Author Archive: UC Tech News

EVENT: Navigating Tech Careers at UC – Fireside Chat May 27 – REGISTER NOW

May 27 - navigating tech careers at UC - register now

Careers that focus on and/or require technical skills are fast-evolving. There are many questions about the types of skills that are important to success (managerial vs technical), and where one can find/create opportunities to thrive professionally in a complex landscape,…
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NEWS: Womxn Rock IT 2025 – the women driving change at information technology at UC

Women who rock IT

The UC Womxn in Technology (WIT) Committee is excited to highlight the remarkable contributions of women in IT across the UC system through the annual “UC Womxn Rock IT” blog article. This year, the local WIT chapters nominated either an…
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EVENT: Generative AI and the Art of the Possible: Upskilling for the Future – May 21 – REGISTER NOW

AI Webinar Series - May 21 - Register now

As AI reshapes education, faculty must move beyond the hype to understand its real-world impact in the classroom. This webinar explores AI’s promise and challenges, offering practical strategies for integrating AI effectively. Educators will gain insights from real-world case studies,…
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NEWS: Leveraging AI for sustainability: UC thought-leaders share their views on the challenges and opportunities inherent in emerging technologies on Earth Day

Earth Hour Recap

Technology and innovation play an increasingly important role in shaping solutions for sustainability. Key figures from the University of California system recently gathered with the UC Tech community* and  shared their insights from the perspectives of research, commercialization, administration and…
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NEWS: Monte Ratzlaff named Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the University of California System 

Monte Ratzlaff

Monte Ratzlaff has been promoted to the position of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the University of California system. Ratzlaff previously served as interim CISO from 2021 to 2022 and again assumed the interim role beginning in 2023. In…
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EVENT: Earth Day celebration & discussion – How tech will shape cleantech and sustainability – April 22 – REGISTER NOW

Earth Day - 4/22 - Register Now

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on responsible technology in today’s complex digital landscape. We’ll explore how AI and emerging technologies intersect with sustainability, climate tech, and our collective responsibility for the planet’s health.

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EVENT: Process Palooza at UC San Diego August 6-7 – REGISTER NOW

Process Palooza

Registration is now open for Process Palooza 2025. Hosted by UC San Diego, Process Palooza is a high-energy collaborative experience showcasing and celebrating the power of continuous improvement. This year’s theme, Optimizing -> Transforming -> Disrupting, highlights how the convergence…
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