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Voices of the Century: David Deamer, Enabling Genomics For Everyone
David Deamer, professor emeritus of biomolecular engineering, reflects on the impact of Nanopore sequencing.
Volunteers Prevent 5,458lbs of Pollution from Entering Monterey Bay
Over 5,000 pounds of trash, recycling, and debris were removed by over 1,200 volunteers this past weekend.
SupplyShift and Persefoni Announce Strategic Partnership
SupplyShift is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Persefoni, the market leading provider of climate management and accounting solutions.
Joby Delivers First eVTOL Aircraft to Edwards Air Force Base Ahead of Schedule
Joby Aviation today announced it has delivered its first aircraft to Edwards Air Force Base approximately six months ahead of the expected 2024 delivery date.
SK Telecom and Joby Aviation Sign Collaboration Agreement for K-UAM Grand Challenge
SK Telecom announced that it signed a collaboration agreement with Joby Aviation for commercial passenger service, to jointly participate in the K-UAM Grand Challenge.
Santa Cruz Metro Purchases 57 Hydrogen Powered Electric Buses
Santa Cruz Metro just made the largest acquisition of Fuel Cell Electric Buses in United States.
UC Santa Cruz Research Teams Awarded Innovation Catalyst Grants
Two teams at UC Santa Cruz were recently awarded grants for their advancements in drug discovery and human health.
Quantum Chronicles: Meet the Particles That Never Forget
The history of the universe can be found in particles with a memory of their journey, particles that even the most imaginative sci-fi writers haven't dreamt of.
Why Modern AI Feels Like Magic (Hint: It’s The Transformer)
Imagine if Harry Potter and Tony Stark had a brainchild, and it was a piece of tech. Well, in the AI world, that magical tech-wizardry is called the 'transformer architecture'.
AI Detection Tools for Academia
Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many industries, and education is no exception. AI-powered tools can help students learn more effectively and efficiently. And soon, educators will be able to detect if AI has been used.
Amazon Announces Alexa Updates Powered by New GenAI, Delivering Dramatic Improvements in Interactions
Today Amazon announced details on the newest AI-powered updates for Alexa and Amazon’s Smart Home platform . And, of course, most of these Alexa are managed through the Alexa Mobile App that’s partially built in Santa Cruz.
An Update on Equal Access Santa Cruz
EASC allows local community members to support less fortunate neighbors with fast, reliable internet — a service that’s become vital for so many reasons
Unanimous vote by Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors to approve AI
In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved a policy on artificial intelligence aimed at “harnessing the potential but also recognizing some of the risks, in particular on data privacy.”
Verdagy Expands Production to Newark
Moss Landing-based Verdagy, a pioneer in advanced water electrolysis electrolyzer technologies for large-scale industrial applications, today announced its new facility opening in Newark, California, with more than 100,000 sq. ft. of advanced manufacturing space.
2023 Santa Cruz County Business Survey Results
Every 2-3 years, Santa Cruz Works (SCW) conducts a survey of local businesses to understand their challenges. How many are forecasting revenue growth? What % are still driving The Hill? Are there AI companies?
Santa Cruz Accelerates 5th Cohort Pitch Competition Recap
The results are in from the Santa Cruz Works Accelerator Pitch Competition. It was a stellar night with great pitches from all 5 startups. The judges had a tough time with the scores being so close.
Joby Selects Ohio for Expansion
Joby Aviation is expanding. A full-scale production facility is planned for Dayton Ohio will be capable of delivering up to 500 aircraft per year at the birthplace of aviation.
2023 Monterey Bay DART Symposium
We're thrilled to announce the 2023 Monterey Bay DART Symposium with a special 30% discount for Santa Cruz Works members.
New Ownership Reporting Rules for Small Businesses with the Corporate Transparency Act
A major new federal law will soon require small private companies in the US to report details on their ownership and control structures to the government. This legislation called the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was passed in 2021 as part of broader efforts to combat financial crimes like money laundering and terrorism financing.
Santa Cruz County Board to Discuss AI
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors is set to hold an important meeting on September 19th to discuss artificial intelligence and its impacts on the local community. This conversation is welcomed as AI technology continues to rapidly advance and affect more aspects of our lives.