Computer science is the study of the theoretical and practical aspects of computer technology and computer usage. The department offers courses on a wide range of topics, many of which include a mathematical component. UC Santa Cruz offers both the bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees, as well as the master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees, in computer science. Besides offering instructional courses, the Computer Science Department engages in a substantial research program in which both advanced undergraduates and graduate students participate.
Events
Niels Christian Nielsen, Issues and Challenges Leading up to COP-15: The U.N. Summit on Climate Change, Friday, November 13, 12:00 pm, Engineering 2 Room 506
Jay Lund, CALVIN's Adventures in Modeling California's Statewide Water System, Wednesday, November 18, 12:00 pm, Engineering 2 Room 506
Ron Hofmann, A Perspective on Energy Challenges in California, Friday, November 20, 12:00 pm, Engineering 2 Room 506
West Hays and Alayna Johnson, Due Processing: Incarceration and the Digital Divide, Wednesday, December 2, 12:00 pm, Engineering 2 Room 506
Gary Lopez, Improving Access to Education, Wednesday, December 9, 12:00 pm, Engineering 2 Room 506
News
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Computer scientist Michael Mateas to speak on "serious games" October 29
Michael Mateas, associate professor of computer science in the Baskin School of Engineering, will give a lecture on "Serious Games" on Thursday, October 29, at 4 p.m. in the Current Periodicals Room of the Science & Engineering Library. More
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Baskin School of Engineering will showcase groundbreaking research on Thursday, October 22
Groundbreaking research being pursued at the Baskin School of Engineering at UC Santa Cruz will be showcased at the school's Research Review Day on Thursday, October 22. The event will include faculty research presentations and graduate student posters, providing a broad overview of exciting research in areas such as bioengineering, nanotechnology, software service engineering, cyber-infrastructure, biostatistics, and systems design. More
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An interview with engineering dean Arthur Ramirez
Arthur Ramirez, dean of the Jack Baskin School of Engineering, came to UCSC from Bell Labs, a legendary center for science and engineering. He brings a true passion for using fundamental and applied research to solve real-world problems. In the interview that follows, he discusses the importance of developing deeper partnerships in Silicon Valley, and he describes the qualities that make the Baskin School of Engineering uniquely positioned to contribute to the rapidly changing technologies of the 21st century. More
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UCSC Celebrates Pixar: A Week of Lectures and Film Screenings in Santa Cruz, October 20-23
'UC Santa Cruz Celebrates Pixar' - a week of lectures and film screenings featuring guest film and digital media specialists from Pixar Animation Studios and UCSC 'will take place October 20-23, in downtown Santa Cruz and on the UCSC campus. More
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Baskin Engineering in the News: WikiTrust
Baskin Engineer Luca de Alfaro's WikiTrust system highlights Wikipedia text according to the "trustworthiness" of its authors. More
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Computer scientist Michael Mateas named to MacArthur Foundation Chair
The University of California, Santa Cruz, has named Michael Mateas, associate professor of computer science in the Jack Baskin School of Engineering, as the first holder of the MacArthur Foundation Chair at UCSC. The endowed chair provides $80,000 annually for a five-year term to support Mateas's teaching, research, and public service activities. More
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Summer programs focus on renewable energy research and education
The Bio-Info-Nano Research and Development Institute (BIN-RDI) of the University of California, Santa Cruz, is sponsoring four programs in renewable energy through the summer of 2009. The goal of these initiatives is to foster global collaborative study and research that yields useful alternative energy solutions. More
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Bio-Info-Nano Research and Development Institute holds workshops on local electric microgrids
More than 30 participants spent one day of intense interaction at the UCSC Silicon Valley Center in the NASA Ames Research Park at Moffett Field, California. The sessions, which included formal presentations and discussion, addressed many key challenges of renewable energy, including: More