News & Events
UC Santa Cruz celebrates 50 years of organic farming
August 3, 2017
The three-day celebration culminated with a joyful dinner presided over by famed chef, restaurateur, and organic food advocate Alice Waters.
Food movement grows beyond "voting with your fork" to embrace collective action, policy engagement, and regulation
August 2, 2017
After 20 years of scholarship at the forefront of food activism, Julie Guthman is gratified to see the movement expanding beyond market-based strategies that have catered to consumers with cash to burn.
Marine biologists John and Vicki Pearse honored at international conference
July 26, 2017
Marine biologists John and Vicki Pearse were honored for their contributions to echinoderm research at the 2017 North American Echinoderm Conference.
Superluminous supernova marks the death of a star at cosmic high noon
July 21, 2017
At a distance of 10 billion light years, a supernova detected by the Dark Energy Survey team is one of the most distant ever discovered and confirmed.
UCSC arts research center awarded $250,000 grant from U.S. Forest Service
July 17, 2017
The U.S. Forest Service has awarded a $250,000 grant to the Center for the Study of the Force Majeure, a research center based in the Arts Division at UC Santa Cruz.
Did life begin on land rather than in the sea?
July 17, 2017
A paradigm-shifting hypothesis laid out by UC Santa Cruz astrobiologists David Deamer and Bruce Damer could reshape our idea about the origin of life.
Growing farmers and the food movement for 50 years
July 10, 2017
The experiment in organic gardening that began at UC Santa Cruz in 1967 is now the oldest university-based organic research and education facility in the country.
'Little Cub' gives astronomers rare chance to see galaxy demise
July 3, 2017
A primitive galaxy that could provide clues about the early universe has been spotted by astronomers as it begins to be consumed by a gigantic neighboring galaxy.
UC Santa Cruz launches new data science research center
June 29, 2017
Data, Discovery, and Decisions (D3) research center provides a platform for collaboration between industry and academia in the emerging field of data science.
Nanopipette technology wins first place in NIH 'Follow that Cell' challenge
June 28, 2017
Biomolecular engineer Nader Pourmand has spent years developing technology to measure and track changes within a single living cell over time.
UC Santa Cruz faculty awarded grants from the National Endowment for the Arts
June 23, 2017
Two faculty members from the UC Santa Cruz Arts Division have each received $25,000 Art Works grants from the National Endowment for the Arts to support their latest documentary film projects.
Worm studies investigate how grandparents' experiences can affect our genes
June 22, 2017
In the hot field of epigenetics, Susan Strome's lab is studying tiny roundworms to understand the mechanisms behind surprising observations in human populations.
Knight Foundation funds project on breaking 'filter bubbles' in science journalism
June 22, 2017
The Science Communication Program will explore ways to broaden the reach of science journalism and improve civic discourse on science-related issues.
LALS doctoral candidate wins Fulbright for study in Mexico
June 15, 2017
Candy Martinez, a doctoral candidate in Latin American and Latino Studies, has received a Fulbright grant to study how indigenous communities in Oaxaca, Mexico, define and cope with trauma.
Bettina Aptheker receives Dizikes Award for teaching in Humanities
June 12, 2017
Distinguished Professor of Feminist Studies Bettina Aptheker was presented with the John Dizikes Teaching Award in Humanities at the Humanities Division’s 2017 Spring Awards celebration held at the Cowell Provost House.
Materials Science and Engineering Initiative focuses on sustainability
June 6, 2017
UC Santa Cruz researchers are developing new materials for a wide range of devices and products, from solar cells to surfboards.
'Hail Mary' mechanism can rescue cells with severely damaged chromosomes
June 5, 2017
Understanding the mechanisms involved in chromosome repair, and how they can fail, may lead to new strategies to combat cancer.
Genomics Institute joins international Human Cell Atlas Initiative
June 1, 2017
UCSC researchers will collaborate with partners in U.S. and Europe to build data coordination platform for effort to characterize every cell type in the human body.
Koret scholars present research at poster slam
May 26, 2017
The Koret Scholars Undergraduate Research Slam will feature poster presentations about topics as diverse as a protein link to heart disease, female authorship in science fiction and horror genres, and the qualitative impact that research opportunities can have on the undergrad experience.
Evolutionary biologist John Thompson awarded Darwin-Wallace Medal
May 26, 2017
Named for Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace, the prestigious award recognizes major advances in evolutionary biology.
New coral reef fish species shows rare parental care behavior
May 18, 2017
Evolutionary biologist Giacomo Bernardi and his students discovered a new species of damselfish that cares for its young.
Astronomer Sandra Faber awarded Gruber Cosmology Prize
May 17, 2017
Faber's groundbreaking studies of galaxies helped establish many of the foundational principles of modern cosmology.
Gary Griggs stepping down after 26 years as director of Institute of Marine Sciences
May 16, 2017
Peter Raimondi, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, will serve as director on an interim basis starting July 1.
Study unveils T cell signaling process central to immune response
May 16, 2017
Recognition of an antigen by the T cell receptor triggers the first steps leading to an immune response.
Environmentalism Outside the Box: An Ecosex Symposium
May 12, 2017
"Environmentalism Outside the Box: An Ecosex Symposium" is the title of a free public event that will take place on May 18-19, hosted by the E.A.R.T.H. Lab, a research center of the Arts Division at UC Santa Cruz.
Theater Arts professor Kimberly Jannarone named National Humanities Center Fellow
May 11, 2017
One of 34 chosen from more than 600 applicants, Kimberly Jannarone will spend the year in the company of national and international scholars from 14 states, Greece, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.
UC Santa Cruz receives gift to establish Baskin Foundation Presidential Chair for Feminist Studies
May 9, 2017
UC Santa Cruz has received a $500,000 gift from the Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation, plus matching funds from the UC Regents, to establish the $1 million "Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation Presidential Chair for Feminist Studies."
Technology doesn't have to be a headache
May 9, 2017
Psychology Professor Steve Whittaker is working to improve the way we interface with technology--and harnessing it to improve our well-being.
Social Sciences Professor Julie Guthman wins Radcliffe Fellowship
May 4, 2017
Julie Guthman has been awarded a Radcliffe Institute Fellowship that will support a year-long residential research project at Harvard University.
Climate scientist James Zachos elected to National Academy of Sciences
May 2, 2017
Election to the academy is one of the highest honors a U.S. scientist can receive.
Lyme disease researchers seek consensus as number of cases grows
April 24, 2017
Reported cases of Lyme disease in the United States have tripled in the past 20 years.
Ninja Press to publish new book by award-winning UC Santa Cruz poet Gary Young
April 19, 2017
"In Japan" is the title of an elegant new collection of poems from UCSC humanities lecturer and alumnus Gary Young that will soon be published by Ninja Press.
Planet hunting citizen scientists produce quick results for astronomers
April 18, 2017
The Exoplanet Explorer project led by UCSC astronomer Ian Crossfield got a big boost from a live television broadcast in Australia
Climate experts release latest science on sea level rise projections
April 14, 2017
A report led by UCSC geologist Gary Griggs addresses how much the ocean will rise along California's coast in coming decades.
Film professor receives California Documentary Project grant from Cal Humanities
April 13, 2017
UC Santa Cruz associate professor of film and digital media John Jota Leaños is the recipient of a 2017 California Documentary Project grant from California Humanities.
UC Santa Cruz aims for startup hub with funding, incubator, tech partners
September 29, 2014
Scott Brandt is used to Silicon Valley tech firms like Apple and Yahoo turning to him and his students for an infusion of low-cost tech innovation. So he is spearheading the local portion of a new UC-wide initiative to more effectively commercialize academic breakthroughs with market value — a proposition that stands to boost the school's bottom line after years of public budget cuts