TuesdayNewsdayVol. 4 - Issue 34 - May 29, 2018 |  |
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 Beth Shapiro, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, is among 19 top scientists selected out of 675 applicants by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. |
Shapiro’s Paleogenomics Lab at UC Santa Cruz uses ancient DNA to study evolutionary history and the effects of environmental change on species and ecosystems. The HHMI Investigator Program provides long-term support for more than 300 investigators and members of their research teams. |
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 | Angela Davis and two surviving members of the ‘Angola 3’ were part of a panel convened by Distinguished Professor Craig Haney that discussed solitary confinement. |
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 | Neural circuit repair in the retina shows that neurons can make new connections to the right types of photoreceptors to restore selective connectivity after an injury. |
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 | The forests, farm fields, meadows, and coastal bluffs of UC Santa Cruz support a range of scientific research and hands-on learning opportunities for students. |
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 | The public is invited to a fun, family-friendly game festival on Saturday, June 9, at the UC Santa Cruz Silicon Valley Campus in Santa Clara. |
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