Engineering
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In Memoriam: Joel Kubby (1957–2018)
It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the death of Joel Kubby, professor of electrical engineering and former chair of the department.
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Leaving their mark, inspiring others
This year’s Distinguished Graduate Student Alumni honorees are making their mark on the world. During Alumni Weekend, they will be back on campus to inspire a new generation of scholars at a career panel.
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UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute receives funding for Human Cell Atlas projects
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is funding 85 projects, including three at UC Santa Cruz, to support efforts to develop a comprehensive reference atlas of all cells in the human body.
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Mathematical biologist Marc Mangel elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honorary societies.
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Control theory symposium April 27 features leading academic and industry experts
The Baskin School of Engineering at UC Santa Cruz will host a regional symposium on Control Theory and Automation on Friday, April 27.
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J.J. Garcia-Luna-Aceves appointed director of CITRIS at UC Santa Cruz
Computer engineer J.J. Garcia-Luna-Aceves has been appointed to serve as the UC Santa Cruz director for CITRIS (Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society) and the Banatao Institute.
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New ‘Pan-Cancer’ analysis reveals the common roots of different cancers
In the largest study of its kind, cancer researchers analyzed and classified more than 10,000 tumors from 33 cancer types to trace connections between different cancers.
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UC Santa Cruz ranked among top schools for game design
As in past years, UC Santa Cruz is featured on Princeton Review’s 2018 lists for top undergraduate and graduate programs in game design.
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Silicon Valley Campus raising profile
By Scott Brandt, Vice Chancellor, Office of Research — The role of UC Santa Cruz in Silicon Valley—an extension of our mission of education, research, and service—is focused on four key areas.
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UC Santa Cruz prof and grad student are among honorees at 2018 NEXTies
The local awards show will be held at the Rio Theater in Santa Cruz on Friday, March 23.
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Antigen study supports new approach to vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus
RSV causes serious respiratory disease in infants and older adults, but past efforts to develop a vaccine have met with frustration and disappointment.
