June 2016
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UC Santa Cruz is a summer conference hotspot
Whether you are interested in studying planets, dowsing the days away, or learning a brand-new cheerleading technique, there’s a UC Santa Cruz conference that will suit your needs.
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Alzheimer’s researchers find clues to toxic forms of amyloid beta
A subtle change to the amyloid beta protein stabilizes an intermediate form with enhanced toxicity.
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GA4GH presents vision, model for genomic and clinical data sharing
David Haussler and other experts are developing a framework for sharing genomic and clinical data.
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Citizens academy helps to ‘humanize the badge’
The nine-week program is offered three times a year to give a behind-the-scenes, hands-on perspective of the roles and responsibilities of law enforcement.
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Five UC Santa Cruz students receive Global Food Initiative Fellowships
Five UC Santa Cruz students will team with UCSC faculty and staff to improve campus and community food systems as part of the UC Global Food Initiative’s fellowship program.
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Biology grad wins seed funding for biotech startup company
Antonio Lamb followed his passion for molecular biology, and his biotech startup now has $100,000 in seed funding.
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Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Diversity honor work, commitment
The campus recognized work done by students, faculty, staff, and programs to promote diversity and inclusion on campus through the 2016 Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Diversity.
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Wrapping up a great year
s students take their finals and the campus gets ready for commencement, I want to thank the UC Santa Cruz community for another great year.
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Art professor Dee Hibbert-Jones wins Northern California Area Emmy award
UC Santa Cruz associate professor of art Dee Hibbert-Jones has been honored with yet another award for her acclaimed animated documentary film, “Last Day of Freedom.”
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Baskin School recognizes women graduating with engineering degrees
Women make up 19 percent of engineering undergraduates at UC Santa Cruz this year, up from 12 percent in 2005. The event is meant to help retain women in the engineering school.
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Spring 2016 academic curriculum updates
By Herbie Lee, Vice Provost Academic Affairs — Every year, faculty add, update, and occasionally discontinue academic programs to ensure our students get the best possible education. This year, we are making changes to the graduate and undergraduate curriculum, as well as to our online offerings.
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The sky is no limit for planet-hunting grad student
Astronomy grad student Jennifer Burt helped write software that turned a powerful telescope at Lick Observatory into the first automated planet finder in the world.