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December 16, 2022March 24, 2023 By kcramton
UC Chemistry Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UC Chemistry Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  The first UC Chemistry Conference on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) will be hosted at UC Santa Cruz on April 15th, 2022. The goal of the conference is to share the challenges and solutions toward achieving DEI in our departments and to build community around our shared interests. This first conference will emphasize the […]

Topics: Chemistry & Biochemistry, DEI Conference

August 23, 2022September 9, 2022 By Tim Stephens
New mural in Sinsheimer Laboratories building celebrates diversity in science

New mural in Sinsheimer Laboratories building celebrates diversity in science

The mural by artist Paul Lewin was commissioned as part of the healing process after disturbing incidents of vandalism targeting Black Lives Matter posters.

Topics: Diversity & Inclusion

August 22, 2022September 2, 2022 By Tim Stephens
‘Water’s Extreme Journey,’ a new exhibit at the Seymour Center, opens in September

‘Water’s Extreme Journey,’ a new exhibit at the Seymour Center, opens in September

A new exhibit opening in September at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center features a maze and interactive activities highlighting the challenges of keeping our water clean.

Topics: Coastal Science Campus, Institute of Marine Sciences

October 1, 2021September 16, 2022 By Dan White
Rising together for justice and racial equity

Rising together for justice and racial equity

Five high-profile UC Santa Cruz alumni are using their talents to boost a philanthropic social justice initiative

Topics: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

September 23, 2021September 29, 2021 By Ana M. Valenzuela-Toro & Mariana Viglino
Ana M. Valenzuela-Toro reveals barriers for Latin American scientists

Ana M. Valenzuela-Toro reveals barriers for Latin American scientists

It’s time to tackle the cumulative barriers and biases faced by scientists who aren’t from wealthy countries


September 14, 2021September 29, 2021 By Tim Stephens & Allison Arteaga Soergel
Lindsay Hinck and Camilla Forsberg gain support for underrepresented biomed students

Lindsay Hinck and Camilla Forsberg gain support for underrepresented biomed students

Grants from the UC Hispanic Serving Institutions Doctoral Diversity Initiative will prepare students for faculty careers in biomedical sciences and Latin American and Latino Studies

Topics: Biomedical Sciences

September 13, 2021September 29, 2021 By Tim Stephens
Building community connections and STEM identity with science in the garden

Building community connections and STEM identity with science in the garden

A pilot program funded by the Packard Foundation brings science into the home environment through gardening

Topics: STEM

September 13, 2021September 29, 2021 By Lisa Renner
Breaking barriers, helping others up

Breaking barriers, helping others up

UC Santa Cruz chemistry associate professor Laura Sanchez reflects on what helped her succeed and how she has tried to help others do the same

Topics: Chemistry & Biochemistry

August 26, 2021September 30, 2021 By Stephanie Brodie
Stephanie Brodie pushes to reduce bias in peer-reviewed journals

Stephanie Brodie pushes to reduce bias in peer-reviewed journals

Scientific publications not only play a key role in advancing and communicating science but are also the primary metric to evaluate the performance of researchers and institutions


August 9, 2021September 16, 2021 By Tim Stephens
Fostering anti-racism in ecology, evolution, and conservation biology

Fostering anti-racism in ecology, evolution, and conservation biology

A UCSC team has assembled a toolkit of resources for academic departments to use in addressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Topics: Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

July 9, 2021September 16, 2022 By rmiyatsu
Seymour Center welcomes new executive director

Seymour Center welcomes new executive director

After an extensive search, the UC Santa Cruz Seymour Marine Discovery Center has chosen Jonathan Andres Hicken to be its new executive director.

Original story from UCSC Newscenter.

Topics: Seymour Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center, UCSC Newscenter

July 9, 2021July 12, 2021 By rmiyatsu
Seymour Center Welcomes New Director

Seymour Center Welcomes New Director

“I believe Jonathan Hicken’s imagination, enthusiasm, communication skills, and fundraising and business experience make him a great choice to lead the Seymour Center into the future. He will bring new energy, creativity, and leadership to this much loved center.” -Gary Griggs

Topics: Seymour Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center

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