2013
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Finding the correlations
Nineteen-year-old senior Emerson Glassey wrote a software program that rapidly analyzes compounds produced by bacteria, which could help in the development of new drugs.
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The faith to follow her heart
Former veterinarian Elizabeth Devitt, graduating from UCSC’s Science Communication program, trades a scalpel for a pen in a lifelong dream of becoming a journalist.
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UCSC commencements, June 14-16, feature myriad speakers
A member of Congress, an eminent historian, several alumni, professors, and the daughter of the Oakes College founding provost are among the speakers who will address UCSC graduates during commencement ceremonies June 14-16.
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UCSC graduate honored for “green” leadership skills
Focus the Nation, a non-profit organization, has recognized UCSC graduate Dominic Coccia as one of the nation’s top rising young leaders in sustainable energy.
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Music of the Spheres draws summer visitors to Lick Observatory
Lick Observatory’s summer concert series features music, lectures, and star-gazing on Mt. Hamilton.
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Engineering students present senior design projects
Corporate Sponsored Senior Project Program gives students an opportunity to work on real-world engineering problems.
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Linguistics professor receives Dizikes Award for teaching in Humanities
Linguistics professor Donka Farkas was presented with the 2013 John Dizikes Teaching Award in Humanities yesterday at the Humanities Division’s Spring Awards Celebration.
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Vice Chancellor of Research
In consultation with the search committee for the vice chancellor of research, I have decided to close the search, recraft the job description, and reopen the search in the fall.
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Congressman Farr honors Sandy Faber at Senate meeting
U.S. Congressman Sam Farr paid a surprise visit to the May 29 meeting of UCSC’s Academic Senate in order to pay tribute to astronomer Sandra Faber.
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Zero Waste Move Out Programs
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