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Microgrids can take advantage of local renewable energy sources to restore power in outages, such as these solar panels at the UC Santa Cruz East Remote parking lot. (Photo by Nick Gonzales)

Smart microgrids can restore power more efficiently and reliably in an outage

A new AI model that optimizes the use of renewables and other energy sources outperforms traditional power restoration techniques for islanded microgrids, a new paper from Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Yu Zhang shows.

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Teaching tools bring organoids to more students

Teaching tools bring organoids to more students

Remote education tools have allowed undergrads to gain direct experience experimenting with cortical organoids grown at UC Santa Cruz.

Campus expert testifies on energy poverty solutions

Campus expert testifies on energy poverty solutions

J. Mijin Cha shared her insights on solutions that could make electricity more affordable for low-income families across America.

Inaugural graduate continues campus support

Inaugural graduate continues campus support

Alumnus Bob Dodge belonged to the inaugural graduating class of UC Santa Cruz and the time he spent on campus was deeply transformative.

UC Santa Cruz joins new Action Collaborative

UC Santa Cruz joins new Action Collaborative

UC Santa Cruz has joined a new Action Collaborative focused on transforming trajectories for women of color in tech education and careers.

Peggy Downes Baskin dies at 93

Peggy Downes Baskin dies at 93

Peggy Downes Baskin, educator and scholar, advocate for women’s rights, and longtime supporter of UC Santa Cruz, died at her home on Dec. 11.

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