 | Neutron stars, gravitational waves, and all the gold in the universe
| | A UC Santa Cruz team made the first observations of a visible event linked to the detection of gravitational waves, opening a new window into understanding the physics of neutron star mergers—and possibly resolve a hotly debated question about the origins of gold and other heavy elements in the universe. | |  | Fostering understanding
| | Alumni contributed to a Museum of Art and History exhibit made by current and former foster youth. | |  | The Wealthy Yogi
| Roshawnna Novellus is known for her combination of mindfulness and financial savvy.
| |  | | Mark your calendar: Alumni Weekend 2018, April 27–29 | | | | ALUMNI REGIONAL EVENTS | San Francisco – Thursday, October 19
| Four Authors Walk Into a Bar at Books, Inc.
| Santa Cruz – Monday, October 23
| UC Santa Cruz presents NPR correspondent Richard Harris at Rio Theatre
| Phoenix – Thursday, October 26
| Phoenix alumni mixer at Z'Tejas Restaurant
| | » More Regional Events | |  | An indelible mark
| | The late Robert Sinsheimer, who served as chancellor from 1977 to 1987, left a lasting legacy by leading a young UC Santa Cruz through major changes, from the audacious to the controversial. | |  | Pore strength
| | A company with UC Santa Cruz roots called Two Pore Guys has created a biosensing device that may revolutionize the way we do medicine and live in our environment. | | |
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