Author: Tim Stephens
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Study reveals structure of a ‘master switch’ controlling cell division
Understanding the structure of the FoxM1 protein and how it works could guide development of new cancer-fighting drugs.
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Physicist Michael Dine joins panel on string theory at World Science Festival
Michael Dine, a professor of physics at UC Santa Cruz, will take part in the World Science Festival now under way in New York City.
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Astronomer Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz appointed to endowed chair for diversity in astronomy
The May 22 investiture ceremony honored Ramirez-Ruiz as the inaugural holder of the Vera Rubin Presidential Chair for Diversity in Astronomy.
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Astrophysicist Natalie Batalha will give annual Mandel Lecture on June 5
Free public talk will focus on Batalha’s research on exoplanets and the search for life on other planets.
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UCSC engineers to participate in research center on autonomous systems
Professor Ricardo Sanfelice will provide expertise in hybrid and cyber-physical systems to a consortium led by the University of Florida and funded by the U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research.
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NSF grant supports training of math and science teachers at UC Santa Cruz
The $1.45 million grant continues NSF support for UCSC’s Cal Teach program, funding an integrated pathway to recruit and train new teachers for the Central Coast region.
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Chemist Alexander Ayzner wins NSF CAREER Award
Major grant supports Ayzner’s research on soft self-assembling systems for harvesting energy from light.
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NIH grant funds research on role of prion proteins in neurodegenerative diseases
The prestigious NIH MIRA grant funds biochemist Glenn Millhauser to expand his research on the function of prion proteins and their role in neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s.
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Two UC Santa Cruz professors elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Physicist Michael Dine and biologist Susan Strome were elected to the NAS in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
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Microscope expert develops powerful new tools for biologists
With Sara Abrahamsson’s arrival in the Baskin School of Engineering, UC Santa Cruz is becoming a hotbed of advanced microscopy and microscope development.
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Air Resources District funds air pollution research and teaching at UC Santa Cruz
Partnership between UCSC and the Monterey Bay Air Resources District supports a new course on air pollution and research on high-tech sensors to detect pollutants.
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Sandra Faber receives American Philosophical Society’s Magellanic Premium Medal
Faber was honored for her transformative research on galaxy formation and evolution.