Donor News
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New child-study room a bridge to research and teaching
The Early Childhood Education Center was able to remodel its observation room as part of a $165,000 grant from the Claire Giannini Fund, allowing advanced developmental psychology students a place to practice scientific observation.
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UCSC researchers develop 3D display with no ghosting for viewers without glasses
3D+2D TV allows viewers with stereo glasses to see 3D images, while viewers without the glasses see a normal 2D image.
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Geothermal power facility induces earthquakes, study finds
Seismologists found a strong correlation between seismic activity and operations for production of geothermal power.
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Lick Observatory’s ‘Saturday Stars’ program offers prime viewing opportunities
A new program at Lick Observatory offers prime viewing opportunities for amateur astronomy groups.
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Latin American and Latino Studies professor wins career enhancement fellowship
Sylvanna Falcón, assistant professor of Latin American and Latino Studies at UC Santa Cruz, has been awarded a yearlong Career Enhancement Fellowship for junior faculty administered by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation.
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Anthropology’s Triloki Pandey wins excellence in teaching award
UC Santa Cruz anthropology professor Triloki Pandey has been named winner of the Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award given by the American Anthropological Association and Oxford University Press.
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Founders Celebration to honor architect Frank Gehry
Frank Gehry, widely considered one of the most important and influential architects of our time, will receive the Foundation Medal during the seventh annual Founders Celebration in October.
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UC Santa Cruz ranks tops in research influence, 11th overall among universities under 50
UC Santa Cruz ranks at the very top – 99.9th percentile – in research influence, and 11th overall among the 100 top universities in the world less than 50 years old, according to an annual analysis by Times Higher Education.
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Economist’s new book reveals underpinnings of economic disasters
In a newly revised book, UC Santa Cruz economist Daniel Friedman argues that aligning morals and markets so they work together is the premier challenge of our world today.
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High school student’s work in UCSC lab earns Intel Science Fair prize
Eesha Khare, a student at Lynbrook High School in San Jose, won a $50,000 science fair prize for work carried out in Yat Li’s chemistry lab.
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UCSC ham radio club takes part in annual Field Day exercise June 22-23
Faculty and students from the Baskin School of Engineering will take part in the national Emergency Communications Field Day.
