February 2018
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Computer science grad student wins Better Scientific Software Fellowship
Ivo Jimenez was recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Exascale Computing Project in its inaugural class of Better Scientific Software (BSSw) Fellows.
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Acoustic imaging reveals hidden features of megathrust fault off Costa Rica
First detailed 3-D images of a megathrust fault show long grooves and other features in the fault surface that are likely to control how it slips in an earthquake.
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Women leaders inspire undergrad during UCDC internship in Nancy Pelosi’s office
For Courtney Zuniga, the sight of powerful women like Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi made a lasting impression during her Fall Quarter UCDC internship in Washington, D.C.
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UCSC’s SlugBot team chosen again to compete in Amazon’s Alexa Prize Challenge
For the second year in a row, a team of computer science students has won sponsorship from Amazon to develop a “socialbot” that can converse with humans.
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Conversations with Chancellor George Blumenthal and CP/EVC Marlene Tromp
Ólöf Einarsdottir, Chair, Academic Senate — The Feb. 21 Academic Senate meeting will focus on long range development planning and strategic academic planning.
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New director named for Campus Advocacy, Resources, and Education (CARE) office
Kelsey Hoie Ferrell joined UC Santa Cruz as the new CARE director December 4, 2017.
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MLK Convocation: For racial equality, we must hear women
Kimberlé Crenshaw, a law professor known for the development of intersectional theory, praised the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. but noted that the civil rights movement and the Obama era left out the perspectives and voices of women.
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Surfing into the history books
If the right conditions arrive this winter, alumna Sarah Gerhardt could be among the first women to compete in the Mavericks big-wave surf contest.
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Two UCSC professors elected to National Academy of Engineering
Biomolecular engineer David Haussler and computer scientist Martín Abadi have been recognized for their pioneering achievements.
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Arts professor to premiere film at 2018 Berlin International Film Festival
UC Santa Cruz film and digital media professor Irene Lusztig will premiere her new film, ‘Yours in Sisterhood,’ at the 2018 Berlinale, running February 15-25 in Berlin, Germany.
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Monetary economist Carl Walsh to deliver 52nd annual UC Santa Cruz Faculty Research Lecture on February 22
Carl Walsh, distinguished professor of economics at UC Santa Cruz, will deliver the 52nd annual Faculty Research Lecture on Thursday, February 22.
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Grants available to support a healthy campus
Chancellor George Blumenthal — It’s my pleasure to let the campus community know about a wonderful opportunity to expand our wellness offerings.