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Planetary Scientist Myriam Telus Wins NASA Early Career Award
Myriam Telus, assistant professor of Earth and planetary sciences at UC Santa Cruz, has received funding from NASA through the Planetary Science Early Career Award program to support her research in cosmochemistry, the chemical analysis of extraterrestrial materials.
Santa Cruz Local Answers: How can UCSC help with COVID testing?
Santa Cruz Local’s Jerimiah Oetting answers a listener’s question on what UC Santa Cruz is doing to help with COVID testing. This is the second installment of ‘Santa Cruz Local Answers,’ where Jerimiah tackles your coronavirus-related questions.
What Are Data Services? productOps Explain
productOps experience spans from building out large scale data pipelines with terabytes of information to working with start-ups collecting data from autonomous vehicles. More than just crunching numbers, productOps uses data to anticipate the future so your business can thrive.
SBA's $349B Paycheck Protection Program officially runs out of money
The Small Business Administration’s $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program has officially run out of money.
UCSC Scientists Rapid COVID-19 Testing By End of Month
At UCSC, scientists are working to create a COVID-19 diagnostic testing lab on campus to meet the needs of students, staff, and the community.
Part 2: Santa Cruz COVID-19 Innovation—Direct Support
Idea Fab Labs and Cloud Brigade stepped up to the plate early on to dedicate their time and resources to community aid.
Blume Distillation Ready to Ship Hand Sanitizer
Blume Distillation pivoted to help fight COVID-10 and they’re ready to ship their brand-new product: hand sanitizer.
Google's $800M Commitment to COVID-19 Relief
Google has pledged a whopping $800M to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic and provide support for those hit by its impacts.
Why You Should Be Using Monterey Bay Career Connect
From building a resume to studying for an SAT, Monterey Bay Career Connect is an academic tool for everyone. It’s time to start utilizing it.
Webinar Recordings to Help You Navigate COVID-19
Need guidance? We’ve got guidance. Watch webinars geared to help businesses and individuals navigate these times.
Santa Cruz Bicycles Goes Big with PPE
Another business pivot: Santa Cruz Bicycles’ R&D team is at work producing face shields (PPE) for local medical staff.
There Is Hope
Andreas Mueller, Chief Strategist at Bloofusion, Inc., shares what’s giving him immense encouragement during these challenging times.
Regional Economic Summit: Registration Now Open!
When our region’s community, business, and civic leaders come together at an MBEP event, good things happen.
Webinar Watch: The Upside of Down, Staying Sane in an Insane Market
Learn how to navigate the market with Thomas Wynn of Wynn Capital, in a Santa Cruz Works virtual clinic (recored April 14).
New Airbnb Online Experiences
We can’t travel, but we can still explore, with Airbnb’s new Online Experiences. Join one-of-a-kind activities from your home.
Webinar Watch: Caring for Your Corporation in the COVID-19 Era
How can your corporation emerge from this moment strong, financeable, and acquirable? Learn from Santa Cruz Works Partner Pioneer Resource Member Bill Richter.
Webinar Watch: CARES Act Tax Provisions & Economic Relief
David Doolin discusses tax provisions and economic relief of the CARES Act and other legislation. (Recorded April 10)
Riding Out the Wave: Community to the Rescue
Santa Cruz community purchased tens of thousands of dollars of e-coupons to support their favorite businesses
Part 1: Santa Cruz COVID-19 Innovation—Global Solutions
Santa Cruz companies with a global outlook step up during the COVID-19 crisis to approach high-impact solutions.
April 1 New Tech Webinar Recap
We had a fantastic New Tech event on April 1, our first-ever fully virtual, sheltered-in-place meet-up! Thank you to all our sponsors, presenters, and guests.

