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Frans Lanting Receives HIPA Photography Appreciation Award
World-renowned photographer, Frans Lanting, recently received a special Photography Appreciation Award that recognizes his life's work.
Santa Cruz Works' Most Popular Events of 2023
What were our most popular events of the year? Let us know if you attend any of our events!
MERGE4 Brings Joy to Santa Cruz Works Community With Sock Giveaways
Keep an eye out for MERGE4 at our events. You may be able to snag yourself a pair!
Santa Cruz Works Most Popular Articles of 2023
As the year comes to an end, we reflect on what you all loved reading most!
CruzHacks 2024 Seeking Judges
CruzHacks celebrates its 10th anniversary on January 19, 2024, with a three-day event. Over 400 participants will collaborate on solutions for global warming, health, justice, and education. The event includes prizes for first-time participants, AI projects, UI/UX designs, and UCSC-focused SlugHacks initiatives.
Welcome to Quantum Computing: A Wonderland of Weirdness!
Dive into the rabbit hole of Google’s quantum computing, where Alice in Wonderland took a detour into a universe where computers are powered by the logic of the Mad Hatter.
Jon Sisk Joins American Bankers Association's Community Bankers Council
American Bankers Association has selected Jon Sisk, EVP Regional President & Chief Banking Officer, to serve on their Community Bankers Council.
Joby, ANA Holdings Partner with Nomura Real Estate Development for Vertiports in Japan
Joby Aviation today announced it has partnered with ANA Holdings Inc. and Nomura Real Estate Development Co. Ltd., one of Japan’s largest real estate developers
AI Horizons Part 2 in Photos
Did you attend AI Horizons Part 2 last night? Here are some photos from the event!
Gemini Unveiled: The Dawn of a New AI Era
Blink, and a new era of AI is upon us. Introducing the multimodal AI from Google: Gemini
Santa Cruz invited to NOAA
Santa Cruz Works (SCW) and Scoot Science, key players in the Santa Cruz tech scene, have been invited to speak at the esteemed annual National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) conference. This significant invitation underscores their contributions to ocean science, environmental efforts, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem for planetary health.
Why You Should Incorporate Before the EOY
On the fence about whether to incorporate this year or in 2024? Corporate law lawyer, Bill Richter has a good reason why you should consider this year.
Helperly: Help for the Homeless
Helperly is a groundbreaking mobile app revolutionizing support for people experiencing homelessness. The app centralizes a comprehensive range of services, including meals, shelter, health care, and more, using geotagging for easy localization
A Day of Innovation: Highlights from UCSC's First SCEE Demo Day
The Student Creativity and Entrepreneurship Empowerment (SCEE) team at UC Santa Cruz successfully hosted their inaugural Demo Day on November 29, 2023. The event was marked by a significant turnout, with attendees showing their support for fostering a culture of innovation at the university.
Guardian Agriculture Launches First Commercial eVTOL Operations in Salinas for Sustainable Farming
Guardian Agriculture has launched its commercial operations for agricultural spraying in California's Salinas Valley.
UCSC Researchers Develop AI Approach for Smart Control of Microgrids During Power Outages
A new paper from Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Yu Zhang discusses a new AI model that optimizes the use of renewables and other energy sources outperforms traditional power restoration techniques for islanded microgrids.
The Art and Science of Effective Communication in Strategic Decision Making
Learn the art and science behind fostering a collaborative decision-making culture that maximizes your organization's collective intelligence.
AI Detecting Riptides in Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz Professor Alex Pang and his team have developed a potential life-saving AI system to detect rip tides, inspired by a tragic loss of two UCSD students.