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Plan your healthcare career at UCSC
Interested in becoming a doctor or pursuing a career in healthcare? Join the UC Santa Cruz Premed Postbacc Program for an informative, live online session designed for students, parents, and anyone exploring pathways into medicine, public health, and other health professions. In this discussion, we’ll provide a comprehensive overview of premed and pre-health programs to…
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Sequence to Survival: Using Genomics to Save Biodiversity
A Free Public Symposium Friday, May 1, 2026 Merrill Cultural Center, UC Santa Cruz Main Campus Doors open at 12:30 PM | Program begins at 1:00 PM Registration is free but required! In the 25 years since the Human Genome Project, scientists have sequenced the DNA of thousands of species. But what can genomics actually…
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Planetary Health and Innovation Panel
Join us for an interactive conversation featuring visionary entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem experts at the forefront of global sustainability. This panel explores the intersection of environmental stewardship and cutting-edge solutions to drive meaningful impact. Following the discussion, please stay for a networking reception to connect with fellow attendees and industry leaders. It is a premier…
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Native Star Stories Night
Native Star Stories with free private tour for students and their families at Lick Observatory in San Jose.
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AI-Enhanced Project Management Workshop
Transform the way you manage projects Join Sri Srinivasa, program management leader at Tesla, for a one-day workshop focused on leveraging generative AI tools for project management. Workshop goals Describe and discuss AI technology available to Project Managers Explain the transformative potential of Generative AI in improving project planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication Demonstrate an ability…
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Santa Cruz Launchpad Student Startup Competition & Job Fair
The 10th annual Santa Cruz Launchpad event combines a student startup competition with a community career fair, all under one roof! This year’s event takes place at the The Grove at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060) on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The first half of the day spotlights…
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Your AI Advantage: Tools, Skills, and Career Paths
Transform your workplace with practical AI skills. Explore how to lead with AI—whether you want to build it or apply it. In this information session, discover two dynamic pathways: AI Business Practices, for professionals seeking practical AI tools to boost productivity without coding, and AI Engineer, for those ready to design and deploy production-ready AI…
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History of Science Lecture with Jennifer Derr
The damming of the Nile River transformed agriculture and human health in 20th-century Egypt. While dams enabled year-round irrigation and provided hydroelectricity, the prevalence of parasitic disease also skyrocketed. Professor Derr explores the effects of damming the Nile on the health of Egyptians and the impact of large-scale environmental transformation on the knowledge and practice…
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Advance your career in medical device design and quality
As healthcare technology evolves, professionals who understand global regulatory standards, risk management, and quality systems are in high demand. Learn how to design, document, and validate medical devices, digital health solutions, and AI/ML-based devices while ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO, and EU MDR requirements. Join Kiran Gulati, chair of the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Medical Device…
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Yang, S. (CSE) – Beyond Image Editing: Building Generalized Image Customization Systems
Current generative vision models struggle with image customization that requires multi-step reasoning or real-world knowledge. This proposal introduces generalized image customization, enabling systems to execute complex, inferential modifications rather than just simple edits. The research focuses on the foundational framework required for this generalization, specifically high-quality training data, scalable evaluation benchmarks, self-improving training paradigms that…