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SUMMARY:Future careers: What will work look like in 2030?
DESCRIPTION:Join Dean PK Agarwal for this free online session. He’ll lead a forward-looking conversation on emerging job roles in tech\, sustainability\, health\, and creative industries. Learn how industry convergence and global trends are shaping new career paths and the skills you’ll need to stay relevant. \n\nDiscover which industries are driving job creation and how roles are evolving across tech\, sustainability\, health\, and the creative economy.\nUnderstand the impact of global trends—like AI\, climate change\, and demographic shifts—on the future of work.\nIdentify the skills and mindsets that will help you stay competitive and adaptable in a rapidly changing landscape.\n\nThis session is part of Pathways to Professional Success\, a new conversation series hosted by Dean P.K. Agarwal. \n\nClaim your seat!
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/future-careers-what-will-work-look-like-in-2030/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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SUMMARY:Job search strategies in a competitive market
DESCRIPTION:Join Dean PK Agarwal for this free\, in-person and online event as he provides actionable tips on navigating today’s dynamic job market — from leveraging LinkedIn and digital portfolios to networking effectively and positioning yourself as a must-hire candidate. Ideal for career changers\, recent grads\, and mid-career professionals. \nIn this session you’ll: \n\nLearn proven strategies for standing out to recruiters and hiring managers\nBuild a compelling digital presence\, including LinkedIn and online portfolios\nApply smart networking to open doors and build lasting connections\n\nThis session is part of Pathways to Professional Success\, a new conversation series hosted by Dean P.K. Agarwal. \n\n\nClaim your seat!
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/job-search-strategies-in-a-competitive-market/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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SUMMARY:Slugs at Sundown -- Humanity at the Helm: Thriving in an AI-Driven World
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work\, live\, and connect — but it doesn’t define the future. What matters most are the skills and strengths that only humans bring: creativity\, empathy\, adaptability\, and big-picture thinking. Join fellow UC Santa Cruz alumni for an evening of conversation and connection as we explore how to stay relevant\, resilient\, and future-ready in an AI-driven world. \n 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/slugs-at-sundown-humanity-at-the-helm-thriving-in-an-ai-driven-world/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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SUMMARY:United Nations Reboot the Earth Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations (UN) and the Baskin School of Engineering at the University of California\, Santa Cruz\, are collaborating to bring the “Reboot the Earth” hackathon to the West Coast for the first time. \nThis is a social event bringing together aspiring developers to create open source software solutions that address the climate crisis\, including wildfire response. It’s a chance to collaborate with peers\, use open data\, and apply your coding skills to real-world climate challenges! \n\n\n\nDate: November 7-8\, 2025\nLocation: UC Santa Cruz Silicon Valley Center.\nRegister here for the event. \n\nOrganized by the UN Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT)\, the 2025  Reboot the Earth hackathons are focused on agriculture and artificial intelligence (AI). The California event will focus on the locally relevant challenges of wildfire detection\, response\, and impact. Participants can leverage open source\, AI\, and open data sets\, along with local expertise on the environment and emergency preparedness and response. The goal is to build solutions that can become a digital public good\, serving local community needs. \nUC Santa Cruz students interested in attending the event can take advantage of the Silicon Valley Connector shuttle\, which will be running on Saturday\, November 8\, in addition to the regular Friday schedule. \nTo learn more about the Reboot the Earth initiative\, visit: https://unite.un.org/en/reboot-earth.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/un-reboot-the-earth-hackathon/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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SUMMARY:The UC Santa Cruz Kraw Lecture Series presents:  Stars to Soil:  A Journey from the Big Bang to Planet Earth
DESCRIPTION:In this Kraw lecture\, Professor Alexie Leauthaud will present the latest results on the nature of our universe\, including groundbreaking and prize-winning new results on the nature of dark energy. Leauthaud will discuss our current understanding of the basic ingredients of our Universe and will explain why recent results from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument Collaboration (DESI) collaboration made international headline news earlier this year. She will speculate on what this might mean for the future of our Universe. Zooming into planet Earth\, Professor Leauthaud will then explain why astronomers are increasingly becoming involved in the fight against climate change. She will discuss her own journey in recognizing the predicament of life on this blue planet will conclude with a big picture view of the challenges that lie ahead. \n\nIn-Person Reception: 5:30 p.m.\nLecture: 6–7 p.m.\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/the-uc-santa-cruz-kraw-lecture-series-presents-stars-to-soil-a-journey-from-the-big-bang-to-planet-earth/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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SUMMARY:Respond\, Don't React: Recognizing and Managing Emotional Triggers
DESCRIPTION:In a world of nonstop change and pressure\, even the most experienced professionals get triggered in ways that throw us off course—hurting performance and straining relationships. In this presentation by the Silicon Valley chapter of the NHRA\, we’ll explore what’s really happening when emotions take over\, why it matters\, and what we can do about it. Through real stories\, group discussion\, and practical tools\, you’ll learn how to spot your own triggers\, make space to respond instead of react\, and better support others in the process. These tools aren’t just for managing stress—they help build trust\, empathy\, and stronger teams. You’ll walk away with simple strategies you can use right away for tough conversations\, conflict\, or just when everything feels like a little too much – both personally and professionally. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n• Spot the signs—learn to recognize how your body and brain react when you’re emotionally triggered. \n• Get curious about cognitive blind spots—where might triggers be getting in the way of how we show up and lead? \n• Build our ability to pause\, regroup\, and respond instead of react. \n• Walk away with simple tools to better support yourself and create more space and trust for others\, too. \nAGENDA \n5:30 PM IN-PERSON NETWORKING (dinner included) \n6:00 PM VIRTUAL SESSION BEGINS \n6:05 PM LEGAL UPDATES \n6:15 PM PROGRAM \n7:15 PM Q&A \nABOUT THE SPEAKER: Jeff Jacobs\nJeff is a recognized leadership development and organizational effectiveness executive who has facilitated and consulted on 500+ engagements over the past 10 years as an employee of top-tier companies like Adobe and Intuit. His diverse experience expands beyond the corporate world to chairing three non-profit boards\, serving as an Assistant Lecturer at Haas School of Business at U.C. Berkeley\, acquiring three certifications in compassionate leadership and mindfulness practices\, including from Stanford Medical School\, and even years of working with maximum-security inmates in California prisons. Jeff is a Contributing Author to the Amazon Best-Seller\, “Leading with Self Awareness\, Starting from the Inside Out\,” and is working on his own first book\, “Still Coming of Age\, Cultivating Compassion for Lifelong Flourishing.” \nThis event is co-sponsored by the UCSC Silicon Valley Professional Education Human Resource Management certificate program.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/respond-dont-react-recognizing-and-managing-emotional-triggers/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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SUMMARY:PMI Silicon Valley Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Project managers today are navigating more change than ever—new technologies\, evolving teams\, and rising complexity. To lead effectively\, PMs must blend emotional intelligence with digital fluency\, balancing human connection with AI-driven insights. Join UCSC Silicon Valley partner\, the Project Management Institute Silicon Valley Chapter (PMISV)\, at this year’s symposium as industry leaders explore how modern project managers can adapt\, inspire\, and deliver in a world shaped by innovation and disruption. \nRegistration \n\nPMISV Chapter and PMI members: $99 Early bird: $79\nNon-Chapter and Non-PMI members: $119 Early bird: $99\nContact symposium@pmisv.org for the discount codes for the following:\n\nStudents\nVeterans\nPMISV Chapter active volunteers\n\n\n\nThis event is co-sponsored by the UCSC Silicon Valley Professional Education Project and Program Management certificate program.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/2025-pmi-silicon-valley-symposium/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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SUMMARY:US - India: Normalization or Reset?
DESCRIPTION:The US–India relationship stands at a crossroads balancing strategic pragmatism with shared democratic values. Recent tensions over trade\, tariffs\, and technology have raised questions about whether the partnership is being recalibrated or simply cooling. \nThe 8th annual AIMA US–India Conference examines how the two countries can review their priorities and either restore normalcy or redefine the relationship for a multipolar world. \nJoin thought leaders and decision-makers from across policy\, industry\, and academia where we’ll explore one of the world’s most consequential relationships at a moment of reassessment. As the global landscape shifts and new alliances emerge\, the conference examines how the US and India can navigate economic and strategic tensions while sustaining long-term cooperation. Key sessions will address AI governance\, global conflict dynamics\, and advances in human health and biotechnology. \nAgenda \n\n2:30 pm – Registration\n3–3:55 p.m. – Inaugural Session: US India: Normalisation or Reset?\nThis opening session explores recent shifts in US–India ties and the roots of friction. With global alliances in flux\, the discussion focuses on how leaders might reframe priorities\, manage divergence\, and steer the relationship toward strategic coherence.\n4–4:45 p.m. – Panel 1: The Great AI Race: Who Sets the Rules?\nAI is rapidly transforming global power dynamics. This session delves into the emerging competition over AI standards\, access to critical technologies\, and regulatory influence. Can the world agree on common frameworks before divides become entrenched?\n4:50–5:45 p.m. – Panel 2: War Games and Peace Plans: Geopolitics of a World on Edge\nIn an increasingly polarised world\, nations are turning to pressure and deterrence over diplomacy. This discussion looks at the fragility of global order\, the risks of escalating conflict\, and the role India and the US can play in rebalancing global cooperation.\n5:50 – 6:35 p.m. – Panel 3: Biohacking Human Health\nAs scientific understanding of genetics and immunology grows\, so does the possibility of extending not just life span but health span. The panel examines how AI\, genomics\, and metabolic science are converging to personalise and revolutionise human wellbeing.\n6:35 p.m. – Networking Reception\nAn opportunity for speakers and attendees to connect informally and continue the conversation.\n\nWho should attend \nThe conference will bring together policymakers\, business leaders\, entrepreneurs\, academics\, investors\, and senior professionals to explore new strategies for US–India cooperation in a fast-changing global landscape. \nRegistration \n\nPre-registration is mandatory\nSeats are limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/8th-us-india-conference-us-india-normalization-or-reset/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tracing and Shaping Paths in Design Space
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Max Kreminski\n\nDescription:\nIt’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. I focus in particular on how AI-supported evaluation methods can help us illuminate a design tool’s expressive range; trace user trajectories through design space; and potentially even intervene to shape these trajectories while the interaction is still unfolding.Bio:\nMax Kreminski is a human-computer interaction researcher focused on designing expressive and approachable computational systems to support creative work and play. Their research has been featured in outlets such as The New Yorker\, New Scientist\, and The Verge; published and exhibited at top HCI and AI conferences\, including CHI\, UIST\, and NeurIPS; and honored with a variety of awards\, including the Best Paper award at the ACM Conference on Creativity & Cognition. Max currently directs the Storytelling Lab at Midjourney and previously served as an assistant professor at Santa Clara University.Hosted by: Professor Christina Chung\nWhen: Monday\, October 6 from 12:30PM to 1:30PM\nLocation: IN-PERSON @ SVC 3212  — viewing room @ UCSC Main Campus\, E2-280. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED AT BOTH LOCATIONS! Faculty and students are highly encouraged to attend. \nZoom info: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/98638310898?pwd=7gp003b3kifYYNvbZic23v0i2nYd3k.1\nMeeting ID: 986 3831 0898\nPasscode: 904461
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/tracing-and-shaping-paths-in-design-space/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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SUMMARY:CM Seminar - Tracing and Shaping Paths in Design Space
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Max Kreminski \n  \nAbout: 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. I focus in particular on how AI-supported evaluation methods can help us illuminate a design tool’s expressive range; trace user trajectories through design space; and potentially even intervene to shape these trajectories while the interaction is still unfolding. \n  \nBio: Max Kreminski is a human-computer interaction researcher focused on designing expressive and approachable computational systems to support creative work and play. Their research has been featured in outlets such as The New Yorker\, New Scientist\, and The Verge; published and exhibited at top HCI and AI conferences\, including CHI\, UIST\, and NeurIPS; and honored with a variety of awards\, including the Best Paper award at the ACM Conference on Creativity & Cognition. Max currently directs the Storytelling Lab at Midjourney and previously served as an assistant professor at Santa Clara University. \n  \nHosted by: Professor Christina Chung \nIMPORTANT: There will be a remote viewing room at UCSC Campus\, in E2-280. \nALSO IMPORTANT: There will be lunch served at both locations.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/cm-seminar-tracing-and-shaping-paths-in-design-space/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley - Building a Sustainable Talent Acquisition Function and Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Join Extension partner\, the National Human Resources Association\, as they explore how to build a talent acquisition function grounded in capacity\, capability\, and technology\, with a focus on how AI can serve as a complement to the recruiter’s role rather than a replacement. The session will also cover how to build and equip a talent acquisition team with a strong Employer Value Proposition (EVP) that engages candidates across three key dimensions—resulting in higher offer acceptance rates and reduced attrition. These insights will be illustrated through a real-world success story from work done at Rockwell Automation. \nLearning objectives \n\nLearn how to build a strong and scalable talent acquisition function.\nExplore how to design a compelling\, customized value proposition to support long-term talent retention.\n\nAgenda \n5:30 PM IN-PERSON NETWORKING (dinner included) \n6:00 PM VIRTUAL SESSION BEGINS \n6:05 PM LEGAL UPDATES \n6:15 PM PROGRAM \n7:15 PM Q&A \nThis event is co-sponsored by the UCSC Silicon Valley Professional Education's Human Resource Management Certificate program.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/silicon-valley-building-a-sustainable-talent-acquisition-function-and-strategy/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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SUMMARY:AI Workshop: Model Context Protocol
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our immersive AI technology workshop series. During these sessions you will be introduced to new and established AI tools that will help you create and manipulate content in new and powerful ways. Each session is led by an industry expert who will guide you through the material and share its real-world implications. \nLearning Outcomes \nBy the end of this hybrid-style workshop\, you'll be able to: \n\nExplain the core principles and motivations behind the Model Context Protocol (MCP)\, including its role in AI Agentic system communication and AI model integration.\nIdentify the structure and components of an MCP message and understand how context is preserved and passed across tasks or AI agents.\nImplement simple MCP interactions in a controlled setting using real-world tools and libraries.\nEvaluate the strengths and limitations of MCP in current AI Agentic system architectures\, including scalability and interoperability.\n\nTopics Include \n\nMCP Basics: What is Model Context Protocol and why does it matter in AI pipelines and agent interoperability?\nMessage Anatomy: Structure\, metadata\, tokens\, and temporal context.\nLive Demo: Walking through an MCP message lifecycle-create\, modify\, pass\, and interpret.\nHands-On Lab: Building a mini MCP-based interaction (e.g.\, agent-to-agent communication or contextual memory pass).\nChallenges & Use Cases: Real-world applications\, common pitfalls\, and current limitations.\n\nPrerequisites: Knowledge of LLM and AI Agents. \nNote: Please bring a laptop and have Google\, GitHub and Hugging Face accounts to participate in hands-on exercises.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ai-workshop-model-context-protocol/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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SUMMARY:AI Workshop: Spiking Neural Networks
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our immersive AI technology workshop series. During these sessions you will be introduced to new and established AI tools that will help you create and manipulate content in new and powerful ways. Each session is led by an industry expert who will guide you through the material and share its real-world implications. \nLearning Outcomes \nAt the conclusion of the workshop\, you should be able to \n\nDescribe and discuss the fundamental principles of Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs)\, including spike-based data representation\, key neuron models (e.g.\, Leaky Integrate-and-Fire)\, synaptic operations\, the current state-of-the-art in neuromorphic hardware\, and the realistic short-term and long-term potential of SNNs in the broader AI landscape.\nExplain the differences between Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs) and traditional Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs)\, articulating the motivational factors for SNN adoption such as energy efficiency and event-driven computation.\nDemonstrate an ability to properly and effectively implement simple SNN applications (e.g.\, the XOR problem and a more complex use case) using tools like Nengo\, understanding how information is encoded and processed through spike trains\, and applying different training approaches for SNNs while contrasting them with traditional backpropagation and evaluating the challenges and opportunities in SNN learning.\n\nTopics Include \n\nIntroduction to Spiking Neural Networks: What are SNNs? Visualizing spike-based computation.\nWhy SNNs Matter: Motivations (energy efficiency\, neuromorphic hardware)\, real-world applications (robotics\, IoT)\, and a realistic look at when they are most beneficial.\nCore Concepts of SNNs: Spike-based representation (events\, timing\, frequency)\, simplified neuron models (LIF)\, synaptic function\, and encoding strategies (rate vs. temporal).\nHands-On with SNNs (Nengo Demo): Interactive exploration of spike generation\, parameter tuning\, and visualizing network behavior.\nProblem Solving with SNNs:\nThe XOR problem: Understanding challenges with discrete logic.\nApplying SNNs to continuous\, real-world analog-like problems.\nTraining Spiking Neural Networks: Exploring alternatives to backpropagation (e.g.\, evolutionary computation\, PSO) and understanding the associated challenges.\nThe Neuromorphic Landscape: Introduction to key neuromorphic hardware (e.g.\, Intel Loihi\, BrainChip Akida)\, their architectures\, and real-world case studies.\nCurrent Limitations and Future Outlook: Discussing speed vs. efficiency\, challenges in tooling and frameworks\, and the short-term and long-term vision for SNN adoption.\n\nStudents are required to bring laptops for class exercises. \nThis event is co-sponsored by the UCSC Silicon Valley Professional Education Artificial Intelligence program.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ai-workshop-spiking-neural-networks/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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SUMMARY:Effective Multigenerational Communication
DESCRIPTION:Join the Silicon Valley NHRA and learning partner Steps for an interactive session using drama-based learning to improve communication across generations in the workplace. Through scenario-based activities\, you'll explore real-world challenges and uncover how different generations approach work\, communication\, and leadership. Learn how this approach supports HR and talent strategies by equipping teams with the tools to build stronger connections and a greater sense of belonging. Discover how generational differences can become a strength—not a barrier—to organizational success. \nThis event is sponsored by the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Human Resource Management Certificate Program.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/effective-multigenerational-communication/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T173000
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SUMMARY:Slugs at Sundown - The Art of the Career Pivot
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about making a career change? Join fellow Banana Slugs for an evening of connection and guidance from professional career coaches. Learn how to navigate transitions with confidence\, gain practical strategies\, and get inspired to take the next step in your journey—whether you’re pivoting by choice or by chance. \nBonus: Come early for a 15-minute\, one-on-one resume review—available from 4:30 to 5:30 PM.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/slugs-at-sundown-the-art-of-the-career-pivot/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T130000
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SUMMARY:CASPA 2025 Summer Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Building AI-Native Data Centers  \nThe Chinese American Semiconductor Professional Association invites you to join its annual all-day Summer Symposium where speakers will focus on Building AI-Native Data Centers: Innovations from Silicon to Software. \nPanelists will explore advancements across the entire technology stack that are transforming the architecture and capabilities of next-generation data centers. As AI workloads scale in complexity and volume\, infrastructure must evolve through tightly integrated innovation in compute\, memory\, storage\, networking\, power efficiency\, cooling\, orchestration\, and security.  \nLeading innovators across the technology stack—from silicon to software—will share their insights on designing scalable\, high-performance\, energy-efficient\, and trustworthy platforms that serve the demands of AI-native computing. The symposium will highlight how collaborative progress across silicon\, systems\, and software is reshaping the backbone of digital intelligence.  \nREGISTRATION\nThis event is open to all UCSC students and community members. \nSPONSORSHIP\nThis CASPA event is co-sponsored by the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Silicon Chip Design & Semiconductor Engineering\, and AI programs.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/caspa-2025-summer-symposium/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Meetings & Conferences,Training
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