Computer Science & Engineering
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“Inventing the Future of Games” symposium unites academic and industry leaders
“Inventing the Future of Games,” a day-long symposium April 15 in Silicon Valley, will explore the possibilities of the next decade of gaming innovation and technology.
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Bullfighting droids face off in UCSC student robotics competition
UCSC engineering students will give a public demonstration of bullfighting robots on Thursday, March 10.
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Jane Pinckard joins Center for Games and Playable Media as associate director
The UCSC Center for Games and Playable Media has appointed Jane Pinckard as its new associate director.
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Passion on the dance floor: Hard science, math students cut loose and win prizes in tango troupe
Tango, the lusty dance from Argentina, is luring curious UCSC students, including a sturdy contingent of hard science and math students. The Tangroupe dance troupe is winning new fans, competitions and prizes galore.
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Computer engineering professor wins Technical Achievement Award
The IEEE Computer Society has awarded a 2011 Technical Achievement Award to computer engineer J. J. Garcia-Luna-Aceves.
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UCSC faculty featured in “Masters of Innovation” episode on Plum TV
Two cutting-edge laboratories at UCSC are featured in a recent episode of the “Masters of Innovation” program on the Plum TV network.
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Global Game Jam returns to UC Santa Cruz for third year
Participants in the 2011 Global Game Jam will race to create video and board games in 48 hours.
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Digital media pros advise young alumni at Silicon Valley networking event
A panel of four highly accomplished UCSC alumni with expertise in digital media shared their insights and experience with an eager crowd of younger alumni at a recent networking event held at the Google campus in Mountain View.
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Computer Engineering Department celebrates 23rd alumni reunion
The Computer Engineering Department in the Baskin School of Engineering will celebrate its 23rd anniversary with an alumni reunion on Saturday, September 25.
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Summer interns gain research experience in Silicon Valley nanotech labs
Dozens of students gained valuable experience in nanotechnology and energy research labs this summer through an internship program at the Advanced Studies Laboratories, a collaborative partnership led by UCSC and NASA Ames.
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Five faculty members win 2009 NSF CAREER awards
Five UCSC faculty members have won NSF CAREER awards in 2009.
