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Student beautifies wheelchairs with AI-powered design startup
An Interview with a Computer Science student about her startup, her inspiration, and some pro tips for young entrepreneurs How and when did this company start? What was the inspiration that drove the founding of this product and business? What is your personal story in relation to this project? CherryWheels.com began about eight months ago,…
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Community Hackathon
Interested in Hackathons but dont know where to start? Check out this community hackathon hosted by NSBE and MESA, with support from other orgs! This is a low-stakes hackathon open to ANYONE interested in building their skills in a supportive and stress-free environment. Our goal is to help participants feel confident enough to take part…
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Want to explore research at Baskin Engineering, meet new peers, and discover lab opportunities?
CMPM 15: Research Explorations is a 1-unit course where students of all backgrounds (first-years too!) explore various themes in computing and design through low-commitment, student-run reading groups. At the end of the quarter, students can apply to join research labs! This course is a greatway to explore research topics and build connections that could lead…
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STEM Culture Festival
When: Friday, May 2 from 1-4pm Where: Baskin Courtyard and in front of the Baskin Auditorium Join us for the STEM Culture Festival! There will be live musical performances from Afro Cuban Dance Master Susana Arenas + dance lessons(!!!), performances from student groups, food pop-ups, soft drinks, BE swag, and good times all around. We…
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Want to explore research at Baskin Engineering, meet new peers, and discover lab opportunities?
CMPM 15: Research Explorations is a 1-unit course where students of all backgrounds (first-years too!) explore various themes in computing and design through low-commitment, student-run reading groups. Keep this course in mind when enrolling for next quarter Fall 2025!If you want to learn more about the course or dive deeper into the themes, follow this…
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Climate Week at Baskin Engineering
Banana Slugs! Climate change affects all of us. We know many of you are concerned about the future. That’s why we’re excited about the first-ever Baskin Engineering Climate Week, April 21-25! During Climate Week, you can discover how Baskin engineers are creating real solutions to climate challenges. Your future matters, and we want to show…
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Opportunity: STEM Culture Festival
Baskin Engineering is planning an event called the STEM Culture Festival on May 2 to take place in the Baskin Courtyard. There will be live musical performances from Afro Cuban Dance Master Susana Arenas + dance lessons(!!!), performances from student music ensembles, food pop-ups, and various other student-led activities. If facilitating an activity sounds like…
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Neovim Workshop with ACM
When: Friday April 11, from 3:30-4:30pm Where: E2-180 Discover the power of Neovim, a fast, lightweight, and highly customizable code editor built for developers who want full control over their workflow. This beginner-friendly workshop will guide you step-by-step through the basics of Neovim, from installation to configuration, and introduce you to the core features that…
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Computer science undergrad Sarone Kelete lands internship at LinkedIn
Baskin Engineering undergraduate Sarone Kelete is a third-year computer science major and deeply involved at UC Santa Cruz. Using skills learned in Baskin Engineering courses, Kelete secured an internship with LinkedIn in summer 2025.
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QB3 Biotech Summer Internships (DEADLINE 4/11)
QB3 at UC Santa Cruz (QB3-Santa Cruz) partners with local biotech companies and on-campus labs to offer hands-on summer internships to UC Santa Cruz undergraduates. Applicants must be freshmen, sophomores or juniors and returning to UCSC in Fall 2025. QB3-Santa Cruz seeks top applicants for 10-week paid internship positions, where students will learn scientific techniques…
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L.S.S. Offers NEW Successful Slug Workshop Series
The Successful Slug Workshop Series offers 45-minute workshops to all UCSC students giving them the tools to be successful at UCSC. The topics in the workshops are science-based practices for effective, durable learning. Topics covered: Virtual and in-person workshops per topic. See the website for specific dates, locations, and descriptions of each workshop. Workshops are…