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Hosted out of the Student Affairs and Success divisional office, UCSC Slugcast is a way for students to learn more about campus resources, services, and student stories no matter where they are. Join our team of student podcasters every week to hear interviews, news, and stories about slug life at UCSC.

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Hosted out of the Student Affairs and Success divisional office, UCSC Slugcast is a way for students to learn more about campus resources, services, and student stories no matter where they are. Join our team of student podcasters every week to hear interviews, news, and stories about slug life at UCSC.

    Ecology, Biodiversity, and eDNA with Ajith Serensinghe of CALeDNA

    Ecology, Biodiversity, and eDNA with Ajith Serensinghe of CALeDNA

    In this episode, slugcaster Ben Ruef interviews Ajith Serensinghe, project lead for the California Institute for Biodiversity at CALeDNA based here at UC Santa Cruz. The discussion dives into Ajith's journey of pursuing nature-focused science and aiming to make an impact in measuring and maintaining Biodiversity.

    Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

    • 41 min
    What Does it Mean to Read Deeply? All About the 2024 Deep Read Program

    What Does it Mean to Read Deeply? All About the 2024 Deep Read Program

    Readers unite! Spring quarter is the time for the Humanities Institute's annual Deep Read Program. This episode is all about how to get involved and the book for this year, Trust by Hernan Diaz.

    Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

    • 6 min
    Science Weekly 11

    Science Weekly 11

    Hey everyone! Join Maia for this quick marine conservation-themed Science Weekly episode!

    Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

    • 3 min
    Complete breakdown of Baskin Day, Cornucopia, and Engineering Week

    Complete breakdown of Baskin Day, Cornucopia, and Engineering Week

    Are you having trouble distinguishing between various events? Don’t miss today’s episode where we explore the range of events hosted by the school and the Baskin School of Engineering!
    Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.
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    • 4 min
    Science Weekly 10

    Science Weekly 10

    Hey everyone! Join us for this new episode of Science Weekly with your host Maia where she interviews Sheyna Burns and her team live from the farm! They discuss sustainable energy, verticle farming, and pursuing innovation here on campus. Tune in to enjoy!

    Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

    • 17 min
    Desi Telescope Project

    Desi Telescope Project

    Xochitl dives into the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) and has helped us understand the universe's growth!

    Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

    • 3 min

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