Announcements
Happy Fall CAMP Scholars!
Come visit CAMP’s study areas and make the most of your study time! Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, located at 107 Rockwell Engineering Center. We look forward to seeing you soon!
CAMP Updates
CAMP Scholarship Applications
Thank you to all who applied for the Cynthia Brown STEM Scholarship, Nava Family CAMP Scholarship, Wendy Robello CAMP Scholarship, and the Edison STEM Transfer Scholarship! Students will be notified about the outcome of their review once a determination has been reached. The scholarship applications are now closed.
Leadership Spotlight
Meet Dr. Frances Diaz!
Dr. Frances Diaz is the director of the UC Irvine Counseling Center and a dedicated licensed psychologist focused on supporting student mental health and well-being. She is committed to helping students navigate both academic and personal challenges. Her passion for education, wellness, and mentorship is clear in the way she advocates for student success. Outside of work, she enjoys music, dancing, traveling, and spending time with her family.
In what capacity do you work for UC Irvine?
I am the director of the UC Irvine Counseling Center. I am a licensed psychologist, and I oversee the mental health services for our students.
How did you become involved with the CAMP program?
Many students eventually find their way into the counseling center. A lot of times, it has to do with some academic struggle or disconnect, or they feel like they are the only one having a really hard time in their major. I would say, “Have you heard about the CAMP program?” Several of them had never heard of it. I would explain that the program offers mentoring, tutoring, and support. I do think there is something critical about the CAMP program connecting students and creating a community of support so that nobody feels isolated.
When asked, I have come and done wellness workshops and programs, and I have sat on a panel before, though it has been a long time. I am always looking for ways that I can support the program, because I believe in its mission and what it is here to do, which is to really elevate students and help them believe that they can do this and that they deserve to be here.
What is your educational philosophy?
My educational philosophy is something I have been thinking about for a little while. I believe that education is extremely important. I really believe that knowledge is power. The more we can educate ourselves and learn information, the more we can develop our own opinions and truly understand the information that is coming at us. It should not just be whatever is told to us, but something we are able to think critically about.
I strongly believe in science, research, and data. While people’s opinions are important, it is essential to apply scientific rigor to explore where information is coming from, how we understand it, and how we make sense of it; that comes through education. Education comes from learning history, learning about world events, and learning so much about ourselves. I also think that education looks different for different people. Everybody’s pathway is a little different, and we are all different kinds of learners. Some of us are auditory, some are kinesthetic and need to apply things, and some are visual. There is so much information around us, and everything can be educational to some extent.
Why do you believe that undergraduate research is an important component of the student experience?
I believe that undergraduate research really helps provide students with a framework, and tool, so that they gain a deeper understanding; even if they do not ever want to continue being a researcher. Say they do not want to be in a lab in their future career, but they want to become a doctor, they have had the experience of understanding what is required to conduct solid research. The experience allows students to think critically about the results and identify the gaps. By having exposure to research as an undergraduate student they gain skills and abilities to think critically about the information they are learning. It also provides a foundation for how to apply those skills in the future.
What advice would you give students that may be afraid to communicate with faculty?
As an adult, I am sometimes afraid to communicate. It is important to know that faculty really do care. They are invested in what they are teaching, and want students to be successful. A faculty member cannot help a student if they have no idea what is going on. If there is a concept or something that a student does not understand – the faculty member cannot guess. They need the student to advocate for themselves and bring forward what they need.
The second piece of advice I would give to students who are afraid to communicate with faculty is that there may be alignment with something you are passionate about, and unless you have that conversation, you would never know. By having that conversation, the faculty member often remembers your interest. It can really expand your network. Faculty are human and they have been in your shoes, have sat in the same chairs, and have experienced the same challenges. As a director, I can tell you that the number of calls, consultations, and outreach I have received over the years from faculty members concerned about students is substantial. They genuinely care. Of course, there are always exceptions but the majority of faculty are invested in students. Take a deep breath and have the conversation. If you are unsure of how to do it, reach out to one of the mentors in CAMP, they can help guide you and make the connection. You can also come to the Counseling Center, and we will help you practice, through role play, those conversations with a faculty member.
What do you do for fun?
Oooh, fun! There are so many things. I love music, dancing, and concerts. As an undergraduate, for a brief period of time, I was a dance major. I love dancing for fun. I also love being with my family which is probably some of the most fun! We laugh, are silly, and just love to have a great time.
I also love to travel because I enjoy experiencing other cultures, countries, places, and new things.
What is your favorite movie and why?
Oh, this one is hard! It changes depending on the season. I would say this one is hard for me. I think one of the movies that I will watch a bazillion times is A Few Good Men. It is an older movie where a lawyer tries to prove whether two military guys are guilty of killing another person in their squad. I think I like that movie so much because everything looked like it was against them, and he had to follow his instincts to figure out what the data showed and how he could prove something. It is a movie that I really enjoy watching. I also like true crime. I enjoy understanding the forensics behind how something can be proven through DNA and what the science tells us about whether it really happened. I am also really into some kids’ movies right now. I just love Coco. I think it is such a beautiful, fun family movie. The music and the colors are amazing! I could watch it over and over again.
What is your favorite song and why?
My favorite artist is Marc Anthony. I listen to lots of salsa, merengue, and bachata. That is the music that is always in my house. In terms of a favorite song, it has nothing to do with that genre. It is actually “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong. I would say it feels a little heavy, but it is relevant for me these days. I am constantly trying to reconnect with things that are beautiful and joyful. It is hard right now; times are difficult for people; there is so much devastation and sadness. I am looking for moments that remind me that even in all this devastation, there are still a lot of beautiful things out there
What advice would you give students with respect to successfully navigating their STEM degree program?
Believe in yourself. The imposter phenomenon is real and it is important to believe that you can do this – and deserve to be here. Get support and help. Some of the most successful people in the world are not successful because they did everything by themselves. The more you can lean on and be part of a community to help you, the better. Pair up with somebody if you do not understand a subject. Reach out for mentoring, tutoring and talk to faculty. There is so much support here at UC Irvine. The tendency, especially in STEM programs, is to internalize and isolate – thinking that nobody understands because it is hard. It is hard, but you do not have to do it by yourself. Ultimately, you will have to take the test and do the work, but you can surround yourself with people who will lift you up and not tear you down.
To successfully navigate this, get yourself organized, believe in yourself, and reach out to your community for support. Those would be the three top things for me, believe, organize, and community. The fourth thing I would say is to be willing to shift. Sometimes we become fixed on a particular outcome or path. When it does not happen the way we expect, we get frustrated and miss other pathways to reach the same goal. It is important to re-evaluate and modify if needed.
Student Spotlight
Meet Ethen Garibay!
Ethen Garibay is a second-year Chemical Engineering student at UC Irvine with an interest in biomaterials and biomechanics, with a focus on exploring how these fields can be applied to innovate treatment techniques. Outside of his studies, Ethen enjoys outdoor activities such as kayaking, hiking, and camping with friends. He has a love for seafood and comedic movies like Spaceballs.
How long have you been involved with CAMP and what are some of the services you have utilized?
I have been involved with the CAMP program since I started UCI. I participated in the CAMP Summer Science Academy (CSSA) and it was a great experience. I got to meet a bunch of my friends and people I still talk to. Through CSSA, I learned about the broader campus and what CAMP has to offer; including their Computer Lab, available snacks, and scholarships. Since then, I have used the CAMP Computer Lab to get work done or decompress. The community, Dr. Harris, Ana, Leo, and all of you, really make it a great environment where I feel supported; and not just with a space, but also the people to talk to. That support is really important to me.
Are you part of any clubs? If so, which ones? Why is it important for you to get involved?
I am a part of AICHE, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. I am currently a student director, and I feel fulfilled in that role because I get to work with younger and older chemical engineers. In a school with a major that has so few students, it is important that we work together to build community especially in a major that is extremely difficult. We make sure to lift each other up and stay united as a cohort. That leads me into why I think it is important to get involved. Having a community of people around you changes your perspective and your experience. If it were not for the people around me, I would not be where I am; and I would not be so content with where I am in life. I think it is important to get involved to meet more people and build connections beyond just a chemical engineering club. I am also a part of MAES and Chem-E-Car. In those spaces, I meet many people that inspire me to do better in school.
What do you do for fun?
When I find free time, I love going outside and exploring outdoor experiences. Between kayaking and hiking I have recently learned how to ride a bike. I also enjoy spending time with friends. This past summer, I went on a trip with my friends, and we went camping. It was a chance to detach from the stress of school and from technology. Just getting a chance to break away from everything is honestly what I enjoy the most.
What is your favorite food?
My favorite food is poke, or any sort of seafood, because it reminds me of when I used to go to Mexico as a kid. We would go eat mariscos, and I love the taste of fresh fish. Poke really reminds me of that; it brings back memories of times at the beach and just relaxing.
Favorite movie? Why?
My favorite movie is an old movie called Spaceballs from the 1980s. It is a cheesy comedy movie by Mel Brooks. I watch it when I want to turn off my brain because I know every word. It is not particularly funny; it is more of an old dad-humor kind of comedy.
Favorite song? Why?
Currently, I would have to say “You Know What” by N.E.R.D., because of Pharrell Williams. I love music, I listen to it all day, every day. Music has a special place in my heart.
What advice would you give your fellow CAMP scholars about successfully navigating higher education?
My piece of advice would be to find what you like to do – and not to be afraid to try it. Personally, I started here with the CAMP in Computer Science and then transitioned to a different major. I did a complete 180 to Chemical Engineering, and I love it. I have found so much fulfillment in doing this. I have no idea where I would have been without it. I feel that if others take the time, and the chance, to discover what they want to do it makes everything else much easier; your path in higher education and in life. When you do something you love, it really becomes easier. I would have to say, with that in mind, believe in yourself, trust in yourself, and give yourself the chance to do something to better yourself.
Graduate Fellowships/Assistantships/Scholarships
Research Opportunities
REU Finder
REU Finder is a quick and easy way for students to find research opportunities. The site is divided into pages that list REU opportunities by year (freshmen, sophomore, junior and seniors as well as specific populations such as community college, international students, and undocumented students). REU Finder seeks to minimize extensive google searches to make it easy for students to identify programs that might be a good fit for.
NSF-Funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in active research across various fields funded by the National Science Foundation. Through REU, students participate in ongoing research projects or work on projects specifically developed for the program. The search page is designed to assist scholars in finding REU sites across the country. Click here to learn more.
Pathways to Science Summer Research Tool
The Pathways to Science research tool features over 700 summer research opportunities, many of which provide stipends, housing, and travel support. Click here to learn more.
UCSF Summer Research Training Program
UC San Francisco offers exciting summer research opportunities for undergraduate students in the health sciences. Students selected for summer research at UC San Francisco spend up to ten weeks working with UCSF faculty members on research projects. Participants in the program take part in seminars, lectures, and social events, creating a cohesive and supportive community. At the end of the program, students give presentations of their research and get valuable feedback from students, postdocs, and faculty at UCSF. The program runs from the last weekend in May until the first weekend in August. Click here for more information.
Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard
During this 10-week program, Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard (SROH) interns conduct research and participate in discussions with Cambridge-based Harvard faculty, build their presentation and research discussion skills, and take part in field trips with other Harvard summer programs. Students in the program live in Harvard housing and enjoy access to the outstanding resources of the university. Click here to learn more.
Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program
The goal of the eight-week Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR) is to provide high school students with hands-on experience in basic research alongside Stanford faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and researchers on medically-oriented projects. The program aims to increase interest in biological sciences and medicine while helping students understand how scientific research is performed. For more information click here.
Scholarships
UCI Scholarship Opportunities Program
UCI encourages high-achieving undergraduates to compete for prestigious scholarships, grants, and fellowships and to start learning about these opportunities as early as possible. The Scholarship Opportunities Program (SOP) provides information on a curated selection of prestigious national and international awards, including funded research and study opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students. The SOP also supports UCI’s application and nomination processes for awards that require university endorsement. Additionally, the staff offer individual and group counseling, host workshops, assist with CVs, and edit Statements of Purpose and research/project proposals.
The Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program awards science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) scholarships to hundreds of incoming college freshmen, current college students, and current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees every year. The SMART Scholarship is a merit-based opportunity for student’s pursuing STEM degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. To apply, students must submit their applications online by the specified deadline.
Application Deadline: December 5, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. EST
ASHRAE Society Scholarship Program
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) offers multiple scholarships each year. These scholarships are funded by ASHRAE, a leading professional association dedicated to advancing the design and construction of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
Application Deadline: Monday, December 1, 2025
TMCF | Sallie Mae Fund Completing the Dream Gap Scholarship
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and The Sallie Mae Fund are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending an accredited post-secondary institution. One Hundred Seventy (170) students completing a two-year, four-year, or trade/vocational certificate/certification program will be selected to receive a gap scholarship of $2,500 for the 2025-2026 academic school year. Selected students must be in good academic standing but at risk of not returning to or graduating/completing due to an outstanding financial need, and/or emergency situation that leads to a financial aid crisis.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2025
EPP/Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship
The EPP/Ernest F. Holling Scholarship provides students with an academic award of $9,500 per year for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time, paid summer internship opportunity at any NOAA facility nationwide. The award also includes funding to present summer internship research at two national scientific conferences. This scholarship is available to students studying engineering, meteorology, biological sciences, social sciences, physical science, and other NOAA mission-relevant disciplines while in their second year in a four-year academic program or third year of a five-year undergraduate program.
Application Deadline: Fall 2025
Internships
JPL Year-Round Internship Program
The JPL Year-Round Internship Program provides both part-time and full-time internship positions at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) throughout the academic year and during the summer. This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). Interns are paired with JPL scientists or engineers who act as mentors, guiding them through projects that are critical to NASA and JPL missions. This hands-on experience allows students to gain valuable knowledge in their field while contributing to cutting-edge research and technology. For more details and to apply, click here.
Application Deadline: No deadline, Rolling basis
NRC Research Associateship Programs
The NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) offer prestigious postdoctoral and senior research awards to support promising scientists and engineers. These programs provide exceptional research opportunities at federal laboratories and affiliated institutions, including mentorship, access to cutting-edge facilities, and the chance to impact government policy. Designed to advance the research careers of associates, RAP offers a comprehensive experience tailored to career development. Click here to learn more and apply.
Application Deadline: November 3, 2025
NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP)
This program is for college, graduate and professional students interested in exploring careers in research and healthcare. These are full-time research positions within one of the NIH Institutes and Centers (IC) in the NIH Intramural Research Program. Summer interns work in a research group directed by a Principal Investigator (PI). Students interested in biology, engineering, epidemiology, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, nursing, physics, computer science, bioinformatics, and other health-related fields are invited to apply. Click here to learn more about the program and information sessions.
Application Deadline: Application will open November 2025
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship
SLAC partners with the US Department of Energy to fund a paid SULI (Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship) program. The SULI summer intern program has research opportunities in physics, chemistry, biology, materials and environmental sciences, astrophysics, scientific computing, and many engineering fields. Please contact Hillary Freeman (hillary@slac.stanford.edu) with any questions.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)
SHPEP is a national program funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation with direction and technical assistance provided by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the American Dental Education Association (ADEA). SHPEP is a free summer enrichment program for college freshman and sophomores focused on improving access to information and resources for college students interested in the health professions. SHPEP’s goal is to strengthen the academic proficiency and career development of students.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 5, 2026
Fellowships
Public Health Laboratory Fellowship Program
The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) collaborate to offer a range of laboratory fellowship programs designed to train and prepare scientists for careers in public health laboratories and support public health initiatives. The Public Health Laboratory Fellowship Program features a competency-based core curriculum while providing fellows with the opportunity to specialize in a particular focus area. Fellowships typically last one year, with the possibility of a second year based on the specific fellowship and available funding. APHL also offers flexible start dates to accommodate both fellows and their mentors. Click here to learn more and apply.
Application Deadline: No deadline, Rolling basis
The GEM Fellowship provides exceptional opportunities for MS and Ph.D. students by connecting them with leading engineering and science firms and top universities across the nation. This fellowship is aimed at enhancing career prospects in industry at the graduate level, particularly in research and development, product development, and other advanced technical roles. Additionally, GEM offers valuable exposure to academic career opportunities. Click here to discover more about this fellowship.
Application Deadline: Multiple GEM fellowships, Varies
Caltech Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
The Caltech Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program offers undergraduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) an opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research at JPL and Caltech. Participants collaborate with mentors to define and develop a research project, write a proposal, and carry out their research over a 10-week summer internship. At the end of the program, students submit a technical paper and give an oral presentation at a professional-style symposium. The program also includes enrichment activities such as tours, lectures, and career advisement. Click here for more details and to apply.
Application Deadline: No deadline, Rolling basis
Research Experience Fellowship (REF)
The Research Experience Fellowship (REF) provides recognition to UCI undergraduates from all majors engaged in UCI faculty-mentored research projects or creative activities being carried out up to one year (fall 2025 through summer 2026), or until graduation, whichever comes first. Upon selection, students become UROP Fellows and continuing students present their project at the UC Irvine Undergraduate Research Symposium in May after receiving their award.
Application Deadline: Friday, November 3, 2025
STEM Student Org. Corner
American Medical Women’s Association Undergraduate Division (AMWAUCI)
Biomedical Engineering Society
MAES Latinos in Science and Engineering
Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS)
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Pre-Veterinary and Animal Wellness Association (PAWA)
Public Health Association (PHA)
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Women in Information and Computer Sciences (WICS)
Did You Know…
Did you know that the UCI Department of Chemistry offers FREE peer tutoring via Zoom to students taking General Chemistry courses such as Chem 1A or Chem 1B. The department also has another set of peer tutors that can assist with Organic Chemistry (Chem 51B). It is important to utilize these resources as they are meant to help you be successful in the course! The Department of Physics also has free tutoring for Physics 2, 7 series, and 3 series. The tutors are the teaching assistants (TAs) for the courses. Additionally, the Department of Mathematics also has TAs and graduate students offering free virtual tutoring for Math 1A/1B and Math 2A/2B.
Upcoming Events
Engaging Equity: Navigating Power and Privilege
November 17, 2025
1:00PM-2:20PM
Via Zoom
Join the Office of Inclusive Excellence to explore how power and privilege operate on personal, interpersonal, social, and institutional levels. Learn to recognize and interrogate privilege and marginalization and identify strategies for disrupting the foundations of inequity. Visit inclusion.uci.edu to learn more about the entire workshop series and upcoming events. We hope you will join us as we learn, grow, and work together to foster an inclusive and understanding diverse community. Click here to register.
2025 Día de los Muertos
Monday, November 3, 2025
4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Irvine Barclay Theatre
UC Irvine School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences is proud to be a sponsor of UC Irvine’s 2025 Día de los Muertos event!
Join the school for a day of celebration, education, and representation!
MSE 298 Seminar: Electrocatalysis as Enabling Technology for Decarbonization
Thursday, November 6, 2025
2:00 PM-3:20 PM
McDonnell Douglas Engineering Auditorium (MDEA)
Plamen Atanassov, Ph.D.
Chancellor’s Professor, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
University of California, Irvine
Discover how advances in electrocatalysis are paving the way for cleaner energy systems. This seminar will present a conceptual path to enable net-zero emissions energy systems and improve human health and prosperity by transforming the chemical, manufacturing, and energy sectors through electro-chemical engineering of the Hydrogen, Carbon, and Nitrogen Cycles. The central convergent theme is the urgent need to address the decarbonization of manufacturing and chemical sectors, using the means of basic science and engineering integration with technoeconomic and socio-economic analysis, practiced dynamically over the network of multiple economic nodes, to inform and direct the scientific and engineering effort to the maximum impact.
Observing the Universe with Your Phone
Thursday, November 6, 2025
7:30PM
ISEB 1010
Daniel Whiteson, Ph.D.
Professor, Physics & Astronomy
In this talk, Professor Whiteson will explore how the next breakthrough in fundamental physics might come from the device in your pocket. Through the CRAYFIS (Cosmic Rays Found in Smartphones) project, he is working to transform billions of smartphones into a planet-sized detector for ultra-high-energy cosmic rays – particles nearly a billion times more energetic than anything we can produce on Earth. Click here to register.
Department of Population Health and Disease Prevention Speaker Series: A Capturing Patient Reported Outcomes in Cancer Care: Why, Who, What, When, & How
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
10:30AM – 12:30PM
College of Health Sciences, Sue Gross Auditorium
David Cella, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, Feinberg School of Medicine
Northwestern University
For decades, patient reported outcomes (PROs) have been collected in oncology clinical research, including clinical trials. More recently, PROs are being collected in the context of clinical care. Why is this happening with increased frequency? Who benefits from routine collection of patient symptoms and function? What exactly should be measured? When should it be done, and how does one integrate the information into the patient record? Dr. Cella will discuss these and other questions. Click here to register.
MSE 298 Seminar: Intelligent Learning Strategies for Thermal Science in the AI
Thursday, November 13, 2025
2:00PM – 3:20PM
McDonnell Douglas Engineering Auditorium (MDEA)
Yoonjin Won, Ph.D.
Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
University of California, Irvine
Multiphase phenomena are observed in our everyday life in nature and many industrial applications, ranging from dew condensation on insects, water harvesting, electronics cooling, climatology prediction, hydrogen generations and manufacturing. This talk will briefly discuss potential game-changing innovations for electronics cooling in the heat transfer domain and will highlight examples demonstrating how AI technologies enable learning, understanding and prediction of the dynamic nature of multiphase phenomena. AI-driven algorithms can analyze vast amounts of data from sensors embedded in electronic devices, predicting thermal behaviors and dynamically adjusting cooling mechanisms.
CEE Seminar: Uncertainty in the Vulnerability of Metro Transit Networks – A Global Perspective on Infrastructure Resilience
Friday, November 14, 2025
3:00PM – 4:20PM
McDonnell Douglas Engineering Auditorium (MDEA)
Nazanin Tajik, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Mississippi State University
Urban metro systems are vital to economic productivity and daily mobility, yet they are increasingly exposed to disruptions from technical failures, natural hazards and targeted attacks. Traditional approaches to measuring vulnerability often reduce complex transit systems to a single score, overlooking the variability and uncertainty inherent in real-world disruptions. This talk introduces a new framework for quantifying uncertainty in metro transit vulnerability through a systematic analysis of 50 global metro systems.
Query Processing on Tensor Computation Runtimes
Friday, November 21, 2025
1:00PM – 2:00PM
Donald Bren Hall (DBH) 3011
Matteo Interlandi, Ph.D.
Gray Systems Lab (GSL) at Microsoft
The huge demand for computation in artificial intelligence (AI) is driving unparalleled investments in new hardware and software systems for AI. In this talk, Dr. Interlandi will present how databases can ride the wave of innovation happening in the AI space thanks to Tensor Query Processor (TQP). TQP is the first AI-native SQL query processor leveraging AI frameworks for: (1) efficiently running SQL queries on GPUs; (2) scale out query execution on clusters of GPU nodes; and (3) bring new multi-modal capabilities into SQL.