This month in science: Shadow the Scientists receives Heising-Simons Foundation grant, corpse flower blooms, elephant seal data reveal new features of marine heatwave ‘the Blob’, Bruce Macintosh appointed director of UC Observatories, job opportunities, and more... |
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ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS, UCSC NEWSCENTER |
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Shadow the Scientists (StS) started as a way to connect the public with on-the-ground scientific experiments amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The program quickly became a unique global initiative making cutting-edge astronomical and scientific research accessible to anyone, anywhere. Now with an over $700k grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation, StS will have an increased opportunity to make a lasting impact globally. |
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Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz, professor of astronomy and astrophysics at UC Santa Cruz, will be the faculty director of the Center for the Advancement of STEM Leadership, which was announced early last month. The center will be dedicated to establishing workplaces and learning environments that reflect our equity-forward values and allow the full human diversity of our nation and the world to meaningfully contribute to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. |
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Earlier this month, visitors to the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum had the opportunity to witness one of the most extraordinary phenomena in the plant world when a rare corpse flower opened its enormous, foul-smelling inflorescence. A corpse flower takes 7–10 years to begin its bloom cycle and, because it is native to Sumatra, Indonesia, it requires a tropical environment in order to thrive. The UC Santa Cruz Greenhouse staff thoughtfully cared for the plant since 2012 in the tropical greenhouse, located in the Jean H. Langenheim instructional facility on the rooftop of Thimann Labs on campus. |
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Sylvie Childress, UCSC Greenhouse Director |
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Shortly before blooming, the plant was relocated to the UCSC Arboretum to be displayed for the thousands of visitors eager to witness the rare event. “This was a wonderful partnership, because so many of our community members were able to view the flower and learn about some truly fascinating plant ecology,” says UCSC Greenhouse Director Sylvie Childress. UCSC Greenhouses and Arboretum are both open to the public and encourage visitors. These facilities aim to provide educational resources, offer unique experiences, and foster connections within the community. Visit their websites for hours, upcoming events, and more info. |
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Water’s Extreme Journey takes visitors on an exciting and important quest for clean water. Visitors experience the watershed as a water drop, exploring firsthand the science behind the water cycle. The exhibit will be open to the public starting September 3 through December 31. Seymour Center members are invited to join us on September 2 for a first look at the new exhibit. Become a member today to get access to this exclusive event! |
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Giving Day: November 2, 2022
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The UC Santa Cruz Division of Physical and Biological Sciences is committed to promoting student success, providing equitable access to research opportunities, and leading students to conduct high-impact science. You can help support our mission by donating to division-spanning fundraising priorities on Giving Day, November 2, 2022. The Dean’s Fund for Excellence allows donors to maximize their impact on student scholarships, equity and inclusion, research projects, and new research facilities in the sciences. The Undergraduate Research in Science & Technology (URST) program provides undergraduate students from any major to live on campus and work on research projects in science and technology. Watch for upcoming messages from the Dean to learn how you can participate in Giving Day 2022 on November 2nd. |
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