The UCSC Silicon Valley Initiatives comprise a set of educational and research activities that together increase the presence of UC in the Silicon Valley. UCSC brings its world renowned and cutting edge research to the area via the Silicon Valley Center, currently located at the NASA Ames Research Park.
The Silicon Valley Initiatives Include:
- Academic programs (current and future)
- The Advanced Studies Laboratories (ASL)
- The Bio-Info-Nano Research and Development Institute (BIN-RDI)
- The Collaborative for Higher Education
- The University Affiliated Research Center (UARC)
Calendar of Events:
HIGHLIGHTS
Gordon Ringold appointed to oversee Silicon Valley Initiatives
Jun 10 - Gordon Ringold, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur with strong academic and research credentials, will assume leadership and oversight of UC Santa Cruz's growing initiatives in Silicon Valley. [More]
HEADLINES
UCSC appoints new director of University Affiliated Research Center at NASA Ames
Jan 12 The University of California, Santa Cruz, has appointed Khalid Al-Ali to be executive director of the University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), effective January 25, 2010. [more...]
UCSC Extension in Silicon Valley opens new Santa Clara facility
Sept 16 On October 1, UCSC Extension in Silicon Valley will unveil a new, state-of-the-art instructional facility in the heart of Santa Clara. UCSC Chancellor George Blumenthal will deliver the opening address at the invitation-only Grand Opening event. [more...]