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SUMMARY:Careers in Climate Tech & Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Ready to explore career pathways that matter? \nAttend our very special Careers in Climate Tech & Sustainability Panel for an inside look at careers that will help build a sustainable future. Panelists representing different roles and organizations will share their career journeys and offer practical insights into working in climate tech. There will also be a catered networking reception that follows\, don’t miss it! \nGet informed\, inspired\, and discover your path to a career in sustainability! \n  \nThis event is part of Baskin Engineering’s Climate Tech Day featuring a community fair where students\, faculty\, climate/sustainability tech companies\, and community organizations will showcase their works through various means like demos\, poster presentations\, and tabling. This will be in the Baskin Courtyard from 2pm – 5pm.  \n  \n  \nIf you have disability-related needs\, please contact the Career Success office at csuccess@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-4420 as soon as possible. \n  \nYOU BELONG HERE\nPrograms and services are open to all\, consistent with state and federal law\, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service\, faculty program\, or community event—is designed to be accessible\, inclusive\, and respectful of all identities. To learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/careers-in-climate-tech-sustainability-2/
LOCATION:Engineering 2\, Engineering 2 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Undergraduate
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SUMMARY:Quality First Coding Contest
DESCRIPTION:This is a programming contest\, but with a twist! Instead of scoring you based on your speed and solution accuracy\, we score you based on your programming quality and solution accuracy. This means that instead of looking at how fast you can program a solution\, we look at your number of compiles/runs instead.* The contestant that uses the least number of compiles/runs to produce passing code is the winner. Ties are broken by time. \nFood will be provided.QFCC 20260427 – Poster
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/quality-first-coding-contest/
LOCATION:Engineering 2\, Engineering 2 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:Statistics Seminar: Advancing Statistical Rigor in Single-Cell and Spatial Omics Using In Silico Control Data
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Guan’ao Yan\, Assistant Professor\, Michigan State University \nDescription: Single-cell and spatial transcriptomics technologies now let us map cellular diversity and tissue organization at high resolution\, but the computational methods built to analyze these data are difficult to evaluate in a rigorous\, reproducible way. Two key barriers are the lack of realistic synthetic data with known ground truth and the ambiguity in how we define biologically meaningful spatial patterns. This talk will introduce two simulation frameworks—scReadSim for single-cell RNA-seq and ATAC-seq data\, and scIsoSim for isoform-level expression and splicing—that generate realistic sequencing reads while preserving user-specified truth. These tools enable fair\, controlled benchmarking of quantification and splicing methods across experimental protocols. The talk will also present a systematic review of 34 methods for detecting spatially variable genes (SVGs) in spatial transcriptomics data\, proposing a new categorization of SVGs and outlining how future benchmarks should be designed. Overall\, the goal is to improve statistical rigor\, interpretability\, and comparability in single-cell and spatial omics analysis. \nBio: Guan’ao Yan is an Assistant Professor of Computational Mathematics\, Science & Engineering at Michigan State University. He received his Ph.D. in Statistics from UCLA. His research focuses on statistical and computational methods for modern statistical genomics\, particularly single-cell and spatial omics\, with an emphasis on rigorous benchmarking\, interpretability\, and biomedical discovery. \nHosted by: Statistics Department
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/statistics-seminar-advancing-statistical-rigor-in-single-cell-and-spatial-omics-using-in-silico-control-data/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Seminars
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SUMMARY:Analyzing AI Security and Vulnerabilities in the Current Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Interested in careers in AI and cybersecurity? Then don’t miss this highly informative workshop covering today’s most relevant trends in this space. \n  \nIn this 2-part session\, you’ll get expert insight from security leaders at Microsoft. Here’s a breakdown of each part: \n  \nWhen AI Breaks\, Be the One Who Notices\nSpeaker: Raji Vanninathan \nDiscover how AI Security and AI Safety vulnerability research can lead to real‑world impact\, public credit\, and a competitive edge in the current job market. This talk focuses on how students can understand what qualifies as a real AI vulnerability\, how meaningful findings are assessed and validated\, and how responsible disclosure\, CVEs\, and bug bounty programs translate research into recognized impact across the industry We will also explore emerging challenges facing bounty programs as AI-assisted discoveries drivers higher volume and how the signal‑to‑noise problem of “AI slop” is reshaping vulnerability triage and detection. \nReimagining Security for the Agentic AI \nSpeaker: Neta Haiby \nAs AI evolves from tools into autonomous agents that can plan\, act\, and collaborate\, traditional security models start to break down. This session explores how agentic AI changes the rules of trust\, access\, and accountability – introducing challenges like agent sprawl\, permission misuse\, and unintended actions across systems.\nBuilding on foundational AI security concepts\, we’ll dive into practical strategies for securing and governing AI agents covering identity\, access control\, monitoring\, and human oversight. Students will leave with a clear mental model for securing agent-based systems and the skills to think critically about the next generation of AI security architectures. \n  \nDon’t miss this highly relevant and compelling event! And be sure to register as space is limited! \n  \n  \nIf you have disability-related needs\, please contact the Career Success office at csuccess@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-4420 as soon as possible. \n  \nYOU BELONG HERE\nPrograms and services are open to all\, consistent with state and federal law\, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service\, faculty program\, or community event—is designed to be accessible\, inclusive\, and respectful of all identities. To learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/analyzing-ai-security-and-vulnerabilities-in-the-current-landscape/
LOCATION:Engineering 2\, Engineering 2 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Undergraduate
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SUMMARY:Santa Cruz Launchpad Student Startup Competition & Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:The 10th annual Santa Cruz Launchpad event combines a student startup competition with a community career fair\, all under one roof! This year’s event takes place at the The Grove at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (400 Beach St\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95060) on Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026. \nThe first half of the day spotlights emerging startups in a live startup competition\, with cash prizes. The second half shifts into a job fair featuring 25+ local companies and 300+ opportunities\, including part-time roles\, full-time positions\, and internships. \nTHIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ATTEND. ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Schedule\n12-4pm: Student business plan pitches (open to the public) \n4-4:45pm: Employer Table Setup \n5-7pm: Job Fair + Networking (open to the public) \nStudent Startup Competition | 12-4pm \nFrom 1-4pm\, students will compete in a startup competition for cash prizes. The pitch competition portion of the event typically includes 12 student teams who each have five minutes each to deliver their pitches to a judge panel. Check out 2025 winners here. This year’s competition is open to both college and high school students in Santa Cruz County. If you are a student at UC Santa Cruz\, Cabrillo College or a high school student in Santa Cruz County or Pajaro Valley Unified School District and would like to compete\, click the button below. \nApplications are due Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026 at 5pm: https://bit.ly/4d9MaqW \nPitch Prize Categories for 2026  \n\n\n• Biotech/Health (QB3) = $5\,000\n• Social Impact = $5\,000\n• Technology = $5\,000\n• Main Street = $2\,000\n• Runners Up =  $500 each\n• People’s Choice Award = $2\,000\n• High School Award = $2\,000\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Top winners eligible to participate in the SC Accelerates program.\n– All teams will receive Santa Cruz Works Perks Package by OneValley (Value $1M)\n\n– Every team that qualifies for the final round will receive a cash prize!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJob Fair | 5-7pm \nFrom 5-7pm\, job seekers will have the opportunity to interact with 20+ local companies offering 200+ jobs and internships ranging from engineering to marketing\, healthcare\, project management\, sales\, customer support\, tech\, and more. \nThis event allows students\, job seekers\, and professionals of all experience levels and backgrounds the opportunity to show off their resumes\, find career opportunities\, and make new connections. There is no charge for job seekers to attend the job fair. The job fair is open to the public (you do not need to be a student or pitch contest participant to participate). But all attendees must register in advance! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-cruz-launchpad-2026-tickets-1976673979082 \nPrevious employers included Joby Aviation\, Capstan Medica\, Paystand\, Santa Cruz Bicycles\, Cruz Foam\, Digital NEST\, Bay Federal Credit Union\, Mynt\, Central California Alliance for Health\, Unnatural Products\, Santa Cruz Seaside Company\, California Highway Patrol\, BMO\, PVUSD\, and more. \nA list of participating employers will be shared at the beginning of May. \n\n\n\n\nThis year’s event is proudly hosted by UCSC Center for Innovation and Development (CIED)\, UC Santa Cruz Innovation & Business Engagement Hub\, UCSC Career Success\, and UCSC QB3 Santa Cruz Works\, Cabrillo College\, \, Pajaro Valley Unified School District (PVUSD)\, and Santa Cruz County Office of Education (SCCOE)\, \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree Attendee Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmployer Registration
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/santa-cruz-launchpad-student-startup-competition-job-fair/
LOCATION:the Grove\, 400 Beach Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Gathering,Undergraduate
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SUMMARY:QB3/QBI Pre-Hackathon Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting pre-hackathon mixer at University of California\, Santa Cruz! Get ready to mingle\, form teams\, and start brainstorming ideas for your projects before the QBI Hackathon kicks off at UCSF in June 2026. \nAgenda\n5:00 PM – Doors Open\n5:30 PM – Pitch Session\n6:00 PM – Networking & Mingling \nWe can’t wait to see the ideas and projects that will be presented at the mixer. Whether you’re presenting or simply attending to learn more and meet potential teammates\, this event is an excellent opportunity to start building connections within our vibrant community of participants. \nDon’t miss out on this chance to get inspired and kickstart your hackathon experience. To attend\, please RSVP  – https://qbi.ucsf.edu/events/hackathon-mixer-ucsc-2026 \nThe QBI hackathon is a 48-hour event connecting the developer community in the Bay Area with the scientists from the three QB3 campuses (UCSF\, UCB and UCSC)\, during which we work together on cutting edge biomedical problems. One of the highlights of our pre-hackathon mixer is the opportunity for participants to showcase their ideas\, projects\, or concepts to the group.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/qb3-qbi-pre-hackathon-mixer/
LOCATION:Rachel Carson College Red Room
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Conferences,Reception
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SUMMARY:Summer Live in the Schedule of Classes
DESCRIPTION:The Summer Session Schedule of Classes goes live today. Explore course descriptions\, prerequisites\, and meeting times to start planning early for summer enrollment. Email summer@ucsc.edu with questions or call 831-459-5373.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/summer-live-in-the-schedule-of-classes/2027-03-15/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Summer Live in the Schedule of Classes
DESCRIPTION:The Summer Session Schedule of Classes goes live today. Explore course descriptions\, prerequisites\, and meeting times to start planning early for summer enrollment. Email summer@ucsc.edu with questions or call 831-459-5373.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/summer-live-in-the-schedule-of-classes/2028-03-15/
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SUMMARY:Summer Live in the Schedule of Classes
DESCRIPTION:The Summer Session Schedule of Classes goes live today. Explore course descriptions\, prerequisites\, and meeting times to start planning early for summer enrollment. Email summer@ucsc.edu with questions or call 831-459-5373.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/summer-live-in-the-schedule-of-classes/2029-03-15/
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SUMMARY:Summer Live in the Schedule of Classes
DESCRIPTION:The Summer Session Schedule of Classes goes live today. Explore course descriptions\, prerequisites\, and meeting times to start planning early for summer enrollment. Email summer@ucsc.edu with questions or call 831-459-5373.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/summer-live-in-the-schedule-of-classes/2030-03-15/
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