Jacobs Institute Student Newsletter: October 23rd, 2025
Jacobs Institute Student Newsletter
UPCOMING@JACOBS
Jacobs Institute-organized events, news, and announcements—straight from the source.
TOMORROW! BERKELEY CERTIFICATE IN DESIGN INNOVATION INFO SESSION
Friday, October 24th | 3:00pm to 4:00pm | RSVP
Did you know you can gain an undergraduate certificate in Design Innovation at Berkeley? The Berkeley Certificate in Design Innovation (BCDI) assumes that innovation does not come from just one area of study, but requires the integration of many modes of technology, knowledge, and thought. Join this zoom to learn more about the BCDI and have your questions about fulfilling certificate requirements, future course availability, and more!
P.S. Hear from Cal Alumni what they think about the BCDI!
JULIA SOLANO - PORTALS OF PLACE: COMMUNITIES, RUINS AND BAMBOO
Monday, October 27, 5:30-6:30 PM ⋅ 310 Jacobs Hall (3rd Floor)
More Info & RSVP
Our next Design Field Notes speaker is Julia Solano, a multidimensional designer and maker whose work thrives at the intersection of art, technology, and futures. Julia has been expressing her design to shape what's next. From co-founding AI ventures to constructing bamboo community spaces, she architects both digital and physical worlds where people can re-imagine what's possible.
Julia founded Making Tangible and her practice's recurring themes and curiosities are participatory program design. She is also the Community Architect for The Tech We Want.
Free and open to the public. Casual reception and conversation to follow.
BERKELEY MASTER OF DESIGN VISIT DAY
Thursday, November 6th, 3-7 PM PDT in person at Jacobs Hall
Register by October 31st
Come experience UC Berkeley’s Master of Design (MDes) program in action! Choose one or all of these Visit Day sessions: tour our state-of-the-art Makerspace and MDes studio from 3-4pm; attend an info session from 4-5pm and meet MDes Faculty Associate Director, Kosa Goucher-Lambert; sit in on one of the required MDes courses on Technology Design Foundations from 5-7pm; and end the day with a social with current MDes students. Attend whichever part you can, and gain a first-hand understanding of UC’s only Master of Design program.
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THE DEFINITIVE LINKEDIN BOOTCAMP
Monday, November 2, 4-5 PM ⋅ Zoom
Whether you’re new to LinkedIn or have been on it for a decade or more, it’s essential that you master the foundational techniques that will turbocharge your career. And who better to lead your bootcamp than a former leader of LinkedIn’s Education team? After training millions of students and alumni around the world, Jeremy Schifeling will get your profile and networking strategy whipped into shape in no time.
What You'll Learn
Join us to discover...
The special $10,000 recruiter version of LinkedIn that can make or break your chances of getting noticed.
The two parts of your profile that drive most of LinkedIn’s search algorithm - and the one part that doesn’t matter (but that millions of users waste time on)!
The Boolean search techniques that can help you track down any company insider, 10Xing your chances of landing an interview.
And much more!
Why This Isn't a Standard Webinar (And Why You Should Join Live!)
As a former teacher, Jeremy makes sure that every session is highly engaging and that all his advice is 100% actionable. To see what you can expect, watch this welcome video from Jeremy and then get ready to:
Participate in live roleplays
Make changes to your LinkedIn profile that will immediately start attracting recruiters
Work on techniques that will 10X your chances of getting interviews at any organization
Plus, he’ll be giving away multiple copies of his #1 LinkedIn bestseller, Linked: Conquer LinkedIn. Get Your Dream Job. Own Your Future. But you need to join live in order to win!
Want to Get a Head Start?
Be sure to get your profile graded for free - so you know where to focus your efforts!
Berkeley Civic Innovation Challenge
Learn more and apply by Dec 1!
What: A high-energy 7-day innovation sprint culminating in pitches to Berkeley city leaders with feedback and awards (up to $4K per winning team). The CIC pairs UC Berkeley students together to co-design solutions to pressing civic challenges.
When: The deadline to apply is December 1. The design sprint will take place from January 30 to February 6.
Who: Open to all currently enrolled UC Berkeley graduate and undergraduate students.
Coding it Forward is offering a 10-week Winter Fellowship for aspiring public interest technologists. We’ll be placing talented early-career designers with the State of New Jersey and other locations to tackle pressing challenges. It's an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or those interested in taking a semester off for full-time work experience. The program will run from January through March 2026. Applications open TODAY, Tuesday, October 14th, and the deadline to apply is Sunday, October 26th. Interested candidates can learn more and access the application link here
Ready to build the future at the edge?
Join the Edge AI Contest by Edge Impulse, a global virtual hackathon running from October 30 – November 30, 2025! Whether you’re a student or a seasoned engineer, this is your chance to turn bold ideas into real-world solutions using machine learning at the edge.
Choose Your Challenge:
• Edge AI Application Track – Build innovative, real-world applications by integrating Edge Impulse models into hardware like Arduino, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi. Showcase your original thinking, problem-solving skills, and deployment capabilities at the edge.
• Model Development Track – Design and optimize high-performing ML models for audio, vision, or sensor data using Edge Impulse. Focus on accuracy, efficiency, and practical edge deployment.
$30,000 in prizes, plus special awards for creativity, community engagement, and real-world impact!
Important Dates:
• Submission Opens: October 30
• Deadline: November 30
• Winners Announced: December 8
Learn, build, and connect with a global community of innovators.
Introducing the CITRIS Responsible Technology Fellows program. If selected, you will participate in contributing to solutions from the perspectives of policy, governance, service delivery, digital inclusion, and adoption for how technology and digital tools can serve Californians, within the California Department of Technology (CDT) and / or other State departments.
Undergraduate and graduate students from the four CITRIS campuses (Berkeley, Davis, Merced and Santa Cruz) are eligible to apply. Most work will be remote, with the exception of two in-person meetings in Sacramento. Travel funds will be provided on an as-needed basis. The paid position will be for ~10/hours per week, January - May, 2026, at a salary of $25/hr. Applications due: October 24, 2025. https://lnkd.in/gibchJj4
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