2012
Engineering News
- December 18, 2012
Brenda Romero named first game designer in residence at UC Santa Cruz
The Center for Games and Playable Media has appointed Brenda Romero (formerly Brenda Brathwaite) as a game designer in residence.
- December 17, 2012
Robotics project aims to develop systems for human-robot collaboration
$3.5 million NSF-funded project will use open-source robotic surgery platform developed at UCSC and UW.
- December 11, 2012
Year of the Slug: A look back at 2012 at UC Santa Cruz
Higgs boson, condors, pumas, the Grateful Dead Archive … 2012 was yet another year of discoveries, breakthroughs, newsmakers, and honors for UC Santa Cruz. Here’s a look back at a few highlights of the year at UCSC.
- December 10, 2012
ARPA-E grant supports UCSC research on high-power solar energy
UCSC leads research on the development of an innovative optical device for harvesting concentrated sunlight into an optical fiber.
- November 19, 2012
Gift from Narinder Kapany establishes endowed chair in entrepreneurship
Narinder Singh Kapany has made a gift of $500,000 to UCSC to establish an endowed chair in entrepreneurship.
- November 16, 2012
Techonomy 2012: David Haussler and the 'digital battlefront' against cancer
David Haussler, director of the Center for Biomolecular Science and Engineering at UC Santa Cruz, spoke eloquently about the front lines of cancer research at the prestigious Techonomy 2012 conference in Tucson, Ariz.
- November 08, 2012
Analytical advisor to NY Fed presents lecture on liquidity and leverage
Allan M. Malz, senior analytical advisor in the Markets Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, will give a free public lecture on “Liquidity, Leverage and the Financial Crisis” Wednesday, November 14th, from 4-5:30 p.m. at UCSC.
- November 02, 2012
UCSC engineers tackle big data
Big data projects include energy-aware storage, efficient data processing, proactive information retrieval, and cancer genomics.
- October 24, 2012
UCSC grad students launch cancer genomics company in Santa Cruz
The cofounders of Five3 Genomics, a new biotech company based in Santa Cruz, are former graduate students in the Baskin School of Engineering. Five3 Genomics offers genomics software and services for personalized cancer therapy
- October 16, 2012
Extraordinary achievement, social consciousness celebrated at gala event
Honorees of 6th annual Founders Celebration Dinner share one of UCSC's core goals: 'Leaving the world a better place'
- October 09, 2012
Prostate cancer 'Dream Team' includes UCSC bioinformatics experts
Biomolecular engineer Joshua Stuart is part of a new "Dream Team" of cancer researchers working to develop personalized treatments for advanced prostate cancer.
- October 05, 2012
UCSC ranked second for research influence in world university rankings
In a new analysis of the world's top universities, UC Santa Cruz is ranked second in research influence.
- October 03, 2012
UCSC awarded $4.5 million NSF grant for renewable energy research and education
UCSC leads a cooperative research and education program on renewable energy involving universities in the United States and Denmark.
- October 02, 2012
Baskin School of Engineering showcases research advances on Oct. 18
Big data, biomedical metrology, and human-centered robotics and computing are featured topics at the annual Research Review Day.
- September 23, 2012
Study reveals genomic similarities between breast cancer and ovarian cancer
A UCSC bioinformatics team contributed to a study suggesting similar genetic origins for subtypes of breast and ovarian cancers.
- September 14, 2012
UCSC hosts 'Genomics Gets Personal: Property, Persons, Privacy' Sept. 27
UC Santa Cruz will convene a world-class panel of medical and legal experts September 27 at the UC San Francisco Mission Bay campus to discuss the fundamental ethical, social, and legal issues surrounding personal genomic research.
- September 05, 2012
UCSC provides access to encyclopedia of the human genome
The ENCODE project is giving biomedical researchers a solid genetic foundation for understanding how the body works in health and disease.
- September 04, 2012
UCSC taps Tang Museum director to lead innovative museum project
The UC Santa Cruz Arts Division announced today that John Weber—currently Dayton Director of the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York—has been hired to guide the development of a new institute of the arts and sciences.
- August 29, 2012
UCSC research funding tops $140 million for 2011-12
UCSC researchers attracted $140.3 million in external grants and contracts to the campus in the 2011-12 fiscal year.
- August 22, 2012
Crossing the boundaries of media-focused computer science, digital humanities and arts
Interaction between media-focused computer science, the digital humanities and digital arts have the potential to drive major progress in interactive media creation and understanding.
- August 13, 2012
Photos reflect light like 3D objects with novel printing technology
A novel printing method yields photos that respond to different angles of light the same way a three-dimensional object does.
- August 03, 2012
Engineer Jacob Rosen featured in research profile
Computer engineer Jacob Rosen describes his work in the multidisciplinary field of medical robotics in a new UC Research Profile.
- July 06, 2012
Student refines skin-care product plan to win business design competition
Winner of the 2012 Business Design Competition at UC Santa Cruz is "Refine for Men," a complexion enhancer developed by sophomore Edgar Osorio who was a runner up last year.
- June 26, 2012
UCSC engineer wins R&D 100 Award for work on nanotechnology project
Electrical engineer Nobuhiko Kobayashi has received a 2012 R&D 100 Award for his role in developing a new system for producing high-tech materials.
- June 14, 2012
Ham Slugs taking part in Emergency Communications Field Day, June 23-24
UCSC will host amateur radio operators ("hams") on the East Field for a public demonstration of emergency communications capabilities.
- June 13, 2012
Year of the Slug: Great UCSC moments in 2011-12
From the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame to cancer research to its ranking as one of the top “young” universities in the world, UCSC stood in the spotlight this year.
- June 13, 2012
Senior Design Contest cancelled
Engineering students will present their final capstone projects before a panel of judges on Friday, June 15.
- June 08, 2012
Spotlight on outstanding work: Student Achievement Week recognizes accomplishment
Computer programmers, actors, robotics students, apprentice astronomers and fine artists showed off their skills during this year’s Student Achievement Week celebration.
- June 06, 2012
Sammy Awards showcase top video games from UCSC game design students
The second annual Sammy Awards on Friday, June 15, recognize the best games created by students in UCSC's computer game design program.
- June 05, 2012
Celebrated author Jonathan Franzen to deliver Cowell College commencement speech
Jonathan Franzen's appearance will be one of the highlights as UCSC's 10 colleges, Baskin School of Engineering, and graduate division hold commencement ceremonies June 15-17.
- June 05, 2012
Engineering students present corporate-sponsored design projects
Low-cost LED light bulbs, a glass microphone, and an illuminated garment for bicycle riders were among the prototypes presented by engineering students.
- May 22, 2012
Recognizing excellence in teaching at UCSC
The 2011-12 Excellence in Teaching Awards honored eight caring professors who inspired their students at UCSC. UCSC Chancellor George Blumenthal presented the awards at the Stevenson Event Center on campus.
- May 15, 2012
Medical robotics expert Jacob Rosen named Health Care Hero
The Silicon Valley Business Journal honored robotics expert Jacob Rosen with a 2012 Health Care Heroes award.
- May 14, 2012
Grad students present impressive array of research projects at symposium
Graduate students from across the divisions presented their work at the 8th Annual Graduate Research Symposium.
- May 07, 2012
Graduate students present research at annual symposium May 11
Graduate student research will be on display at the University Center on Friday, May 11, during the annual Graduate Research Symposium.
- May 01, 2012
UC Santa Cruz builds national data center for cancer genome research
UCSC has established a large-scale data repository and user portal for the National Cancer Institute's cancer genome research programs.
- April 30, 2012
Teaching luminaries share classroom secrets at Academic Forum
The large crowd that attended the Academic Forum at the Humanities Lecture Hall —one of the cornerstones of the UCSC Alumni Reunion Weekend—had a rare opportunity to hear these and other teaching secrets of renowned educators, ranging from social psychologist Elliot Aronson to noted feminist studies professor Bettina Aptheker.
- April 25, 2012
Huffman Prize winner helps develop better tools for analyzing "big data"
Senior Joshua Rosen, winner of the 2012 Huffman Prize, worked on a project to develop better tools for large-scale data processing.
- April 03, 2012
Kepler Explorer app puts distant planets at your fingertips
Kepler Explorer, an innovative app for iPads and iPhones, provides interactive displays of planetary systems discovered by the Kepler Mission.
- March 29, 2012
Seven assistant professors win Hellman fellowships to assist their research
Seven assistant professors at UC Santa Cruz have been named winners of the Hellman Fellows Program that supports research projects by promising junior professors who show capacity for great distinction in their research.
- March 22, 2012
Researchers win grant to explore commercial potential of sensor technology
A new class of biomedical diagnostic devices are among the possible uses for the optical sensing technologies developed in Holger Schmidt's lab.
- March 12, 2012
Pirate droids battle in student robotics competition March 14
Robotic pirate "ships" built by UCSC engineering students will face off in battle in a free public demonstration on March 14.
- March 08, 2012
Origami exhibit at Cowell College opens April 8 with public talks
"Origami: Art + Mathematics" features internationally known origami artists and honors the late David Huffman, UCSC computer scientist and a pioneer of mathematical origami.
- March 05, 2012
UCSC ranked among top 10 graduate schools for game design
Princeton Review's list of the top game design programs in the country recommends UCSC's graduate and undergraduate programs.
- February 27, 2012
Ted Goldstein, Apple executive turned grad student, profiled in HHMI Bulletin
The February issue of the HHMI Bulletin features a profile of Ted Goldstein, a UCSC alumnus and former Apple executive who is now pursuing a Ph.D. in biomolecular engineering.
- February 17, 2012
New DNA sequencer uses nanopore concepts pioneered at UCSC
A British company announced plans to market the first commercial DNA sequencer using nanopore technology pioneered at UCSC.
- February 13, 2012
'Prom Week' breaks new ground in computer game design
Nominated for a technical excellence award at the Indie Games Festival, 'Prom Week' is a game about social relationships driven by an innovative artificial intelligence system.
- January 31, 2012
UCSC partners with Hartnell in education program with sustainable energy focus
A partnership between UCSC and Hartnell College strengthens the regional education pipeline for Hispanics and low-income students.
- January 26, 2012
Youth advocate and former foster child Deutron Kebebew to receive 2012 Tony Hill Award
Deutron Kebebew (Kresge, ’03, electrical engineering), former foster child and tireless advocate for teens and children, is this year’s winner of the fourth annual Tony Hill Memorial Award. Kebebew will receive the award as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Convocation on Feb. 2.
- January 19, 2012
9th annual Scholarship Benefit Dinner to support UCSC students
UC Santa Cruz will host its ninth annual Scholarship Benefit Dinner--one of UCSC's premier fundraising events--on Feb. 25 in San Jose. The proceeds provide significant undergraduate scholarships and fellowships for students.
- January 12, 2012
'Open-source' robotic surgery platform going to top medical research labs
Robotics experts at UCSC and UW have built seven advanced robotic surgery systems for use by major medical research laboratories.
