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Are you considering medical school and seeking a clear, supportive path forward? Join the University of California, Santa Cruz, for a free online informational session to learn more about our […]
The SVC is a multi-disciplinary teaching and research hub, home to engineering faculty and researchers, professional master’s degree programs, hundreds of professional courses at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension, and year-round events. The campus also houses UC Scout, an online program providing UC-approved high school courses, and Smarter Balanced, a nationwide organization that works with educators to develop assessment tools.
Are you considering medical school and seeking a clear, supportive path forward? Join the University of California, Santa Cruz, for a free online informational session to learn more about our […]
Most professionals are told a simple formula: work hard, deliver results, and your career will naturally advance. Yet many find that after years of strong performance, progress slows—responsibilities grow without recognition, and promotions go elsewhere. The issue is rarely capability, but a misunderstanding of how advancement really works. Each career stage has different expectations: the […]
Welcome to The Math Altas! In this one-day workshop, learning specialist Elizabeth Powell will be sharing her 35 years of experience as an educator in evidence-based strategies from The Math Atlas framework. We’ll talk about instructional effectiveness and learner engagement in one-on-one math settings. You’ll get to evaluate the real-world implications of visual, verbal, and […]
Presented by: Adam Sporka Description: “This talk explores the technical and creative processes behind the music of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, where I served as a music programmer, and soundtrack contributor. Using […]
Chat with the AI chair Lead innovation as a machine learning engineer Want to learn what’s new in AI? Join Praveen Krishna, chair of the Artificial Intelligence Application Development certificate […]
Are you considering medical school and seeking a clear, supportive path forward? Join the University of California, Santa Cruz, for a free online informational session to learn more about our Summer 2026 Premed Postbacc Cohort Programs. This session is designed for students and graduates who are serious about pursuing a career in health care and […]
Transform the way you manage projects Join Sri Srinivasa, program management leader at Tesla, for a one-day workshop focused on leveraging generative AI tools for project management. Workshop goals Describe and discuss AI technology available to Project Managers Explain the transformative potential of Generative AI in improving project planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication Demonstrate an ability […]
The Future of Work in the Age of AI: Chaos, Adaptation, or Growth? Artificial intelligence has reignited an old debate: are we approaching mass technological unemployment, or simply the next phase of economic evolution? Public discourse swings between dystopian predictions of human obsolescence and confident assurances that “new jobs will replace old ones.” This lecture […]
Lead the next wave of innovation in life sciences and data. As 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. Join Darryl […]
As healthcare technology evolves, professionals who understand global regulatory standards, risk management, and quality systems are in high demand. Learn how to design, document, and validate medical devices, digital health […]
Transform learning Join Diana Black Kennedy, chair of UCSC Silicon Valley’s Educational Therapy certificate program, to learn how this distinctive program prepares educators and professionals to create meaningful, lasting impact. As […]
Introducing the new High School Health Pathways Summer Academy! At this interactive info session about our new program for college-bound high schoolers, Dr. Deepthi Nair, senior director of the UC Santa Cruz Premed Postbacc Program, will talk about the UC Santa Cruz High School Health Pathways Summer Academy, a six-week session of transformative learning, in-person, […]
In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, organizations need professionals who can combine empathy, usability, and aesthetics to create interfaces that engage and delight users. Join Nicole Sharratt, instructor and chair of the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension User Experience and Web Design program, for an inside look at how design specialists are using AI and the latest tools to […]
Join Philip Ziman, former HR executive and chair of the Human Resource Management program at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension, in exploring how the world of work is transforming and what does it mean for the future of human resources? We’ll discover the MORPH framework, a strategic planning tool that assesses, measures, and builds employee readiness for […]
Please note that this event has been moved to Thursday, March 26. Advance your career in the global clinical research industry. As the demand for safe, effective therapies grows, so does the need for professionals who can lead clinical trials with scientific precision and regulatory expertise. Learn how experts design and manage studies that bring […]
An info session about the growing field of embedded systems. Join Juergen Kienhoefer, an instructor in the Embedded Systems program at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension, in exploring how Edge AI brings powerful machine learning to low-power embedded devices. In his course, AI-Driven Embedded Systems, students prepare to build and deploy visual, audio, and lightweight language AI […]
Transform your workplace with practical AI skills. Explore how to lead with AI—whether you want to build it or apply it. In this information session, discover two dynamic pathways: AI Business Practices, for professionals seeking practical AI tools to boost productivity without coding, and AI Engineer, for those ready to design and deploy production-ready AI […]
Explore the expanding career opportunities in semiconductors The modern economy is powered by silicon and the demand for skilled professionals in semiconductor design and engineering continues to grow. In this live-online discussion with Jignesh Shah, principal STA & CAD engineer and UCSC Extension instructor, we’ll explore how Timing Closure in Silicon IC Design prepares engineers […]
Lead innovation as a machine learning engineer Want to learn what’s new in AI? Join Praveen Krishna, chair of the Artificial Intelligence Application Development certificate program, in an informal discussion about the AI topic of the month and an open Q&A. You’ll get an insider’s look at what you need to know for where you […]
Interested in becoming a doctor or pursuing a career in healthcare? Join the UC Santa Cruz Premed Postbacc Program for an informative, live online session designed for students, parents, and anyone exploring pathways into medicine, public health, and other health professions. In this discussion, we’ll provide a comprehensive overview of premed and pre-health programs to […]