November 2022
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New online orientation strengthens sense of belonging among new students
The survey reported significant increases in self-efficacy in students in areas of academic literacy including abilities to find campus resources, selecting courses, time management, and ability to interact with peers, instructors, and staff.
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Humanities Division welcomes two new associate deans
Literature professor and Creative Writing Program director Micah Perks and associate professor of Feminist Studies Gina Dent began work as associate Humanities deans in September. They known for their advocacy for students and their excellence in teaching, research, and creative activity.
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Long-standing genomic mystery about the origins of introns explained in new study
A new study led by scientists at UC Santa Cruz and published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) points to introners, one of several proposed mechanisms for the creation of introns, as an explanation for the origins of most introns across species.
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UCSC’s popular GetVirtual internship program expands its impact and outreach with newly launched Coursera course
The brand-new Coursera GetVirtual course is an important addition to a popular program that partners student teams with local businesses while teaching students how to do consulting professionally
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Braingeneers develop novel method to automate the growth of brain tissue organoids on a chip
A team of engineers and scientists at UC Santa Cruz has developed a new method for remote automation of the growth of cerebral organoids – miniature, three-dimensional models of brain tissue grown from stem cells.
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Restoration and preservation: Alumna fights for inclusive science and tribal knowledge
UCSC alumna Irene Vasquez works towards a restoration of Yosemite’s cultural and ecological heritage.
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Recruitment for campus police chief underway
Initial screening interviews of highly qualified candidates will take place via Zoom in the coming weeks, and the top ranked candidates from those interviews will be invited for on campus visits and additional interviews.
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UPS packages to be available at H-Barn
Starting today (Monday, Nov. 28), all UPS packages for faculty and staff will need to be picked-up at the H-Barn from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Prescribed burns near campus today
California State Parks has been and will continue conducting prescribed burns in Wilder Ranch State Park, continuing sporadically through Dec. 13.
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New JWST data reveal more details of exoplanet WASP-39b’s atmosphere
A ‘mystery molecule’ seen in the initial spectrum has been identified as sulfur dioxide produced by photochemical reactions in the planet’s atmosphere.
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Growing Our Own – From research opportunities to the professoriate
Solidifying its commitment to increasing the diversity of its faculty, both underrepresented minorities and female faculty, last year, the University of California launched the Growing Our Own initiative.
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Division of Student Affairs and Success announces creation of Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Education; launches search for office’s first director
Following a thorough, campus-wide program review of UC Santa Cruz’s student conduct program, the Division of Student Affairs and Success is creating a new Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Education (OSSCE).