Research Award Report: October 2022
Monthly research award report for faculty and researchers at the UC Santa Cruz Division of Physical & Biological Sciences receiving over $150,000 in research funding
Postdoctober 2022: Featuring Dr. Xinting Yu and Dr. Giordon Stark
Postdoctoral scholars at UC Santa Cruz participate in cutting-edge research while in this ultimate phase of their academic training. During this month of October 2022, UCSC celebrates postdocs’ contributions to and enrichment of our campus with Postdoctoberfest! In the Physical & Biological Sciences Division, we’re highlighting the work of Dr. Xinting Yu, a postdoctoral scholar in Earth and Planetary Science who focuses on characterizing and understanding planetary materials using experimental science techniques.
Two UCSC alumni win awards for excellence in science communication
Jessica Kendall-Bar and Rodrigo Pérez Ortega were winners in the National Academies’ inaugural Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communication.
Astronomer Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz honored as Fellow of the California Academy of Sciences
Ramirez-Ruiz and alumnus Scott Shaffer were selected by the California Academy of Sciences to join the ranks of Academy Fellows.
Biologist Carol Greider to receive Award for Excellence in Molecular Diagnostics
Greider, a professor of molecular, cell, and developmental biology, will receive the Association of Molecular Pathology’s highest honor.
Ocean scientist Christina Ravelo awarded AGU’s Maurice Ewing Medal
The American Geophysical Union’s Ewing Medal is given annually in recognition of significant original contributions to the ocean sciences.
UCSC chemistry department garners three NIH MIRA grants
These grants provide five years of funding for research programs at UCSC on protein synthesis, biosynthetic strategies, and biochemical mechanisms involved in cancer.
Research Award Report: September 2022
Monthly research award report for faculty and researchers at the UC Santa Cruz Division of Physical & Biological Sciences receiving over $150,000 in research funding
UCSC partners in NSF research hub to use nature to protect coastal communities
A $20 million NSF grant funds the new Climate Risks and Equitable Nature-based Solutions Hub, focusing on coral reef and mangrove ecosystems.
Astronomer Ariadna Murguia-Berthier wins 2022 Trumpler Award for Ph.D. thesis
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific is honoring Murguia-Berthier for the research she completed as a graduate student in astronomy at UC Santa Cruz.
Research Award Report: August 2022
Monthly research award report for faculty and researchers at the UC Santa Cruz Division of Physical & Biological Sciences receiving over $150,000 in research funding
UCSC graduate student wins HHMI Gilliam Fellowship for Advanced Study
Gilliam Fellowships support exceptional graduate students and their advisers who are committed to increasing diversity among scientific leaders.