UCSC Silicon Valley Extension

⏳ Only 3 days left to apply for the Pre-College Summer Enrichment Program at University of California, Santa Cruz.

This summer, college-bound high school students can choose from three immersive, hands-on academic experiences designed to help them explore future careers while preparing for college-level learning:

🚀 Startup Entrepreneurship
Build a startup idea, develop a business model, and make your pitch.

🧬 Genomics in Action: Exploring the Viral World
Investigate genomics and viruses through collaborative scientific exploration.

🤖 Human-Centered AI: How AI Thinks / ML
Discover how artificial intelligence and machine learning shape the future.

Each 2–3 week program combines:
✔ College-level instruction
✔ Hands-on projects
✔ Mentorship from UC instructors
✔ Collaboration with motivated peers
✔ Real-world skill building

For families looking to make summer meaningful, these programs offer students a valuable preview of college academics and future career pathways.

📅 Application deadline: May 18
🎓 Ages 14–17

Tonight's Topic: OpenClaw, AI infrastructure, and hyperscale data centers
with Praveen Krishna, AI Program Chair at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension

Join us tonight for a free online discussion with **Praveen Krishna**, AI Program Chair at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension.

Topic: OpenClaw and the systems that support today’s AI tools
When: April 8 at, 6 pm PT

This welcoming conversation is a chance to learn how AI is changing the way people work and live, ask questions, and hear practical insights in a clear, accessible format.

We will also share a preview of our upcoming **half-day OpenClaw workshop on April 17. See comments for links to tonight’s event and the workshop.