CITRIS and the Banatao Institute (CITRIS) is recruiting for a postdoctoral scholar position in health technology (CITRIS Health). CITRIS Postdoctoral Scholar, Health Initiative, UC Berkeley […]
CITRIS
How the Paris climate accord is becoming reality at UC
The University of California launched its Carbon Neutrality Initiative in 2013, aiming to reach that target by 2025. But the big question has been how. Now, a […]
Six new startups join the CITRIS Foundry for spring 2018
Following another highly-competitive selection round, CITRIS Foundry welcomes six new startups into our program at UC Berkeley. The Spring 2018 cohort is commercializing inventions and […]
Yali’s opens in Qualcomm Cafe at CITRIS headquarters
Qualcomm Cafe will be returning to the UC Berkeley campus with a soft opening on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. The cafe is reopening under a […]
SVLink: UC Santa Cruz tech incubator offers convenient access to Silicon Valley
UC Santa Cruz has launched a new tech incubator, SVLink, based at the Silicon Valley campus in Santa Clara. Review of applications for up to […]
Keeping robots friendly: Meet the woman teaching AI about human values
Forbes: “Computer scientist and robotics engineer Anca Dragan has a cool name, an impressive CV and an important job: ensuring that our interactions with robots and other artificially intelligent agents are positive ones,” says this profile of one of CITRIS’s most prominent A.I. researchers, working in the Center for Human-compatible A.I. at CITRIS.
CITRIS Silicon Valley Forum presents tech research and industry experts
CITRIS Silicon Valley Forum: Visionary entrepreneur Thomas M. Siebel of C3 IoT and robotics pioneer Ken Goldberg of UC Berkeley are among the speakers lined […]
CITRIS test beds to be utilized in new CEC partnership
The test beds at CITRIS (Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society) and the Banatao Institute in Sutardja Dai Hall, CIEE (California […]
Why AI won’t overtake the world, but is worth watching
CITRIS People and Robots Director Ken Goldberg and CITRIS researcher Pieter Abbeel forecast the future of artificial intelligence in this industry overview. “People who actually […]
Berkeley High suits up at Marvell NanoLab
Three Berkeley High students donned cleanroom suits at the Marvell NanoLab at CITRIS for a summer program designed to inspire young women to consider careers in science. “A rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience,” says professor and program founder Tsu-Jae King Liu.
Athena Awards cap 2017 Women in Tech symposium
The 2017 Women in Tech Symposium gathered 150 women and allies gathered in Santa Clara on November 30 to celebrate those who aim to increase the participation of women in tech.
Kurt D. Bettenhausen joins CITRIS Advisory Board
CITRIS is honored to welcome Kurt D. Bettenhausen to our Advisory Board. Kurt D. Bettenhausen is Senior Vice President and the global Automation & Control Technology […]
Global Lives Project Receives Multivenue Presentation on UC Berkeley Campus Throughout 2017-18
The Global Lives Project is now at UC Berkeley! The Global Lives Project presents life experiences from cultures and communities around the world. This presentation […]
3D Orchards: UC Researcher Turns Farms Into Virtual Reality
3D Orchards: Virtual reality meets agriculture in the article below featuring CITRIS Researcher Dr. YangQuan Chen and the UC Merced MESA lab. Farmers are relying more and more […]
GoFab: CITRIS Invention Lab launches 3D printer lending library
Five years ago, CITRIS launched the first makerspace on the UC Berkeley campus: the CITRIS Invention Lab. This fall, the CITRIS Invention Lab is announcing its […]
Global Lives Project Exhibit at the CITRIS Tech Museum
Check out the latest exhibit in the CITRIS Tech Museum: The Global Lives Project The Global Lives Project Exhibit is a video library of the […]
In the Future, Warehouse Robots Will Learn on Their Own
Berkeley roboticist Ken Goldberg, director of CITRIS People and Robots, describes how machine learning can accelerate the use of robots in manufacturing, which could drive […]
Apply for Smogathon 2017
Do you want to fight air pollution and win $100,000? Apply for Smogathon 2017 by August 15th! On October 3rd, BERC will be hosting a […]
Enel Global Internship Program
CITRIS Partner Enel is now accepting applications for its internship program. More information below about the opportunity. WHO are we looking for? We are looking […]
UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol T. Christ Tours CITRIS Facilities
On June 16, 2017, UC Berkeley Chancellor-Designate Carol T. Christ visited CITRIS and learned about our labs and programs. CITRIS welcomed UC Berkeley Chancellor-Designate Carol […]
Tech Pride: Celebrations and Challenges for LGBT Members of the Tech Community
“Despite widely adopted non-discrimination protections and benefit coverage for same-sex couples, LGBT employees as a cohort may still be under-recognized,” says Camille Crittenden, Deputy Director […]
CITRIS Foundry Welcomes Four New Pioneering Startups for Spring 2017
After another highly-competitive selection round, CITRIS Foundry welcomes four pioneering companies into our accelerator program. The newest cohort is commercializing deep technology innovations within the […]
Big Ideas Competition 2017 IT for Society Category Winners Announced
CITRIS and the Banatao Institute are pleased to announce four winners in the ‘IT for Society’ category of the annual Big Ideas competition. This category […]
Announcing Inaugural Student Awardees in CITRIS Tech for Social Good Program
CITRIS and the Banatao Institute announce 16 student-led projects that won competitive funding in Spring 2017. In parallel with the successful CITRIS Seed Funding Program […]