• Research Lunch & Learn – Federal research policy updates

    The administration transition has created a whirlwind of federal agency and policy changes, much of which has significant impacts on universities and research. Join John MacMillan, Vice Chancellor for Research, and Csilla Csaplár, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research, on July 9, 12-1 p.m. for an interactive discussion about current hot topics in the federal policy […]

  • Lunch & Learn: Onboarding Graduate Students for Research

    Join colleagues from the Office of Research Compliance Administration and Baskin Engineering on August 13, 12-1 p.m., for a practical overview of onboarding graduate students in their role as researchers. This session will cover key institutional requirements needed before students begin research activities. Speakers will highlight common pitfalls, share best practices, and offer strategies to […]

  • Insights from AI & Semiconductor Leaders

    Join us for two dynamic online panels with industry professionals from top Silicon Valley companies like Google, Meta, Amazon, Cerebras, and Altera. You’ll hear firsthand from leaders shaping the future of AI and semiconductor innovation, with dedicated discussions on each field. Schedule: 6:00–7:00 PM – Semiconductor Panel 7:00–8:00 PM – AI Panel No matter where […]

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  • BME 280B Seminar: Computational Precision Health & Genomic Diversity

    Physical Sciences Building Physical Sciences Building, Santa Cruz, CA

    Presenter: Dr. Alex Ioannidis, BME Assistant Professor, UCSC Description: N/A Bio: Alex Ioannidis graduated summa cum laude in Chemistry and Physics from Harvard and completed an M.Phil in Computational Biology in the Dept. of Applied Math & Theoretical Physics at Cambridge. He earned his Ph.D. in Computational & Mathematical Engineering at Stanford and M.S. in […]

  • How to Validate AI Product Ideas and Build a Defensible MVP

    Social Sciences 1 Social Sciences 1, Santa Cruz, CA

    93% of US companies plan to increase their AI investments; but 80% of AI projects fail. Countless “cool” demos crash and burn; not because the technology failed, but because they solved the wrong problem. In this lesson, we lay out a proven playbook with 5 tactical steps, each a mindset shift or critical decision point, […]

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  • AI Frontier: Data, Agents & Robots at TechWeek SF

    Join us for an immersive SF Tech Week experience hosted by the Silicon Valley AI Pioneer Club and UC Santa Cruz GenAI Center — where AI builders, investors, innovators and […]

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  • Tracing and Shaping Paths in Design Space

    Silicon Valley Campus 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, United States

    Presented by Max Kreminski Description: It’s notoriously difficulty to evaluate interfaces intended to support creative work – but as software creative tools proliferate, the importance of understanding whether and how these tools support user creativity continues to grow. In this talk, I discuss several related approaches to making sense of user interactions with creativity support tools. […]

  • Developing Personal Projects & Building Your Brand with Google

    Engineering 2 Engineering 2 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA

    Learn directly from successful Googlers about how to highlight the qualities, skills, and talents that describe you as a professional by building a brand profile and mission statement.

Last modified: Dec 09, 2025