Six university research projects have been awarded up to $50,000 by UCSC’s Genomics Institute.
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UCSC Professor Sikina Jinnah co-authored a national report regarding methane removal technologies to mitigate global warming.
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In September 2024, two UCSC professors were awarded nearly $2 million in funding for their projects centered around climate change.
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Curious about the future of design? Join us at Design Tech on Wednesday, September 11 for a jam packet event featuring renowned Santa Cruz firms.
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UC Santa Cruz receives over $2M for education and training programs as part of a $71.1M federal grant to the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation and local partners.
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The Graduate Division invites members of the Santa Cruz community to judge symposium presentations. The judging time commitment is 12:30-3:30 p.m. Judging is fun and easy and supports the UCSC graduate students who participate!.
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From genomics to climate resilience and energy sustainability, here are the top UCSC research projects making waves in 2024.
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The Quarry Amphitheater at UCSC hosts an exclusive screening of Talking Heads' "Stop Making Sense" on May 18, celebrating its 40th anniversary with a special Q&A, in a collaboration with Noise Pop Industries. The event supports Second Harvest Food Bank, offering a unique outdoor cinema experience.
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Chancellor “Cindy” Larive outlines UC Santa Cruz's strategic adoption of AI across research, education, and administration, emphasizing ethical considerations. She highlights the university's integration of AI into teaching, the optimization of operations, and the expansion of student opportunities, while addressing academic integrity issues.
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At the University of California, Santa Cruz, a significant advancement in biomedical research is underway, led by scientist Andy Yeh. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has recognized Yeh's innovative work with a four-year grant approaching $2.5 million. This funding is earmarked for the development of artificial enzymes capable of producing bioluminescence within the body.
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Helperly is a groundbreaking mobile app revolutionizing support for people experiencing homelessness. The app centralizes a comprehensive range of services, including meals, shelter, health care, and more, using geotagging for easy localization
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The Student Creativity and Entrepreneurship Empowerment (SCEE) team at UC Santa Cruz successfully hosted their inaugural Demo Day on November 29, 2023. The event was marked by a significant turnout, with attendees showing their support for fostering a culture of innovation at the university.
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During the Orange County Sustainability Decathlon (“OCSD”) held from October 5th to 15th, 2023, teams from the Monterey Bay area achieved remarkable success, dominating first place in seven contests and securing top two finishes in all ten categories.
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Members of the UCSC International Genetically Engineering Machine (iGEM) program, is addressing a local yet widespread environmental issue: harmful algal blooms in Watsonville’s Pinto Lake.
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David Deamer, professor emeritus of biomolecular engineering, reflects on the impact of Nanopore sequencing.
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CSSPP at Baskin Engineering, UC Santa Cruz provides an opportunity for companies to get interesting, high-value projects done inexpensively, and to get to know and potentially make job offers to teams of three to five graduating seniors.
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Researchers from UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Davis Health, UC Merced and UC Santa Cruz are invited to submit proposals for 2023 CITRIS Seed Awards, worth from $40,000–$60,000 per project.
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Surviving pediatric brain cancer, 15-year-old Robert McCabe collaborates with his researcher sister, Molly, on genomic advancements at UC Santa Cruz's Treehouse Initiative, inspired by their family's profound cancer journey.
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A band of UCSC students, who whipped up a bus tracking app called SlugLoop, have catapulted their way into the top 10 of the Google Solutions Challenge. Their alliance was formed in the crucible of the CruzHacks hackathon.
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UC Santa Cruz has recognized Santa Cruz Works with the Community Changemaker award in recognition of their exceptional contributions to regional economic growth in the Santa Cruz area through their innovative and entrepreneurial endeavors.
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