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Students Learn Plant Breeding, Gain Career Experience

Jocelyn C Anderson — July 06, 2026 - 9:00am

How does plant breeding support organic farming? Students are developing new crops that help organic farmers grow healthy, strong plants.

To Be or Not To Be ... in Virtual Reality

Jocelyn C Anderson — June 08, 2026 - 8:57am

How can virtual reality help people learn tough topics? This 51�ԹϺ�� Davis class explores immersive, experiential learning with Shakespeare.

Students Help Digitize 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Fine Arts Collection

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — March 23, 2026 - 8:45am

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Students Uncover History of a Little-Known Black Community in Woodland

Jocelyn C Anderson — August 25, 2025 - 8:20am

Sam Garcia was in her final year at University of California, Davis, when, like many students in their college years, she had not yet identified a clear future path.

Then, through a 51�ԹϺ�� Davis history project, the sociology major discovered historical archives.

Course Inspires Next Generation of California Naturalists

Jocelyn C Anderson — May 27, 2025 - 8:30am

Students who complete “Wild Davis,” an 51�ԹϺ�� Davis course in wildlife conservation and habitat restoration, can earn California Naturalist Certification.

New Medical Technology Emerges From Quarter at Aggie Square Program

Cody Kitaura — February 04, 2025 - 8:00am

The Quarter at Aggie Square Biomedical Engineering cohort wrapped up their 10-week experience on Dec. 6 with a presentation of three medical prototypes for growth-accommodating heart valves, noninvasive glucose monitors and stroke-detection devices. The students chose the concepts to solve complex health challenges they encountered.

Catalyzing Change: Engineering Enzymes to Meet Human Needs

Jocelyn C Anderson — October 01, 2024 - 9:05am

Enzyme engineering is key to the future of human health. The Design2Data program teaches students to solve problems in the food, energy and health industries.

Student Entomologists Gain Hands-On Skills in Insect Biology

Jocelyn C Anderson — May 28, 2024 - 9:00am

Discover how student researchers are gaining hands-on biology and entomology skills and protecting pollinators through the Insect Scholars Program.

Understanding How Students Learn Through Virtual Reality

Jocelyn C Anderson — March 25, 2024 - 9:02am

How 51�ԹϺ�� Davis virtual reality research is promoting STEAM learning and helping improve child education.

Studying Sharks in San Francisco Bay

Jocelyn C Anderson — November 14, 2023 - 8:30am