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
NASA Ames and UCSC Researchers Plan a Collaborative Astrobiology Center
Nov 11 - Three dozen university and NASA researchers spent Veteran's Day at the UCSC Arboretum developing a common vision for a UCSC Astrobiology Center. [More...]
Summer Interns Gain Research Experience in Silicon Valley Nanotech Labs
Aug 24 - Dozens of students gained valuable experience in nanotechnology and energy research labs this summer through an internship program at the Advanced Studies Laboratories (ASL), a collaborative partnership led by UC Santa Cruz and NASA Ames Research Center. [More...]
$1B Moffett Field Project in Mountain View Down to 2 Bidders
Jul 31 - The opportunity to develop a signature project estimated to cost "north of $1 billion" at Moffett Field with NASA Ames Research Center is whittled down to two developers. A team led by TMG Partners of San Francisco and another by Lowe Enterprises Inc. of Los Angeles will compete for the role of master developer on a 77-acre residential/technological/academic campus project. [More..]
UCSC Extension in Silicon Valley opens new Santa Clara facility
Sept 16, 2009 - 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...]