Technology for a Changing World
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Monday, June 7, 2021Evanjelin Mahmoodi knew she was interested in STEM fields when she arrived at UC Santa Cruz but soon discovered she especially liked mathematics. Now she’s graduating with a double major in mathematics and computer science. -
Monday, June 7, 2021Vaishnavi Dornadula was a leader in creating the first-ever Baskin Day celebration, which launched in February 2020. Since then, it has turned into a popular campus tradition, with students from across the disciplines, as well as off-campus visitors. -
Friday, June 4, 2021Ray Jara liked science and was good at it, but he didn’t have college in mind until his freshman year of high school. A trip to Northern California with a college-readiness organization brought him to UC Santa Cruz. His concentration now is on photonics and electronic devices. -
Friday, June 4, 2021Noted author and Baskin Engineering alumnus Michael Lopp joined Dean Alexander Wolf at this month’s University Forum for a virtual conversation on leadership in the 21st century. -
Wednesday, June 2, 2021During the final talk of the Diverse Voices 2021 series, Baskin Engineering alumnus Sheldon Logan homed in on the topic of deep-rooted anti-Black racism in America and the actions we need to take to work towards a more just society. -
Thursday, May 20, 2021Jossie Haines’s captivating Diverse Voices 2021 talk called for resilience, mentorship, and equal opportunity to increase representation of women in the tech industry. -
Wednesday, May 19, 2021The Baskin School of Engineering and Genomics Institute hosted a two-day, virtual symposium showcasing the research of six UC postdoctoral fellows. -
Tuesday, May 18, 2021Student Vaishnavi Dornadula played a leadership role in launching the popular Baskin Day celebration, which invites the community to learn about the achievements of Baskin School of Engineering faculty and students -
Tuesday, May 11, 2021Novel chip-based diagnostic technology can detect individual viral antigens in nasal swab samples to identify the viruses that cause COVID-19 and flu with a single test. -
Monday, May 10, 2021Developed by the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute, UShER allows researchers to quickly see how a new viral sequence is related to all other variants of SARS-CoV-2, crucial information for tracking transmission dynamics. -
Thursday, May 6, 2021UC Santa Cruz COVID experts Rebecca DuBois, A. Marm Kilpatrick, and Susan Carpenter are urging all unvaccinated people to book an appointment to get their shots immediately, and follow CDC safety guidelines even after the vaccinations take effect. -
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Tuesday, May 4, 2021The fellowship will allow Duval to concentrate fully on his research, release two serious games applications that he’s developed, and complete his dissertation. -
Thursday, April 29, 2021A bold project to read the complete genetic sequences of every known vertebrate species has reached its first milestone, publishing new methods and the first 25 high-quality genomes. -
Monday, April 26, 2021Courage and dedication were the themes centered around Kelly Harkins Kincaid’s motivating Diverse Voices 2021 talk about her journey from academia to industry. -
Thursday, April 15, 2021Diverse Voices: Season 3 kicked off on Tuesday, April 6 with an inspiring and anecdotal talk by industry leader and alumnus Mothusi Pahl. -
Tuesday, April 6, 2021UC Santa Cruz is launching a new support center to advance innovation, entrepreneurship and business engagement that will leverage the campus’s innovative spirit and be guided by its deep commitment to environmental and social justice. -
Tuesday, April 6, 2021UC Santa Cruz has appointed Marco Rolandi, professor and chair of the department of electrical and computer engineering, to serve as faculty director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development (CIED). -
Thursday, April 1, 2021UC Santa Cruz has received three awards from the UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement's Valuing Open and Inclusive Conversation and Engagement (VOICE) Grant Program. -
Tuesday, March 30, 2021Baskin Engineering researchers Oskar Elek and Henry Zhou explore new ways machines can process language to improve overall interpretation. -
Tuesday, March 23, 2021Through participation with the organization Code 2040, the largest racial equity community in tech, alumna Lehua Sparrow is advancing the effort to increase representation of underrepresented groups in tech. -
Monday, March 15, 2021TIM alumna Jessica Xie’s technical expertise and humanitarianism allows her to tackle complex social issues, helping to lead the way to a more equal and just world. -
Wednesday, March 3, 2021The award from the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging supports the advancement of women in medical imaging sciences. -
Wednesday, March 3, 2021Diverse Voices, a Baskin School of Engineering professional speaker series spotlighting industry leaders and Baskin Engineering alumni, returns April 2021 for its third season.
