Announcements
You are invited to register to participate in future economics experiments at the LEEPS Lab of UCSC Economics Department. We study various aspects of individual and group decision-making in economics. Participation is compensated in cash. Register here bit.ly/leeps-register.
The amount you will earn in a session will depend upon the specific study, the decisions you make, and the decisions made by the other participants. Most experiments last between 1 and 1 1/2 hours. Payments are at least $4-5 and typically range between $10 - $25, and are paid through Venmo and Zelle.
Sessions take place online (and starting in fall 2021, we might resume in person, on-campus experiments at the LEEPS Lab (Engineering 2 Building. Room 416).
Once you register, you will receive invitations to participate when we schedule a session. If the date and time of a specific invitation work for you, then sign-up*. If not, just wait for the next email invitation that might fit your schedule.
The LEEPS Lab Team
*Your participation in the experiment and any information about your earnings will be kept strictly confidential and your participation is voluntary. You can unsubscribe from the invitation list at any time.
Registration long URL: https://econlab.ucsc.edu/public/participant_create.php
With Commencement 2021 being held virtually, we want to see how our graduates are celebrating in place! Send us your graduation photos to be entered into a Baskin Engineering gift card giveaway. Photos submitted can take many forms. Feel free to share a photo of you and your family members and/or a beloved pet, you in your cap and gown, an image of your decorated cap, or a photo of your day-of celebrations.
We have FOUR $50 VISA gift cards to award in the following categories:
1) Most creative cap / regalia photo
2) Best family / celebration photo
3&4) Two random drawings from all eligible participants
You do not need to have official UCSC regalia to enter, but photos must be visibly commencement-related to be entered for a prize (e.g., family holding signs of congratulations, etc. Get creative!).
DEADLINE to submit a photo is 11:59 PM on Tuesday, June 15! https://forms.gle/ivk5g4CGK9Lg8j1y9
We'll post photos on https://graduation2021.soe.ucsc.edu in the "Pictures from Past Celebrations" section.
Baskin Day is a celebration of Baskin Engineering and its students. This year, we're expanding and going through a massive change to encourage more engineering students to create and share their awesome work all year round. We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate students to join our planning committee. We welcome all majors, not just engineers. Apply to join us: https://forms.gle/S18Dsb3rwGu7yguJ9
Hope to see you soon!
Are you an LGBTQ+ undergraduate interested in technology? Apply to the Out for Undergrad Tech conference and join us for a weekend of education, opportunity and inspiration!
O4U holds an annual conference for LGBTQ+ undergraduates who are interested in pursuing careers in technology. Students learn about careers in their field of choice, meet mentors who are LGBTQ+ professionals in that field, build a supportive professional network, and connect with top employers in the tech industry.
The 2021 tech conference takes place October 7-10 and will be fully virtual. There is no application fee, and there is no cost to attend for admitted students.
To be eligible, attendees must:
- Be a current undergraduate (college/university) student
- Demonstrate leadership potential
- Self-identify as LGBTQ+
Click here(https://www.outforundergrad.org/apply) to learn more and begin your application. Our final application deadline is June 2!
Every year, Google Developers hand pick a new DSC Lead (president) for each university. Applications to be next year’s DSC Lead at UCSC are open now! By being a DSC Lead, you will have access to a global network of student leaders, industry professionals, and Googlers. This is a great opportunity to improve your leadership and collaboration skills while leading next year’s officer team. You can also grow your professional network, attend select Google events, and help your peers learn about different Google technologies. Interviews for this position will be conducted by Googlers and not by the current UCSC DSC student officer team. Applications are due on May 31st, 2021.
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UC Santa Cruz Summer Short Course:
Learn Bioinformatics & Coding this Summer!
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July 12 - August 3, 2021
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The UC Santa Cruz Summer Short Course in Bioinformatics and Coding introduces students to essential data science skills for application in genomics, cancer research, and other biomedical applications.
NO prior experience required! 100% online.
What you will learn:
- Fundamentals of programming in Python
- Best practices for naming files and staying organized on a Unix-based server
- Knowledge about common biological data formats -Work with real-world data and be
- able to reproduce scientific findings
- How to visualize data in an aesthetic and functional way
- How to use cutting edge genomics tools such as UCSC Xena and the UCSC Genome Browser
100% ONLINE instruction will include hands-on workshops and small group work in a friendly and supportive learning community. This is an introductory level course - no prior experience with bioinformatics or coding is required.
Who should apply: Community college students who are interested in transferring to a four-year institution; 1st or 2nd year students who are already at a four-year college or university.
Our goal is to increase the numbers and capabilities of minority scientists and science professionals, and we especially encourage scholarship applications from students who are members of populations that are historically underrepresented in higher education and in genomic research: African American, Native Pacific Islander, Native American/Alaskan, Hispanic, Latina/o, and Chicana/o.Class size will be limited to 24 participants. Application Deadline: June 1, 2021
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APPLY HERE
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Notification of acceptance will be sent out by June 12, 2021
For more information, contact Zia Isola: zisola@ucsc.edu
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Events
Event Date and Time: 05/26/2021 5:00 pm
Event Location: Online
"My Journey from Jamaica to Google: From Majority to Minority"
Sheldon Logan is the Senior Software Engineer at Google
Come listen to Sheldon talk about his journey in tech from Jamaica to Google. Stay to network with Sheldon and ask questions.
REGISTER
Event Date and Time: 04/06/2021 5:00 pm
Event Location: Online
Diverse Voices, a Baskin School of Engineering professional speaker series spotlighting industry leaders and Baskin Engineering alumni, returns in April 2021 for its third season. The Diverse Voices series aims to promote diversity in engineering and tech and inspire more individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue STEM education and careers.
The 2021 lineup is as follows:
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Tuesday, April 6: “Spring Board: A UCSC Founder’s Path on Driving Change in Heavy Industry.” Presented by: Mothusi Pahl, Chief Commercial Officer at B3Bar Holdings and Entrepreneur in Residence at UC Santa Cruz. |
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Wednesday, April 21: “Living on the Edge of Your Comfort Zone: Women in Executive Leadership.” Presented by: Kelly Harkins Kincaid, Chief Executive Officer at Claret Bioscience LLC & Astrea Forensics LLC. |
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Tuesday, May 11: “Retaining Women in Tech: The Skills Needed by Women to Help Face the Challenges of Staying and Thriving in the Tech Industry.” Presented by: Jossie Haines, UCSC Computer Science M.S. graduate and Senior Director of Platform & Web Engineering and Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Tile. |
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Wednesday, May 26: “My Journey from Jamaica to Google: From Majority to Minority.” Presented by: Sheldon Logan, UCSC Computer Engineering Ph.D. graduate and Senior Software Engineer at Google. |
All talks start at 5 p.m. (PDT) and will be held over Zoom. To learn more about this year’s speakers and to register for each event, visit the Diverse Voices 2021 websiteThis event series is sponsored by Baskin Engineering, Baskin Engineering’s Inclusive Excellence Hub, and SK hynix.
Event Date and Time: 05/19/2021 7:00 pm
Event Location: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/95199022801?pwd=NHR2QTNic1dyNnpsU1RTeXlWa0ttdz09
Begin preparing for interview season with a crash course on the commonly used algorithms in the industry! In this workshop, we will give you the skills you need to approach your next coding interview and walk through the theory and application of the most popular algorithms. You will learn about the respective use cases, optimizing time complexity, and how to leverage online resources like Leetcode. As always, we’ll be holding a $10 Amazon gift card raffle for all attendees! We hope to see you there!
TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/dsc-algo-rsvp
Zoom link: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/95199022801?pwd=NHR2QTNic1dyNnpsU1RTeXlWa0ttdz09
Meeting ID: 951 9902 28
