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New internship program gives UC Santa Cruz and HBCU students a hands-on look at the lives of enslaved peoples in 19th century America
This summer, ten history-minded research interns uncovered rare glimpses of enslaved people’s lives in America. In the process, they helped future scholars understand the slave trade’s growth and development in the United States. more »
October 8, 2024New apps will enable safer indoor navigation for blind people
Two new apps will enable blind people to navigate indoor buildings with spoken directions from a smartphone app, providing a safe method of wayfinding where GPS doesn’t work.
October 8, 2024Professor Stacy Philpott leads U.S. delegates for “Agri-Young Hackathon” at G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Agriculture
Environmental Studies Professor Stacy Philpott led the U.S. delegation for a youth hackathon at the recent G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Agriculture in Italy. Philpott was asked by USDA representatives to coordinate and support the country’s team, a reflection of her national leadership role in preparing the next generation of agriculture professionals.
October 8, 2024Will AI tools revolutionize public health? Not if they continue following old patterns, researchers argue.
A new paper published in the journal Social Science & Medicine shares findings from an extensive literature analysis of AI’s current trajectory in health care.
October 7, 2024Experts on drone research discuss future challenges and opportunities at UC Santa Cruz Silicon Valley campus
An interdisciplinary and multi-institutional group of academics, researchers, and practitioners discussed challenges and opportunities in using drones at an event hosted at the UC Santa Cruz Silicon Valley campus on Friday, September 27.
October 7, 2024Social Sciences Division welcomes new faculty
UC Santa Cruz’s Social Sciences Division is welcoming 10 outstanding new faculty members this academic year.
October 6, 2024UCSC artist micha cárdenas sounds the alarm on climate catastrophe in Toronto exhibition
micha cárdenas’s "Probability Engine,” opening in Toronto, explores climate tipping points through immersive art and augmented reality, urging audiences to imagine a more just and survivable future
October 4, 2024Baskin Engineering welcomes a cohort of 12 new faculty
Twelve new faculty members join the Baskin School of Engineering for the 2024-25 academic year.
October 4, 2024UC Santa Cruz Humanities Division welcomes new Associate Dean of DEI Eric Porter
Eric Porter, a professor of History, History of Consciousness, and Critical Race and Ethnic studies at UC Santa Cruz, has a longstanding fascination with power and resistance. His approach to history will inform his new position as Associate Dean of DEI for the Humanities.
October 3, 2024New policy essay: subsidies’ hidden costs for the environment
Government subsidies for business practices and processes should be approached with caution, even when they seem to be environmentally friendly, a team that includes a UC Santa Cruz researcher concludes in this week’s “Policy Forum” in the journal Science.
October 3, 2024New exhibition honors groundbreaking artist and professor emeritus Doyle Foreman
As part of the Mary Sesnon Porter’s Sesnon Gallery’s goal to place a greater emphasis on faculty, students, and alumni, they are opening the new school year with an exhibition featuring the work of Doyle Foreman.
October 1, 2024Students fired up for Downtown Day
As the fall 2024 quarter begins, students wrapped up Welcome Week with Downtown Day, presented by campus and business leaders to connect students with downtown Santa Cruz businesses and job opportunities.
October 1, 2024Student Health Services announces expanded services, updated locations, and new initiatives for the 2024-25 academic year
Student Health Services (SHS) is enhancing support for student wellness with 24/7 healthcare kiosks, relocated CARE and SHOP offices, upcoming vaccine clinics, and a continued expansion of mental health resources at UC Santa Cruz.
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- UC Santa Cruz astronomer delivers keynote speech for Mexico's National Council of Humanities, Sciences and Technologies
- Postdoc Will Steinhardt wins early-career award for innovative earthquake-physics research
- 2023 astronomy Ph.D. graduate honored for dissertation work, mentoring and leadership
- ARCS Foundation 2024 scholarships support outstanding graduate students in science and engineering
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- Search underway for new executive director of the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum
- UC Santa Cruz launches new degree program in Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Technologies, Applications, and Research
- 2025 CITRIS CIDER Pilot Training Program open for applications
- UC Santa Cruz neuroscientist to provides rapid-response expertise for AI policymaking
- UC Santa Cruz Alumni Engagement team wins CASE award
- 2024-25 CITRIS Tech for Social Good Program student funding open for project and event proposals
- 2024 Arts Division Convocation honors Eduardo and Alison Carrillo
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- Electioneering on Campus
- A message from UC President Michael V. Drake: Working together toward inclusive excellence
- 2024 Notification of the Clery Act Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
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