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SUMMARY:Chat with the AI Chair
DESCRIPTION:AI is advancing faster than ever. Join Praveen Krishna\, chair of the AI Program Advisory Board\, for a discussion of the latest developments shaping the field\, from Agentic AI and AI orchestration to enterprise deployment\, emerging regulations\, local AI models\, and breakthrough innovations. \nThis is a monthly conversation series. Each session highlights timely trends and concludes with an interactive Q&A. \nClaim your seat today. \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about the courses and offerings available through our UCSC Silicon Valley Extension AI Application Development program.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/chat-with-the-ai-chair/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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SUMMARY:Build better chips
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive discussion on current industry trends\, emerging skills\, and career opportunities\, and learn how our Silicon Chip Design & Semiconductor Engineering courses are designed to help professionals build expertise\, stay competitive\, and achieve their educational and career goals. \nWhether you’re looking to advance in your current role\, transition into a new field\, or expand your knowledge\, this session is a great place to start. \nYour speaker\nArvind Vidyarthi –  M.S.E.E. is vice president of Silicon Design Engineering at Altera\, where he leads SoC and IP physical design implementation\, methodology\, and automation. Arvind has served since 2022 as chair of the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Silicon Chip Design & Semiconductor Engineering program\, where he also sits on the VLSI engineering advisory group and mentors the next generation of design engineers. \nKeep learning\nThe Silicon Chip Design & Semiconductor Engineering program presents this information session. Visit our program page for complete program details and a closer look at all upcoming courses. \nClaim your seat today. 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/build-better-chips-2/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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SUMMARY:Become a Special Education Teacher Assistant
DESCRIPTION:Interested in becoming a Special Education Teacher Assistant? \nJoin us for an informative session to explore the courses designed to prepare you for success in inclusive and special education classrooms. We’ll provide an overview of the curriculum\, discuss current industry trends and workforce demand\, highlight career opportunities\, and answer your questions about getting started. \nYour speaker\nSharmila Roy\, Ph.D.\, began her teaching journey in India and pursued further training in the United Kingdom before earning her doctorate in Special Education from the University of Buffalo in New York. She brings over three decades of expertise in special education to her role as program chair of the Special Education Teacher Assistant certificate program at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension. \nKeep learning\nThis session is hosted by the Special Education Teacher Assistant program. Visit our program page for additional details and a closer look at all upcoming courses. \nCLAIM YOUR SEAT TODAY.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/become-a-special-education-teacher-assistant/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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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\, which opens August 7. 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-2/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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SUMMARY:Empowering humans through AI
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inside look at how our AI Application Development 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. \nYour speaker\nKavitha Velusamy\, Ph.D.\, brings more than 20 years of experience developing cutting-edge technologies at Amazon\, NVIDIA\, Cisco\, Leia Inc.\, and Robust.AI. Kavitha currently serves as Senior Vice President of Engineering at Robust.AI and teaches Humanoid Robotics (Sept. 19) and Artificial Intelligence for Robotics (Sept. 26). \nKeep learning\nSee our course page for a closer look at all upcoming offerings. \nCLAIM YOUR SEAT TODAY. 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/empowering-humans-through-ai/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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SUMMARY:Designing for Today's Digital World
DESCRIPTION:Design digital experiences people love to use.\nIn today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape\, organizations need professionals who can combine empathy\, usability\, and aesthetics to create interfaces that engage and delight users. Learn how UX and web design specialists use research‑driven methods\, prototyping tools\, and inclusive design principles to build seamless digital experiences across platforms. \nSpeaker\nJoin Nicole Sharratt\, chair of the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension User Experience & Web Design program\, for an inside look at how our courses equip you with the skills to lead user‑centered design projects—whether you’re shaping websites\, apps or digital products. \nKeep learning\nSee our course page for a closer look at all upcoming offerings. \nCLAIM YOUR SEAT TODAY. 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/designing-for-todays-digital-world-2/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bioinformatics: Lead the next wave of innovation
DESCRIPTION:Where biology meets Big Data\nJoin us for an inside look at how our Bioinformatics 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. We’ll provide an overview of the curriculum\, discuss current industry trends and workforce demand\, highlight career opportunities\, and answer your questions about getting started. \nYour speaker\nDarryl A. León\, Ph.D.\, director\, Software Portfolio Strategy at Agilent Technologies\, has over 10 years of experience leading product management teams\, launching customer-focused products\, and partnering with R&D groups to deliver high-quality software\, hardware\, and cloud-based solutions that support academic\, biopharma\, and clinical research markets. He has served as chair of the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Bioinformatics Advisory Committee since 2025. \nKeep learning\nThis session is hosted by the Bioinformatics program. Visit our program page for additional details and a closer look at all upcoming courses. \nCLAIM YOUR SEAT TODAY. 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/bioinformatics-lead-the-next-wave-of-innovation-2/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bioinformatics: Lead the next wave of innovation
DESCRIPTION:Where biology meets Big Data\nJoin us for an inside look at how our Bioinformatics 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. We’ll provide an overview of the curriculum\, discuss current industry trends and workforce demand\, highlight career opportunities\, and answer your questions about getting started. \nYour speaker\nDarryl A. León\, Ph.D.\, has over 10 years of experience leading product management teams\, launching customer-focused products\, and partnering with R&D groups to deliver high-quality software\, hardware\, and cloud-based solutions that support academic\, biopharma\, and clinical research markets. He has served as chair of the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Bioinformatics Advisory Committee since 2025. \nKeep learning\nThis session is hosted by the Bioinformatics program. Visit our program page for additional details and a closer look at all upcoming courses. \n  \nClaim your seat today. 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/bioinformatics-lead-the-next-wave-of-innovation-3/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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SUMMARY:Advance your Career in Medical Device Design & Quality
DESCRIPTION:From discovery to market\nJoin Kiran Gulati\, chair of the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Medical Device Quality and Design program\, for an inside look at how our courses provide hands-on training\, practical case studies\, and industry-relevant skills that prepare you for roles in quality engineering\, regulatory compliance\, and design assurance. \n\n\n\n\nSponsor\nThis info session is sponsored by the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Medical Device Quality and Design program. \n\nCLAIM YOUR SEAT TODAY. 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/advance-your-career-in-medical-device-design-quality/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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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/
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