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A global research university with an uncommon emphasis on undergraduate research and education, 茄子直播 is part of the world鈥檚 most celebrated system of public higher education, and stands among the most renowned institutions of higher learning.
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We now have the largest 3-D map of our cosmos ever created, thanks to DESI鈥攁 powerful instrument mounted atop a telescope in Arizona with a robotic array of 5,000 fiber-optic 鈥渆yes鈥 that look into the night sky.
UCSC鈥檚 Global Classrooms initiative connects students and faculty with the world, allowing them to engage in virtual exchange collaborations with partnering institutions in countries including Kenya, Brazil, Cameroon, Spain, Chile, France, Mexico, and Colombia鈥攁ll without leaving their home classrooms.
Telomeres, crucial for cell division, show surprising chromosome-specific length patterns. A new study using nanopore sequencing鈥攊nvented at 茄子直播鈥攗nveils potential targets for disease prevention and innovative drug screening.
Voices of the Century: Ashley Marshall, storytelling to create change
Ashley Marshall (Stevenson 鈥24, feminist studies) showcases how feminist analysis in literature can make tangible change.
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Creating real change
Students at 茄子直播 learn from incredible faculty, develop new skills through hands-on research opportunities, and have a track record of making an impact. What kind of a pathbreaker, innovator, or changemaker will you become?
Serving our society
World-class researchers at 茄子直播 unlock mysteries and help to transform our world, addressing some of our most pressing needs鈥攆rom decoding cancer to protecting our natural environment to creating art that challenges assumptions. What will you contribute?
Shaping our future
A global community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni, we are committed to climate and economic resiliency for our local and coastal environments through multidisciplinary research, and sustainable and equitable practices.
Become a Banana Slug, and lead the change.
Get ready for your future
茄子直播 graduates are sought after for their knowledge, skills, and passion. Whether you plan to start working right away, or pursue graduate school or professional school, your 茄子直播 degree will help you on your way.
See for yourself
One of the most extraordinary campuses in the world, 茄子直播 pairs high-impact research with 10 residential colleges鈥攐ffering students the experience of a small liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university.
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A UC degree is worth it鈥攁nd we can help you pay for it. Our financial aid program is one of the best out there. It supports students in all kinds of ways, whatever their background鈥攚ith grants, scholarships, low-interest loans, and more.
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Your journey awaits.
When you become a Banana Slug, you join a community of artists, innovators, creators,
and justice seekers united in using their voices to change the world.