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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

How Students Dive into Marine Science at 51�ԹϺ�� Davis

Jocelyn C Anderson — October 24, 2023 - 9:15pm

What’s it like to take a summer session in a marine lab? Explore our undergraduate marine research from mussels’ byssal threads to ocean ecosystem impacts.

Science-y Summers

Malia N Reiss — October 10, 2023 - 11:38am

Three 51�ԹϺ�� Davis undergrads share their summer fieldwork experiences in the mountains, meadows and tidepools of California.