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2022 Titan of Tech: Will Wiseman, Alba Forns
Will and Alba are helping to build a better future with a crowdfunding app that has generated $150M in funds to address climate change.
2022 Titan of Tech: Leila Takayama
Learn about Titan of Tech 2022 awardee, Leila Takayama.
2022 Titan of Tech: Cindi Busenhart
Learn about Titan of Tech 2022 awardee, Cindi Busenhart, founder of Merge4.
2022 Titan of Tech: Chris Bley
Learn about Titan of Tech 2022 awardee, Chris Bley, co-founder and director of Monterey Bay DART.
2022 Titan of Tech: Aviv Elor
Learn about Titan of Tech 2022 awardee Aviv Elor, co-founder of Immergo Labs.
2022 Titan of Tech: Allison Steitz
Learn more about Allison Steitz, Head of Growth & Innovation at PayStand.
Joby Completes Second of Four System Reviews with the Federal Aviation Administration
Joby Aviation announced the completion of its second of four System Reviews required by the Federal Aviation Administration as part of the Company’s aircraft type certification program.
Santa Cruz County Business Council Selects New Executive Director
Santa Cruz County Business Council has selected their newest Executive Director.
Lensa AI: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Lensa AI is taking over everyone’s feeds with funky, colorful portraits. But how good is it, really?
Ambient Photonics Opens European Headquarters in Dusseldorf, Germany
Ambient Photonics announced today the opening of its first European office, located in Dusseldorf, Germany.
Today: Science Playground at the MAH
Kids! Come code robots and games, engage in an encryption scavenger hunt and much more at the MAH on Thursday 08DEC2022.
Researchers Use Magnets to Remove Microplastics From Water
Researchers at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) have discovered a way to use magnetic materials to quickly and affordably remove microplastics from water.
Get Ready for CruzHacks 2023!
Apply to be a Mentor or Judge at CruzHacks 2023 on January 13-15. Whether you are an engineer, project manager, marketeer, designer, etc., participation in this event will inspire you.
Joby Partners with Aviation High School to Prepare the Future Electric Aviation Workforce
Joby partners with Aviation High School to prepare the future electric aviation workforce.
Stork Labs Semi-Autonomous Birth Tool
Stork Labs is developing a flexible, semi-autonomous operative vaginal delivery tool to help birthing people and babies stay safe during birth.
UCSC's 2022 iGEM Team Brings Home Gold Medal
For the third year in a row, a team of UC Santa Cruz undergraduates won a gold medal at the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Grand Jamboree.
COE Spotlights Computer Science With Week of Events, Activities
CSEdWeek offerings invite students to learn about field and get hands-on opportunities.
Amazon Spotlights Santa Cruz
Amazon recently released this video spotlighting some of the many iconic Santa Cruz landmarks.
Rethinking the Smart Home with De Vries Technologies
How do you make a Smart Home even smarter? We turn to local startup DeVries Technologies for answers.