This month in science:
PBS highlights multi-generational elephant seal research; how we facilitate migration of Chinook salmon; Eric Palkovacs appointed director of IMS, and more.
In late June, PBS aired a new episode of "Changing Seas," which highlights how UC Santa Cruz scientists study the life cycles of northern elephant seals and ocean health. The show follows researchers and explorers as they study marine life, ocean ecosystems, and the impact of human activities. Filmed largely at Año Nuevo State Park, the episode dives into 50 years of elephant seal research, spanning three human generations and seven generations of seals.
Owen Moosman, a molecular, cell, and developmental biology major, was among the more than 4,600 undergraduates who walked across the commencement stage in June. See how UC Santa Cruz gave him access to high-level genetics research and provided him with degree-defining experiences.
Yulianna Ortega, director of STEM Diversity Research Programs, has been chosen for the Linton-Poodry Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Leadership Institute in Washington, D.C. This prestigious program is the nation's premier training for motivated scientists, laying the foundation for them to lead institutional transformation.
The Seymour Center will host "The NEXTies: Earth and Sea," an evening celebrating the environmental pioneers who’ve made Santa Cruz a leader in climate resilience. It's a new event, and nominations are now open until Sunday, August 3. Submit yours now
for the "Brainwave Award," "Eco Impact Award," and other categories.
