navigate professional and personal demands. We’ll explore practical mindfulness tools and reflective prompts designed to foster resilience\, regulate stress and re-energize focus. The conversation will balance strategy and self-inquiry\, and we’ll ground ourselves together in real time through guided breathwork\, reflection\, and visualization. Participants will leave with practical ways to reconnect to their values and sense of purpose\, even when the external environment feels unpredictable. \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/the-mindful-u-finding-calm-clarity-connection-in-a-chaotic-world/
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