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Major grant funds UCSC researchers using big data to predict cancer outcomes
UCSC bioinformatics experts received a $3.5 million NIH grant to develop tools to analyze cancer genomics data. more »
- Jun 17, 2013

Their time in the sun: joy and inspiration at 2013 commencement
The weather was warm and breezy and the speakers were inspiring at UC Santa Cruz’s 2013 commencement celebrations, which attracted throngs of well-wishers and myriad speakers. more »
- Jun 17, 2013

Submarine springs reveal how coral reefs respond to ocean acidification
Ocean acidification due to rising carbon dioxide levels will reduce the density of coral skeletons, making coral reefs more vulnerable to disruption and erosion. more »
- Jun 14, 2013

Gene patent decision called step forward for open research
Genetics researchers at UC Santa Cruz said the U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous ruling that human genes cannot be patented will help keep advanced genetic research from being controlled by private biotechnology companies. more »
- Jun 14, 2013

New exhibit now on display at UCSC’s Grateful Dead Archive
“Songs of Our Own: The Art of the Grateful Dead Phenomenon” is the second annual exhibition of The Grateful Dead Archive, now open to the public at UCSC’s McHenry Library. more »
- Jun 13, 2013

Health sciences grad Aaron Surrey earns Sutter medical school scholarship
Health sciences grad Aaron Surrey will receive the 7th annual Primary Care Physician Award. more »
- Jun 12, 2013

Anthropology professor Anna Tsing wins $5 million Danish research award
UC Santa Cruz anthropology professor Anna Tsing is one of six international scholars to win a $5 million Niels Bohr Professorship from the Danish National Research Foundation. more »
- Jun 12, 2013

Steck Award winner shares stories of survival
Kristoffer Hellén traveled to Europe and Russia, to find out why two small and vulnerable ethnic groups resist assimilation, hold onto their cultures, and survive. Now he is being recognized with one of UCSC's highest undergraduate honors. more »
- Jun 11, 2013

Summer conferences at UCSC: science, enrichment, music, and changing lives
This summer's line-up of summer conferences appeals to all tastes, age groups and disciplines, but expect to see an unusual influx of youthful faces this year. more »
- Jun 06, 2013

Shakespeare, gardens, and ocean mysteries: summer attractions at UCSC
The scenic campus remains vibrant and inviting in summer break, with a large number of attractions, sites, and programs for visitors. more »
- Jun 06, 2013

Large-scale biodiversity is vital to maintain ecosystem health
New analysis by ecologists at UC Santa Cruz demonstrates that high levels of biological diversity are necessary to maintain ecosystem health in larger landscapes over long periods of time. more »
- Jun 05, 2013

Major study assesses sea level changes due to ice sheet losses
Improved satellite measurements and computer simulations of ice sheets are creating a more accurate picture of the current and future rise in global sea level. more »
- Jun 05, 2013

Genomics pioneers look to future, form global alliance for data sharing
UCSC bioinformatics expert David Haussler is on organizing committee for global alliance to enable secure sharing of genomic and clinical data. more »
UCSC in the news
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New York Times Messages galore, but no time to think
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CNN Man: 3-D movie changed my sight for the better
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KQED With Condors on the Brink, California Considers a Lead-Bullet Ban for Hunters
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Nature Galaxy formation: Cosmic dawn
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- Free poetry reading and music at UCSC's Alan Chadwick Garden June 23. More »
- UCSC graduate honored for “green” leadership skills. More »
- Memorial events commemorate the life of Professor Aaronette White. More »
- Farm & Garden Market Cart opens at UCSC entrance Tuesday, June 4. More »
- Free monthly guided tours of the UCSC Farm begin Sunday, June 2. More »
- Global Nuclear Awareness Coalition to hold first public meeting . More »
- Forum addresses academic free speech and issues of anti-Semitism. More »
