Kathryn Sullivan enshrined in National Aviation Hall of Fame, NIH grant supports breast cancer research, Eric Palkovacs awarded Excellence in Fisheries Education Award, and more...
SEPTEMBER 2023
This month in science:
Kathryn Sullivan enshrined in National Aviation Hall of Fame, NIH grant supports breast cancer research, Eric Palkovacs awarded Excellence in Fisheries Education Award, and more...
Kathryn Sullivan (Cowell ’73, Earth sciences) has gone places that most humans will never see in their lifetime. A trailblazer, barrier-breaker, scientist, and explorer, Sullivan was the first American woman to walk in space, the first woman to reach the deepest point of the ocean floor, and the only person to ever do both. Those accomplishments only crack the surface of her contributions to space, ocean, and Earth exploration.
In recognition, Sullivan was enshrined in the National Aviation Hall of Fame in Washington, DC, on September 22.
The state of California and the UC system recently awarded more than $9.5 million in funding to five UC Santa Cruz projects working to find solutions that advance climate resilience and social equity.
Get ready for an extraordinary event you won't want to miss - the Block Party on the Bluff at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center with Event Santa Cruz. Discover the new visitor experience with new science and interactivities, plus enjoy delicious food and live music. Please bring your friends and family along for the ride, and let's make some unforgettable memories together.
