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November 5, 2009
Nobuhiko Kobayashi named co-director of Advanced Studies Laboratory
Nobuhiko Kobayashi, associate professor of electrical engineering, has been appointed co-director of the Advanced Studies Laboratory, a collaborative research facility jointly administered by UCSC ...
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November 5, 2009
History professor to establish new program in Ancient Studies at UCSC
History professor Charles Hedrick will use his recent UC Presidential Chair appointment to establish and develop a new program in Ancient Studies on the UCSC campus.
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November 4, 2009
Scientists propose a "genome zoo" of 10,000 vertebrate species
In the most comprehensive study of animal evolution ever attempted, an international consortium of scientists plans to assemble a collection of DNA sequences for 10,000 vertebrate species.
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November 2, 2009
Historic district plaque symbolizes 'stories yet untold'
With the unveiling of a permanent bronze plaque from the National Register of Historic Places, the Cowell Lime Works Historic district became not only the gateway to UC Santa Cruz, but also "to ...
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November 2, 2009
Legendary "man-eating" lions of Tsavo likely ate about 35 people--not 135, say scientists
The notorious "man-eating lions of Tsavo" that terrorized a railroad camp in Kenya in 1898 likely consumed about 35 people--far fewer than popular estimates.
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October 28, 2009
Lead poisoning threatens a vulnerable albatross population
Populations of Laysan albatross face severe declines due to widespread lead poisoning of chicks unless comprehensive cleanup measures gain momentum, according to a recent study.
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October 28, 2009
Archaeology course unlocks "silent history" of the slave trade in West Africa
Anthropologist J. Cameron Monroe led UCSC's first undergraduate archaeological expedition to Benin this past summer.
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October 27, 2009
Epidemiologist Dr. Howard Hu to speak on lead poisoning on Tuesday, November 3
Renowned epidemiologist Dr. Howard Hu will discuss the health impacts of lead toxicity in a free public lecture November 3 at UCSC.
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October 26, 2009
Astronomer Jerry Nelson to discuss Thirty-Meter Telescope on Thursday, November 12
Astronomer Jerry Nelson will discuss his work on the Thirty-Meter Telescope in a free public lecture on Thursday, November 12.
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October 23, 2009
UC Santa Cruz pledges to double fundraising goal for student financial support
University of California President Mark Yudof has announced that the system's ten campuses have embarked on a four-year effort to raise $1 billion for student financial support programs.
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October 21, 2009
Loik leads international collaboration on precipitation research
Michael Loik of environmental studies is the lead scientist on an international study of precipitation that's part of Biosphere 2.
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October 21, 2009
Researchers to study hidden lakes beneath West Antarctic ice sheet
UCSC researchers will drill through a half-mile of ice to penetrate subglacial Lake Whillans and study hidden processes that govern the dynamics of the West Antarctic ice sheet.
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October 21, 2009
Friends group to unveil National Register of Historic Places plaque
A permanent National Register of Historic Places plaque will be placed near the Cook House to recognize the campus's historic lime-producing district.
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October 21, 2009
Coevolution of math and art is topic of Emeriti Lecture on Wednesday, November 4
Ralph Abraham, professor emeritus of mathematics, will deliver an Emeriti Faculty Lecture on Wednesday, November 4.
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October 20, 2009
UC Santa Cruz to offer new Ph.D program in Film and Digital Media
UCSC announces a new graduate program leading to a Ph.D. in Film and Digital Media.
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