Audience: Students
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Qureshi, A. (ECE) – ISoC: A Universal Impedance Spectroscopy Instrument-on-Chip in SKY130 130 nm CMOS
Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) is the workhorse measurement behind lithium-ion battery diagnostics, biosensing, and corrosion science — yet no integrated circuit has ever delivered the complete capability of a benchtop analyzer on a single die. This dissertation presents ISoC, the first universal Impedance Spectroscopy instrument-on-chip. Designed in SkyWater 130 nm CMOS process, ISoC supports all…
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Women’s Center Graduation Ceremony: A Season of Becoming
Join us as we honor and celebrate the achievements, journeys, and growth of our graduating students at our annual Women’s Center Graduation Ceremony! This final event of the year not only celebrates students’ academic successes but also the resilience, community, and powerful womanhood that have empowered students throughout their time at UC Santa Cruz ✨.…
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Where Hardware Meets Intelligence
Embedded Systems: Build the Intelligence Behind the Hardware Join Juergen Kienhoefer to explore the foundations of embedded systems and how firmware powers the devices we use every day—plus get an introduction to how AI is transforming the field. Learn how the Embedded Firmware Essentials course prepares you to develop low-level software, interface with hardware components, and build reliable real-time…
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What can you do with data?
Data Analysts Are Still in Demand As organizations across industries rely more on data-driven decision-making, skilled data analysts continue to be highly sought after. While the job market is more competitive—especially for entry-level roles—professionals with in-demand skills like SQL, Python, data visualization, and AI-assisted analytics stand out. Your speaker Join Parthasarathy Padmanabhan, M.B.A., principal software engineer…
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Business Administration in the Age of AI
Learn how to build practical leadership, finance, marketing, and management skills for today’s dynamic business environment. Reynold Lewke, M.S., M.B.A, LLB, a corporate attorney, litigator, author, and business advisor, will explore how AI is reshaping business operations, decision-making, and strategy, and how emerging technologies are being integrated across the field. Attendees will gain insight into…
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Discover Bioinformatics: Data, Biology & Innovation
Lead the next wave of innovation in life sciences and data As biotechnology and data analytics converge, the demand for professionals who can interpret complex biological data and drive discovery continues to grow. Learn how experts in bioinformatics use computational tools, programming, and molecular biology to transform raw data into scientific and medical insights. Your…
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Build better chips
Verify faster. Build better chips. Semiconductor Design Info Session Explore the fast-paced world of semiconductor design and verification, and how advanced tools—including AI—are transforming the industry. At this info session, instructor Mandar Munishwar, a formal verification architect at the Intel Data Center and AI Division, will discuss his SystemVerilog Assertions and Formal Verification course which prepares you to write…
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Celebrating and Honoring former Amah Mutsun Tribal Band Chairman Valentin Lopez
The UCSC American Indian Resource Center is celebrating and honoring former Amah Mutsun Tribal Band Chairman Valentin Lopez and all of the work he has done to bring Native communities together throughout California. This event formally recognizes the contributions Val has made in his life to UCSC and the broader community. Join us in formally…
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American Indian Resource Center (AIRC) Year End Celebration
Congratulations, Class of 2026! The American Indian Resource Center (AIRC) Year End Celebration, affectionately referred to as YEC, is an intimate celebration of all graduating Native students and past interns of the American Indian Resource Center and People of Color Sustainability Collective. We will be honoring a few of our graduates with gifts and a…
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Almost Alumni Celebration for ’26!
2026 graduates, come celebrate with us! Join us for a memorable evening at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Aloha Terrace complete with arcade passes, live music, giveaways from your college, food, champagne, and more! This annual tradition is hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement to celebrate your accomplishments and welcome you to the UC…