June 2020
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New method predicts spin dynamics of materials for quantum computing
A universal first-principles approach will accelerate the identification and design of materials for quantum information science and other spintronics applications.
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NOAA funds new Cooperative Institute for Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Systems
CIMEAS supports the ongoing collaboration between UC Santa Cruz and the National Marine Fisheries Service Southwest Fisheries Science Center.
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UCSC poet, lecturer, and alumnus Gary Young receives Dizikes Teaching Award in Humanities
Literature Department lecturer Gary Young has been selected as the 2019-20 recipient of the John Dizikes Teaching Award in Humanities.
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Results from COVID-19 employee experiences survey
UC Santa Cruz has received the results of the COVID-19 experiences survey that was administered in April.
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UCSC campus directory now supports pronoun options
A cross Information Technology Services (ITS) organizational team and the Office of the Registrar have worked together to make pronoun options available in the UCSC Campus Directory. In addition to making this change to support a diverse culture, this information will show up in the “Client Profile” on support tickets in the IT Request system,…
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Community conversation on celebrating self
Join us this Friday, June 5 for a conversation around self-care, and managing the challenges of Covid-19.
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New optical technique provides more efficient probe of nanomagnet dynamics
Data storage devices and other emerging technologies use magnetic elements smaller than 100 nanometers, but studying their magnetization dynamics can be a challenge.
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Detection of Crab Nebula shows viability of innovative gamma-ray telescope
A new prototype telescope opens doors for future discoveries at the upcoming Cherenkov Telescope Array.
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Maia Dupuis
Maia Dupuis started out focusing on computer science but added game design because of her interest in combining the creativity of arts with technology.
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SAB Solidarity; Black Lives Matter
The SAB is saddened and angered by the murder of George Floyd and the unfolding violence against people demanding justice; with disproportionate harm targeting folks of color. We stand in support of all the community members of color at UCSC, and particularly our ABC identifying staff, students, and faculty.
