UC Davis Joins Blockchain Research Initiative
UC Davis has joined an international consortium of universities to research the potential impact of blockchain technology. The consortium, called the Blockchain Research Initiative (BRI), is made up of leading universities including UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, and UC Santa Barbara.
Blockchain is a distributed database technology that allows for secure, transparent, and tamper-proof transactions. It has the potential to revolutionize how we do business and interact with the digital world.
UC Davis will be working on a project that will explore how blockchain can be used to improve food safety and quality. The project will also look at how blockchain can be used to verify the authenticity of food products.
"Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize a number of industries, and we are excited to join the BRI and explore its potential at UC Davis," said Jaya Balakrishnan, assistant vice chancellor for research and economic development at UC Davis. "Our project team is experienced in food safety and quality verification, and we are confident that blockchain can help us make important improvements in these areas."
The BRI consortium was founded in 2016 and is made up of leading universities across a range of disciplines. The consortium members are working together to develop research projects that will explore the potential impact of blockchain technology.
UC Berkeley Launches Blockchain Initiative
Blockchain technology has been making waves in the tech world lately, as it proves to be a secure and efficient way of handling transactions. Now, Berkeley has announced its own initiative aimed at developing the technology further.
The Berkeley Blockchain Initiative will focus on researching the potential applications of blockchain technology, as well as developing new protocols and tools. This will be done in collaboration with industry experts and other universities around the world.
The initiative is part of a broader effort by the university to become a leading center of blockchain research. In addition to the Berkeley Blockchain Initiative, the university also established the Center for Cryptocurrency Research and Development.
This move by Berkeley is likely to increase the demand for blockchain technology in the marketplace, as businesses look for ways to improve their security and efficiency.
UCLA Establishes Blockchain Institute
November 5, 2017
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has established a Blockchain Institute in order to "lead the way in research and education related to the transformative potential of blockchain technology."
The institute will work with faculty from across UCLA's campuses and with industry partners to explore the potential applications of blockchain technology, from digital identity to financial services.
"The University of California, Los Angeles is leading the way in research and education related to the transformative potential of blockchain technology," said Chancellor Gene Block. "We are excited to establish the Blockchain Institute at UCLA and to work with our faculty and industry partners to explore the many potential applications of this cutting-edge technology."
The Blockchain Institute is the latest initiative from the UCLA Digital Commerce Initiative, which was launched in 2013 to facilitate the growth of digital commerce on campus.
UC San Diego to Accept Bitcoin for Tuition
The University of California San Diego announced that it will now accept bitcoin for tuition payments. The university said it will use Coinbase to process the payments.
USC Offers Course on Blockchain Technology
The University of Southern California (USC) is now offering a course on blockchain technology. The course, which is open to students who are interested in technology, is scheduled to start on January 9 and will last for 12 weeks.
According to the official website of USC, the aim of the course is to provide students with a "solid understanding of blockchain technology and its associated applications." In addition, the course will focus on the different aspects of blockchain technology, including its history, development, and potential applications.
USC's course on blockchain technology is one of the first of its kind in the United States. It follows a similar course that was offered by Imperial College London in October 2017.
UC Irvine to Host Cryptocurrency Conference
UC Irvine will be hosting the first-ever cryptocurrency conference in the United States on September 26, 2019. The conference will explore the latest trends, technologies, and applications of cryptocurrencies and blockchain.
Cal State Fullerton to Offer Blockchain Certification
2018-01-26
Cal State Fullerton is set to offer a certification program in blockchain technology. The program, which is currently in development, will be offered to students in the fall semester of 2018.
The certification program will focus on both the technical and business aspects of blockchain technology. Students will be able to learn about the various applications of blockchain technology and the different ways that it can be used.
Cal State Fullerton is not the only university to offer a certification in blockchain technology. The University of Texas at Austin has also announced plans to offer a certification program in the same area.