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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

Save the Santa Cruz Mile Buoy

The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to remove the Santa Cruz Mile Buoy and are only accepting comments until April 3. Help save the Mile Buoy by using this bar code to automatically generate a letter to Save the BUOY!

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

2024 Career Fairs for Santa Cruz County

Cabrillo College is excited to host two Career Fairs this April, presenting an unparalleled opportunity for networking and career advancement. These fairs offer a unique platform for employers seeking fresh talent and job seekers on the hunt for their dream roles.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

SignSight: A Computer Vision ASL Translator

At CruzHacks 2024, students created SignSight, a mobile phone application that interprets American Sign Language (ASL). It allows the user to record and translate someone's ASL gestures using a computer vision-based action recognition model.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

Figure, OpenAI: The Robots Are Here

Two weeks ago, Figure announced a partnership with OpenAI to do just that. Today, we get our first glimpse of the future, and let me tell you, it's both exciting and slightly creepy.

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Matthew Swinnerton Matthew Swinnerton

Revolutionizing Connections Between California Manufacturers and Suppliers

The California Sourcing & Procurement Platform (CSPP), spearheaded by CMTC and its California’s Manufacturing Network partners, is a nationwide digital marketplace for manufacturers. It facilitates self-directed, efficient sourcing by connecting buyers and suppliers, enabling collaboration, business showcasing, and exploration of unlimited opportunities.

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