Join the mission to build community through laughter with the 11th annual Santa Cruz Comedy Festival (October 1–5, 2024). There are ton of opportunities to get involved.

Santa Cruz City Council approves a $500,000 Employment Incentive Loan for Joby promoting clean aerial transportation, job creation, and sustainable economic growth.

Chancellor “Cindy” Larive outlines UC Santa Cruz's strategic adoption of AI across research, education, and administration, emphasizing ethical considerations. She highlights the university's integration of AI into teaching, the optimization of operations, and the expansion of student opportunities, while addressing academic integrity issues.

Are you looking for an internship at a tech company or in a tech field? Check out these remote openings!

Santa Cruz Works recently participated in the first convening of companies, organizations, government, to explore how to convert the MBEST property into a regional — perhaps global — tech hub focused on advanced air mobility and hydrogen production.

Ever wondered if Microsoft's AI Copilot could truly revolutionize your productivity, as boldly claimed in their Super Bowl ad? Does the reality match the hype? Tech Brew delves deep into this question, putting Microsoft Copilot's advertised prowess to the test with a hands-on review.

Two pivotal Supreme Court cases, set for argumentation on Monday, will shape the trajectory of online expression and future tech regulations.

TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. TEDxSanta Cruz Speakers have been announced and there’s one you might be familiar with!

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Applications for participating in Santa Cruz Launchpad’s Student startup pitch competition are now open!

Did you miss our clinic with Michael Ashley on mastering strategic alignment in startups? Check out the recording!

On February 15th, the California Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved Resolution T-17810, giving the green light to Cruzio’s Equal Access Summits to the Sea (EAS2C) grant proposal.

Joby Aviation today issued its Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Shareholder Letter detailing the company’s operational and financial results for the period ending December 31, 2023.

Joby Aviation President of Operations, Bonny Simi, spoke at the annual BloombergNEF summit last month to share the sector-leading progress towards commercialization of eVTOL technology.

Joby Aviation today announced it has become the first developer of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft to complete the third of five stages of the Federal Aviation Administration type certification process.

Paystand.org aims to further financial inclusion through the use of Bitcoin and Blockchain technology.

Discover Sora by OpenAI: A groundbreaking leap in AI, blending versatility with ethical innovation. Video from text. Mind blowing!

In a recent interview, Capstan Medical CEO Maggie Nixon shared her fascinating journey from a student athlete with a passion for medicine to a leading innovator in medical devices and robotics. Growing up near Chicago, her interest in science and math, coupled with a natural inclination towards medicine, set the stage for her future career.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, CruzHacks 2024 emphasized innovation for social good across themes like social justice, sustainability, education, and healthcare. Secondary prizes encouraged boundary-pushing in AI use, exceptional UI/UX, support for first-time hackers, and contributions to the UCSC community, marking a decade of fostering technological creativity and societal impact.

At the University of California, Santa Cruz, a significant advancement in biomedical research is underway, led by scientist Andy Yeh. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has recognized Yeh's innovative work with a four-year grant approaching $2.5 million. This funding is earmarked for the development of artificial enzymes capable of producing bioluminescence within the body.