News Highlights
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Invitation to CS and IT Professionals
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is actively searching for professionals with specialized career knowledge to enhance our classrooms and schools.
Solar for Congregation Ahavas Crosses 50% Funding Goal
The Congregation Ahavas solar project is over halfway funded!
SBA's Bold Move to Empower Small Businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is set to release billions in loan dollars to venture capital funds as part of a new rule. This move modernizes the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program, intending to boost investment in U.S. small businesses, especially those in underserved regions, capital-intensive sectors, and areas crucial for national security.
CITRIS Offering Up to $60k Seed Funding
Researchers from UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Davis Health, UC Merced and UC Santa Cruz are invited to submit proposals for 2023 CITRIS Seed Awards, worth from $40,000–$60,000 per project.
Verdagy Scores $73 Million for Green Hydrogen Production
In a landmark announcement, Verdagy, a leader in advancing electrolyzer technologies tailored for industrial applications, declared the successful closure of a $73-million Series B financing.
Wonderfil's Update: Taking Giant Leaps in Sustainable Refilling Solutions!
Thrilling updates from the exciting startup, Wonderfil - a name now synonymous with innovation in sustainable refilling solutions for liquids and creams used in stores.
Ocean Film Festival World Tour
This year the Ocean Film Festival World tour celebrates 10 years of inspiring, educating and protecting oceans around the globe. The two and a half hour program showcasing films from independent filmmakers worldwide, has been hosted annually in 14 countries over a 10 year period, touching countless lives in and out of the ocean.
UCSC Researchers’ Tool Finds Bias in State-of-the-Art Generative AI model
UCSC researchers introduce a new tool to measure bias in text-to-image AI generation models, which they have used to quantify bias in the state-of-the-art model Stable Diffusion
Second Harvest Food Bank 21st Annual Chefs' Dinner
Mark your calendars! We invite you to join us on October 25, 2023, for the 21st Annual Chefs' Dinner. This stellar event is more than just a gastronomic delight; it's an opportunity to give back.
UCSC Computer Science Student Selected into Major League Hacking’s Top 50 list
Out of a pool of 150,000 hackers, UC Santa Cruz student, Marina Lee was selected into MLH’s Top 50 list.
Code For Congress is Back!
The Congressional App Challenge is back! Want to help your child engage in computer science? Keep reading to learn more.
SCW Clinic: Tapping Into the Power of Online Ads
Sheila Ojeda, the founder of Mortlock Marketing Solutions, addressed an audience about the advantages of utilizing advertising platforms like Meta (previously Facebook) and Google Ads. Recording and written snapshot for your edification.
What "Oppenheimer" Misses
If you've had the good fortune to watch the film "Oppenheimer", it might intrigue you to learn that a top expert on Oppenheimer, Gregg Herken, resides right in Santa Cruz. Read his commentary.
Capstan Medical Raises $31.4 Million for Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Disease Treatment
Santa Cruz's Capstan Medical has successfully secured an oversubscribed $31.4 million Series B investment. And they are hiring.
Climatize Surpasses Million-Dollar Milestone in Swift Ascent to Renewable Energy Funding
Climatize hits a mega milestone: one million dollars towards renewable energy!
Hydrogen-powered Aircraft Ready for Takeoff
We know that Joby Aviation acquired German hydrogen-electric propulsion pioneer H2Fly back in 2021. But whatever they are working on has been the best kept secret of our hydrogen universe. But not every pioneer is keeping their lips sealed.
UCSC News: From Survivor to Scientist
Surviving pediatric brain cancer, 15-year-old Robert McCabe collaborates with his researcher sister, Molly, on genomic advancements at UC Santa Cruz's Treehouse Initiative, inspired by their family's profound cancer journey.
Santa Cruz County Bank Announces New Chief Credit Officer
Santa Cruz County Bank has a new Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer. Keep reading to learn more about him.
Share Your Thoughts on Local Hazard Mitigation + Climate Adaptation
Are you a resident or worker in the city of Santa Cruz concerned about local hazards and how to best prepare for the next natural disaster? The city wants to hear from you!
6 National Marine Sanctuaries to Receive $50m Investment in Community Facilities
Inflation Reduction Act is granting $50m towards infrastructure improvements for facilities at six national marine sanctuaries across the country.