Connecting UCSC students with industry to launch STEM careers
Six talented University of California, Santa Cruz MESA students connected with industry professionals in San Diego during an invite-only STEM conference.
Six talented University of California, Santa Cruz MESA students connected with industry professionals in San Diego during an invite-only STEM conference.
The Baskin School of Engineering Business Strategy and Information Systems course, offered in the spring, provides undergraduate students real-world experience and valuable technical skills through community-engaged consultancy projects.
Degree Program: Robotics Engineering, B.S.
Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Hometown: Palm Desert, CA
“Being given a problem and being able to approach it in any way that I see fit is incredibly freeing and fun.”
Degree Program: Computer Science, B.S.
Department: Computer Science and Engineering
Hometown: Menlo Park, CA
“Having a community of other students striving for the same goal as yourself gives you that foundation for success.”
Degree Program: Computer Engineering, B.S.
Department: Computer Science and Engineering
Hometown: Santa Rosa, CA
“What I like best about being an engineering major would be the amount of flexibility we are given to express our creativity into creating solutions to problems individuals can use in the real world.”
Student-centered programming and professional teaching development workshops support inclusive learning and teaching in STEM classrooms.
The annual event underscores the value of industry partnerships and how they provide unique opportunities for Baskin Engineering students to develop and hone their soft and hard skills in preparation for impactful, successful careers.
Degree Program: Computer Science, B.S.
Department: Computer Science and Engineering
“This whole evolution of technology fascinates me, and I want to find ways that I can contribute to innovation that improves our quality of life.”
The program began virtually last summer, offering an opportunity for students abroad to participate in innovative research projects with UC Santa Cruz faculty.
The awardees will be honored at an in-person celebratory reception, scheduled for June 1.
Degree Program: Computer Science, B.S.
Department: Computer Science and Engineering
Hometown: San Jose, CA
I love the opportunities available to engineering students.
As they consider the UC Santa Cruz Baskin School of Engineering, prospective and newly admitted students get a unique look into the Baskin experience through peer-led tours.