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December 14, 2011
Computer scientist Martín Abadi elected 2011 AAAS Fellow
Computer security expert Martín Abadi has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
November 23, 2011
Alum's high-finance career talk draws eager crowd
A formally dressed, resume-toting group of career-minded students was part of the standing-room-only crowd at last week's Career Center event, which featured Sam Rosenberg (Cowell '93, math), a rising star at the Paris-based Societe Generale. Employing 130,000 people worldwide, the firm is the world's 9th largest bank and investment house.
October 27, 2011
Study finds early growth trajectories have long-term effects on fitness
Researchers describe how food supply and environmental conditions affect the growth rates of organisms, which in turn influence future survival and reproduction.
October 25, 2011
2011 Founders Celebration Dinner: recognizing extraordinary achievement
A Nobel-prize-winning cancer researcher, a biotech industry veteran, and a central figure in the founding of UC Santa Cruz, were among the honorees at the Founders Celebration gala dinner, which drew 350 people to the Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz on Friday.
October 24, 2011
Baskin School of Engineering promotes increased participation of women in computing
During the past two years, the number of women majoring in computer science at UC Santa Cruz has increased by 40 percent.
October 24, 2011
2011 UCSC Foundation Forum: on the front lines of the cancer war
The UCSC Foundation Forum, “At the Dawn of Personalized Medicine," presented a rare, front-lines look at the future of personalized cancer diagnosis and treatment.
October 20, 2011
UCSC sponsors SACNAS national conference in San Jose, October 27-30
UCSC is supporting the efforts of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science.
October 07, 2011
UCSC ranked third in research influence in world university survey
In an analysis of the world's top universities, UCSC ranked third in research influence.
October 04, 2011
UCSC grads turn senior project into game design company
A new iPad game now available from Apple's App Store showcases the professional quality of the work done by UCSC students in the computer game design program.
October 03, 2011
Founders Dinner on October 21 to honor achievement, service, and scholarship
UC Santa Cruz will host its fifth annual Founders Celebration dinner at the Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz on Friday, October 21.
September 29, 2011
Baskin School of Engineering showcases research advances on Thursday, October 20
Advances in three exciting areas of technological innovation--computer games, genomics, and network science--will be presented by faculty in the Baskin School of Engineering at the school's annual Research Review Day.
September 26, 2011
Experts discuss the future of cancer diagnosis and treatment on Oct. 21
Nobel laureate J. Michael Bishop, Genentech chairman Art Levinson, and UCSC's David Haussler discuss the dawn of personalized medicine in UCSC Foundation Forum.
September 20, 2011
Frans Lanting’s multimedia show to highlight UCSC evening at Flint Center
For more than two decades, acclaimed nature photographer Frans Lanting has documented wildlife from the Amazon to Antarctica, in an effort to promote understanding about the Earth and its natural history. On October 15, he will join with the campus for a remarkable evening of art, science and life, at the Flint Center in Cupertino.
September 20, 2011
Computer scientist Luca de Alfaro recognized for influential paper
A paper on software engineering published ten years ago by UCSC computer scientist Luca de Alfaro has received the ACM SIGSOFT Impact Paper Award, which recognizes papers for their influence in the years since their publication.
September 13, 2011
The New McHenry: It’s Not Your Parents’ Library
I’m sitting in a “Group Study” room of the newly renovated McHenry Library at UC Santa Cruz and I’ve got to admit—I’m pretty relaxed.
August 26, 2011
UCSC offers new degree in network and digital technology
The Baskin School of Engineering is offering a new major in network and digital technology.
August 18, 2011
Three waves of evolutionary innovation shaped diversity of vertebrates
Analysis of genomes finds three periods of innovation in gene regulation occurred during the evolution of animals with backbones.
August 15, 2011
UCSC undergraduates exhibit summer research projects
More than 80 students presented their summer research projects at the 2011 Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium.
July 26, 2011
Microscopes borrow tricks from astronomy to see deep into living tissues
UCSC researchers are developing new microscope technologies to enable biologists to see deep within living tissues.
July 26, 2011
Renewable energy workshop brings together industry, government, and academia
A workshop on renewable energy features panel discussions and presentations from leading research projects.
July 06, 2011
Evolutionary / Revolutionary: an evening of art, music, science
The University of California, Santa Cruz will present Evolutionary/Revolutionary, a remarkable evening of art, science and life, on Saturday, October 15, at the Flint Center in Cupertino.
June 29, 2011
UCSC researchers contribute to detailed ovarian cancer analysis
A team of UCSC researchers contributed to an analysis of genomic changes in ovarian cancer that has provided the most comprehensive and integrated view of cancer genes to date. Their work focused on understanding the molecular pathways in the cell that are disrupted in ovarian cancer.
June 14, 2011
Bioinformatics expert David Haussler awarded Oxford's Weldon Memorial Prize
David Haussler, professor of biomolecular engineering, has been chosen to receive the 2011 Weldon Memorial Prize given by the University of Oxford.
June 02, 2011
Biochemist David Deamer explores how life began in new book, 'First Life'
David Deamer's new book presents an engaging and accessible overview of research into life's beginnings.
May 24, 2011
Student Achievement Week: recognizing excellence
UC Santa Cruz will honor a long list of outstanding scholars, visual artists, performers and researchers during the annual Student Achievement Week festivities from May 28 to June 3. This week allows these students to present their work in highly public settings, from an annual print sale to a sciences and engineering poster symposium.
May 23, 2011
Vaccine expert Phillip Berman named finalist for Health Care Heroes Award
The Silicon Valley Business Journal has named vaccine expert Phillip Berman a finalist for the 2011 Health Care Heroes Award.
May 23, 2011
Business Design Competition: high-tech test-grading system designers win top prize
UCSC engineering graduate student Paul Abumov and McMaster University astrophysics graduate Nicolas Petitclerc won the top spot at this year's Business Design Competition. A patent is pending for their innovative, high-tech test-grading system.
May 20, 2011
TiE Service Award recognizes UCSC entrepreneurship
UCSC was honored with a TiE Service Award for efforts to promote entrepreneurship.
May 16, 2011
Porn & Pong author Damon Brown to speak May 20 on video games and human sexuality
Author Damon Brown will speak on "Human Sexuality and Video Games" at UCSC on May 20.
May 10, 2011
Clarity and vision: scholars impress judges at Graduate Research Symposium
The 7th annual Graduate Research Symposium on Friday, May 6, gave graduate students a chance to show off their projects and highlight their far-ranging achievements.
May 02, 2011
UCSC launches Center for Entrepreneurship
UCSC has launched a new Center for Entrepreneurship, which offers students across disciplines comprehensive, hands-on experience in bringing innovations to market.
April 25, 2011
Gift establishes Hellman Fellows Program to support junior faculty
The Hellman Fellows Fund has approved a gift of $625,000 to establish the UCSC Hellman Fellows Program.
April 19, 2011
UCSC looks ahead with Inventing the Future of Games
University research and an enthusiasm for bridging disciplines mark the pathways to the future of games, according to speakers at the first-ever Inventing the Future of Games symposium, held April 15.
April 13, 2011
Bioinformatics expert Ed Green awarded Searle Scholars grant
The Searle Scholars Program has awarded a $300,000 research grant to Richard E. (Ed) Green, assistant professor of biomolecular engineering.
April 12, 2011
UCSC creates new major in robotics engineering
A new major in robotics engineering at UC Santa Cruz is the first of its kind in the UC system.
April 11, 2011
Center for Sustainable Energy and Power Systems wins Business Journal award
A 2011 Energy Award for Best Conservation Leader recognizes Baskin School of Engineering's efforts to address energy sustainability through research and teaching.
April 08, 2011
New atlas takes a graphic approach to global inequalities
In 2001, the UC Atlas of Global Inequality went online at UC Santa Cruz. Now, millions of hits later, the interactive research project has been turned into a book, The Atlas of Global Inequalities, by two UC Santa Cruz professors.
April 01, 2011
Library exhibit honors faculty and the books that influenced them
During the month of April, an exhibit in the Science and Engineering Library will recognize UCSC faculty who have attained tenure or received promotion and showcase the books that have influenced them.
March 28, 2011
UCSC community wins Gold Award for United Way giving
A group of UCSC staff and faculty is being recognized for its generosity toward the United Way of Santa Cruz County this year, increasing its contributions to residents in need.
March 14, 2011
"Inventing the Future of Games" symposium unites academic and industry leaders
"Inventing the Future of Games," a day-long symposium April 15 in Silicon Valley, will explore the possibilities of the next decade of gaming innovation and technology.
March 10, 2011
Genome scientists gather in Santa Cruz for back-to-back meetings
Leading scientists in the field of genome sequencing and analysis will gather in Santa Cruz for two meetings during the week of March 14 to address challenges and progress in genome research.
March 07, 2011
Bullfighting droids face off in UCSC student robotics competition
UCSC engineering students will give a public demonstration of bullfighting robots on Thursday, March 10.
March 07, 2011
Neanderthal genome research featured in UCTV report
Research on the Neanderthal genome by UC Santa Cruz bioinformatics professor Richard E. "Ed" Green is featured in the winter edition of "State of Minds," a 30-minute video magazine produced by University of California Television.
March 01, 2011
Game design grad programs make Princeton Review/GamePro top 10
UCSC's graduate programs in game design were named among the top 10 in the nation by the Princeton Review and GamePro Media.
February 28, 2011
UCSC announces Baskins’ $1 million engineering gift at Scholarship Benefit Dinner
Chancellor George Blumenthal announced a special $1 million gift from Jack and Peggy Downes Baskin for engineering graduate fellowships at UCSC's eighth annual Scholarship Benefit Dinner.
February 28, 2011
Electrical engineer Claire Gu named Optical Society Fellow
Electrical engineer Claire Gu has been elected a Fellow of the Optical Society (OSA).
February 22, 2011
Jane Pinckard joins Center for Games and Playable Media as associate director
The UCSC Center for Games and Playable Media has appointed Jane Pinckard as its new associate director.
February 16, 2011
Bioinformatics expert Richard Green wins Sloan Research Fellowship
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has awarded a Sloan Research Fellowship to Richard E. (Ed) Green, assistant professor of biomolecular engineering.
February 15, 2011
Passion on the dance floor: Hard science, math students cut loose and win prizes in tango troupe
Tango, the lusty dance from Argentina, is luring curious UCSC students, including a sturdy contingent of hard science and math students. The Tangroupe dance troupe is winning new fans, competitions and prizes galore.
February 14, 2011
Computer engineering professor wins Technical Achievement Award
The IEEE Computer Society has awarded a 2011 Technical Achievement Award to computer engineer J. J. Garcia-Luna-Aceves.
February 07, 2011
UCSC's Richard Green honored for top research paper in Science
Bioinformatics expert Richard Green has won the Newcomb Cleveland Prize for his paper on the Neanderthal genome.
February 04, 2011
Scholarship Benefit Dinner to provide vital financial support for students
UC Santa Cruz will host its eighth annual Scholarship Benefit Dinner on Saturday, February 26, at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose.
February 03, 2011
UCSC faculty featured in "Masters of Innovation" episode on Plum TV
Two cutting-edge laboratories at UCSC are featured in a recent episode of the "Masters of Innovation" program on the Plum TV network.
January 13, 2011
Global Game Jam returns to UC Santa Cruz for third year
Participants in the 2011 Global Game Jam will race to create video and board games in 48 hours.
January 11, 2011
Two UCSC engineering professors elected 2010 AAAS Fellows
Two professors in the Baskin School of Engineering at UCSC have been awarded the distinction of AAAS Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
January 07, 2011
Top science stories of 2010 include UCSC research
Two stories involving UCSC researchers turned up on a wide array of lists of the top science stories of 2010.
January 06, 2011
Stem cell discovery could lead to improved bone marrow transplants
The discovery of a key molecule for establishing blood stem cells in the bone marrow may lead to improvements in bone marrow transplants.