October 2022
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Application period opens for Dean of Physical and Biological Sciences
The application period for Dean of Physical and Biological Sciences is now open. The position is a key one at UC Santa Cruz, as the division is a global engine of high-impact science and student research experiences.
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Bay Tree Campus Store partnership with Akademos paving the way for more affordable course materials
The new online bookstore, launched in partnership with UCSC’s Bay Tree Campus Store and Akademos, a premier provider of higher education course content, is in full swing this fall.
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Social Documentation MFAs to share thesis documentaries at live screening event November 9
UC Santa Cruz’s annual Social Documentation (SocDoc) exhibition returns live and in person for the first time since 2019, free to the public this November 9th from 7-10pm at the Del Mar Theatre in downtown Santa Cruz.
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On the intersection of machines and media: Silver Slug Award helps career staff pursue life-long passion
Silver Slug Award recipient and UCSC staff Jeffrey Weekley re-ignites his passion with computational media and pursues his Ph.D. debt-free.
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Patricia L. Hardaway to serve as acting Associate Vice Chancellor for Staff Human Resources and Chief Human Resource Officer
We are pleased to announce that Patricia L. Hardaway will serve as acting Associate Vice Chancellor for Staff Human Resources and Chief Human Resource Officer. She will also be part of the Finance, Operations and Administration Services leadership team.
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The Dolores Huerta Research Center for the Americas celebrates legacy, community at 30th anniversary naming event
UC Santa Cruz’s Research Center for the Americas celebrated 30 years of groundbreaking work with an official renaming for social justice icon Dolores Huerta on Thursday evening.
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Food system researcher unpacks the narratives driving a race for new protein sources
UC Santa Cruz professor and food system expert Julie Guthman’s latest paper explores the cultural mythologies around protein that are being spread through marketing and fundraising efforts for novel protein products.
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Electrical engineer will develop next-generation x-ray technology for accessible preventative healthcare
Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Shiva Abbaszadeh will develop advanced x-ray technology for coronary artery calcification.
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Research to identify biological hotspots in the oceans will help reduce human impacts
A grant from the Office of Naval Research funds research using elephant seals to find marine hotspots while providing support for undergraduate researchers, an assessment of ethical considerations, and training to create inclusive environments for field research.
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COSMOS program serves as a portal for aspiring astrophysicist’s journey to UC Santa Cruz
Her high school experience on campus motivated and inspired Julia Stewart (Crown ’24, astronomy) to matriculate to UCSC. Now she is paving the way for the next generation of math and science protégés seeking their own North Star
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UCSC faculty, staff, and students support Salton Sea restoration planning
An independent review panel supported by UC Santa Cruz recently completed its work evaluating restoration options to address environmental, public health, and economic issues in the Salton Sea region.
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La facultad, el personal y los estudiantes de UCSC apoyan la planificación de la restauración del Salton Sea
Un panel de revisión independiente respaldado por la Universidad de California en Santa Cruz completó recientemente su trabajo de evaluación de opciones de restauración para el Salton Sea