Alumnus transforms movie characters with his digital wizardry

UCSC alumnus Dug Stanat is a digital puppet maker, transforming static computer-generated models into virtual marionettes in such movies as Shrek 2 and Madagascar. It's a big change from his college days, when he was the only person on his dorm floor with a personal computer. [More]

UCSC, Los Alamos establishing collaborative institute

A new collaborative institute for research and education in scientific data management will provide opportunities for UCSC graduate students to gain specialized experience and expertise. [More]