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Certificates + Specializations

Applied Bioinformatics Specialization

Applied Bioinformatics Specialization

Available now

Learn critical applied Bioinformatics skills

Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions Specialization

Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions Specialization

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Learn about Local Climate Change Solutions Today

Big Data Specialization

Big Data Specialization

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Unlock Value in Massive Datasets

Bioinformatics Specialization

Bioinformatics Specialization

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Journey to the Frontier of Computational Biology

Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education Specialization

Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education Specialization

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Teach Computational Thinking

Data Structures and Algorithms Specialization

Data Structures and Algorithms Specialization

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Master Algorithmic Programming Techniques

Drug Development Product Management Specialization

Drug Development Product Management Specialization

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Drugs: From Target Discovery to Patients

Interaction Design Specialization

Interaction Design Specialization

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Learn how to design great user experiences

Internet of Things and AI Cloud Specialization

Internet of Things and AI Cloud Specialization

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Build Your Own Internet of Things

Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science Specialization

Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science Specialization

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Learn the language of Computer Science

Learn to Teach Java Specialization

Learn to Teach Java Specialization

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Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond Specialization

Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond Specialization

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Develop Powerful Interactive Software

Object Oriented Programming in Java Specialization

Object Oriented Programming in Java Specialization

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Grow Your Portfolio as a Software Engineer

Python Data Products for Predictive Analytics Specialization

Python Data Products for Predictive Analytics Specialization

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Build Predictive Systems with Accuracy

Teaching Impacts of Technology in K-12 Education Specialization

Teaching Impacts of Technology in K-12 Education Specialization

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Teach Impacts of Computing in K-12

Courses


Alexander S. Kulikov

Alexander S. Kulikov

Professor
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Amarnath Gupta

Amarnath Gupta

Director, Advanced Query Processing Lab
San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC)
Andrea Zonca

Andrea Zonca

HPC Applications Specialist
San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC)
Beth Simon

Beth Simon

Teaching Professor
Education Studies
Chase Crossno, MPH

Chase Crossno, MPH

Chase Crossno, MPH, DEI Consultant
Christine Alvarado

Christine Alvarado

Associate Teaching Professor
Computer Science and Engineering
Daniel M Kane

Daniel M Kane

Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Science and Engineering / Department of Mathematics
Dr. Stephen Mayfield

Dr. Stephen Mayfield

Professor of Molecular Biology
University of California San Diego
Elizabeth Gerber

Elizabeth Gerber

Associate Professor, Co-director of the Research Cluster at the Segal Design Institute
McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science (Segal Design Institute), School of Communication, Kellogg School of Management (by courtesy), School of Education and Social Policy (by courtesy)
Evonne Kaplan-Liss, MD MPH

Evonne Kaplan-Liss, MD MPH

Director, Center for Compassionate Communication, Sanford Institute for Empathy & Compassion
Ganz Chockalingam

Ganz Chockalingam

Principal Engineer
Qualcomm Institute of Calit2, UC, San Diego
Harinath Garudadri

Harinath Garudadri

Associate Research Scientist
Qualcomm Institute of Calit2, UC, San Diego
Ilkay Altintas

Ilkay Altintas

Chief Data Science Officer
San Diego Supercomputer Center
Ira "Ike" Levine

Ira "Ike" Levine

Professor, Natural and Applied Sciences
University of Southern Maine
Jacob O. Wobbrock

Jacob O. Wobbrock

Professor
The Information School
Joseph D. Ma

Joseph D. Ma

Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy
Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Julian McAuley

Julian McAuley

Assistant Professor
Computer Science
Kathryn (Kadee) Winters, MD

Kathryn (Kadee) Winters, MD

Assistant Clinical Professor, UCSD School of Medicine
Palliative Care
Leo Porter

Leo Porter

Professor
Computer Science and Engineering
Mai Nguyen

Mai Nguyen

Lead for Data Analytics
San Diego Supercomputer Center
Marcy McGinnis

Marcy McGinnis

Media Consultant, Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion
Mia Minnes

Mia Minnes

Assistant Teaching Professor
Computer Science and Engineering
Michael Levin

Michael Levin

Lecturer
Computer Science
Michael Levin

Michael Levin

Visiting Scholar
Computer Science
Mikhail Rayko

Mikhail Rayko

Senior Researcher
Center For Algorithmic Biotechnology
Natasha Balac, Ph.D.

Natasha Balac, Ph.D.

Interdisciplinary Center for Data Science
Qualcomm Institute/CalIT2
Neil Rhodes

Neil Rhodes

Adjunct Faculty
Computer Science and Engineering
Niema Moshiri

Niema Moshiri

Associate Teaching Professor
Computer Science & Engineering
Nikolay Vyahhi

Nikolay Vyahhi

Visiting Scholar
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Paul Rodriguez

Paul Rodriguez

Research Programmer
San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC)
Pavel  Pevzner

Pavel Pevzner

Professor
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Peter Karp

Peter Karp

Technical Director Artificial Intelligence Center
Phillip Compeau

Phillip Compeau

Visiting Researcher
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Rob Knight

Rob Knight

Professor
Pediatrics and Computer Science & Engineering. Director, Center for Microbiome Innovation, University of California, San Diego
Sabeel Mansuri

Sabeel Mansuri

Software Engineer
Amazon
Scott  Klemmer

Scott Klemmer

Professor
Cognitive Science & Computer Science
Timothy Goldman, MA

Timothy Goldman, MA

Sr. Instructional Designer
UC San Diego Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion
Valeri Lantz-Gefroh, MFA

Valeri Lantz-Gefroh, MFA

Director of Communication Education, Sanford Institute for Empathy & Compassion
Vikram Sirupurapu

Vikram Sirupurapu

Master’s Student
Williams S. Ettouati, Pharm.D.

Williams S. Ettouati, Pharm.D.

Managing Director, Master of Science in Drug Development & Product Management
Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences