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Group photo of students at a CALESS general meeting in a classroom with two projection screens behind them.

Group photo of students at a CALESS general meeting in a classroom with two projection screens behind them.

It’s Crowdfund UC Davis time πŸ’‘ Support student engineering projects turning bold ideas into real-world impact. Give, share or match a gift at https://ow.ly/5bL450Y7M9t

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02.02.2026 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Biologists and Engineers Follow Goopy Clues to Plant-Wilting Bacteria Slippery, drippy goop makes Ralstonia bacteria devastating killers of plants, causing rapid wilting in tomato, potato and a wide range of other crops, according to new research. The work, published Ja...

A plant scientist and a chemical engineer struck up a friendship over a mutual interest in slimy goop. It's helped them discover why wilt bacteria can kill plants so quickly @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/biologi...

23.01.2026 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
UC Davis Coffee Center Director William Ristenpart; Starbucks co-founder Jerry Baldwin and wife Jane; Audrey Russek, library curator for Food and Drink; and University Librarian and Vice Provost William Garrity, with the original Starbucks manifesto at the UC Davis Library.

UC Davis Coffee Center Director William Ristenpart; Starbucks co-founder Jerry Baldwin and wife Jane; Audrey Russek, library curator for Food and Drink; and University Librarian and Vice Provost William Garrity, with the original Starbucks manifesto at the UC Davis Library.

A world-class coffee collection for research, teaching and discovery is taking shape at the UC Davis Library, made possible with recent donations by coffee industry pioneers Jerry Baldwin, Russ Kramer and the Specialty Coffee Association. buff.ly/xsGa9Aq

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29.01.2026 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A picture of Sambhav Agarwal, the founder of Sortify with words saying Startup of the Month

A picture of Sambhav Agarwal, the founder of Sortify with words saying Startup of the Month

Meet Sortify, a UC Davis student-led startup named Startup of the Month by Comstock’s Magazine. Founded by computer science students, Sortify is tackling a problem we all face: knowing which bin our waste belongs in.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/EsgN50Y4stk

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27.01.2026 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Algeo standing in a large greenhouse surrounded by rows of green seedlings under a glass roof.

Algeo standing in a large greenhouse surrounded by rows of green seedlings under a glass roof.

Imagine a greenhouse where ai helps guide decisions, from climate control to crop care. This is what Grace Algeo, engineering master's student & Gotham Greens assistant grower, envisions for the future of controlled environment agriculture. 🌱

Read more: https://ow.ly/Ji3550Y1uJ0.

22.01.2026 23:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A squirrel standing alert on the ground covered with dry autumn leaves near a large tree trunk on the UC Davis campus.

A squirrel standing alert on the ground covered with dry autumn leaves near a large tree trunk on the UC Davis campus.

Small paws, big ideas? These campus squirrels might just be engineers in training πŸΏοΈπŸ˜‰

Happy #NationalSquirrelAppreciationDay!

Image description: A squirrel standing alert on the ground covered with dry autumn leaves near a large tree trunk on the UC Davis campus.

21.01.2026 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Shreya Chandra is in a black suit with a green dress shirt, standing in the Diane Bryant Engineering Student Design Center

Shreya Chandra is in a black suit with a green dress shirt, standing in the Diane Bryant Engineering Student Design Center

Congratulations to UC Davis mechanical & aerospace engineering senior Shreya Chandra on being named a 2026 20 Twenties award recipient by Aviation Week Network and Accenture!

πŸ”— Read about this honor: https://ow.ly/6yZK50XYtbm

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20.01.2026 23:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We've got the future in focus πŸ”

This issue of Engineering Progress Magazine explores Aggie Engineers turning bold ideas into socially responsible solutions, for a better tomorrow built today.

Read the magazine: https://ow.ly/sA9Z50Y0guB

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20.01.2026 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
 Four young adults posing outdoors on a sunny day, two wearing white lab coats and two in casual clothes, with trees and people in the background.

Four young adults posing outdoors on a sunny day, two wearing white lab coats and two in casual clothes, with trees and people in the background.

What happens when you say β€œyes” to trying something new? For this UC Davis student, it started with a pre-college course in chemical engineering and ended with a passion in making the field approachable and fun.

Read more: https://ow.ly/7swZ50XXGWP

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15.01.2026 23:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Leite stands by solar panels outdoors

Leite stands by solar panels outdoors

Marina Leite, professor of materials science and engineering, was recently named 2026 Distinguished Lecturer for IEEE Photonics Society for her exemplary contributions to the field of photonics.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/oRZP50XWPqR

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14.01.2026 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A selfie of UC Davis biomedical engineering students at the UC Davis Medical Center.

A selfie of UC Davis biomedical engineering students at the UC Davis Medical Center.

UC Davis biomedical engineering student Talia Lemmons gained clinical experience through Quarter at Aggie Square, from shadowing surgeons to designing medical devices, helping with her future in medical device development.

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Learn more: https://ow.ly/zfL950XWPhr

14.01.2026 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Lifeng Lai sits indoors near a window wearing a striped button-up shirt.

Lifeng Lai sits indoors near a window wearing a striped button-up shirt.

We’re proud to share that Lifeng Lai, professor of electrical and computer engineering, has been named an IEEE Fellow β€” an honor awarded to fewer than 0.1% of IEEE members each year.

Learn more about this recognition: https://ow.ly/oMhM50XTbVA

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07.01.2026 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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UC Davis students are turning ideas into startups at the Student Startup Center with courses, daily events, prototyping space, and mentorship. πŸš€πŸ”§

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Learn more: https://engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/creating-tomorrows-entrepreneurs-look-inside-uc-davis-student-startup-center

06.01.2026 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In Engineering Progress Magazine, UC Davis alum and industry leader John Wasson reflects on how his chemical engineering education shaped his approach to solving complex global challenges.

Read more: https://ow.ly/Naeq50XQoM9

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02.01.2026 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Smartphone screen shows a bank alert about unusual account activity with words that read Training the Defenders of the Digital Age

Smartphone screen shows a bank alert about unusual account activity with words that read Training the Defenders of the Digital Age

As cybercrime surges, UC Davis computer scientist Matt Bishop aims to build a stronger frontline. His SWEEPS initiative trains developers to write secure, resilient software from day one to proactively defending our digital lives.

Read more: https://ow.ly/H2gw50XQpnI

30.12.2025 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Abstract digital twin model representing hepatic artery system for the liver on a textured gray background with words that read Improving Cancer Treatment with Digital Twins

Abstract digital twin model representing hepatic artery system for the liver on a textured gray background with words that read Improving Cancer Treatment with Digital Twins

Imagine a doctor being able to individualize treatment for liver cancer with a digital replica of their patient’s body. That’s the future envisioned by Emilie Roncali, an associate prof. of biomedical engineering at UC Davis. 🩺

Read more: https://ow.ly/KnSU50XNpSR

23.12.2025 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Air Taxi shown in the air with text that reads Vertical Vision: How UC Davis is Shaping the Air Taxi Revolution

Air Taxi shown in the air with text that reads Vertical Vision: How UC Davis is Shaping the Air Taxi Revolution

Flying taxis may have once seemed like science fiction, but UC Davis researcher Seongkyu Lee is helping make them a real-life commute option, from designing quieter vehicles to championing air mobility education. 🚁

Read more: https://ow.ly/vQi850XNoma

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22.12.2025 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Michael Neff, a professor of computer science at UC Davis, is exploring how realistic gestures, nonverbal communication and embodied AI agents can make virtual classrooms more interactive and engaging. πŸ₯½

Read more at https://ow.ly/nQch50XMP4u

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19.12.2025 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Gloved hands holding a transparent container filled with vibrant green plant cells in a lab setting with text that reads Beyond Soil and Sunlight: An EPiC Reimagining of Accessible Biomanufacturing

Gloved hands holding a transparent container filled with vibrant green plant cells in a lab setting with text that reads Beyond Soil and Sunlight: An EPiC Reimagining of Accessible Biomanufacturing

A team of UC Davis researchers are rethinking where biomanufacturing can happen, from remote deserts to space, to build a sustainable future for making food, medicine and more.

Read more in Engineering Progress Magazine: https://ow.ly/U8AA50XLFkK

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18.12.2025 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A container being lifted by a crane near UC Davis water tower, symbolizing innovative cooling solutions for AI data centers with text that reads A Cooler Future for AI UC Davis Engineers Address the Hot Topic of Data Centers

A container being lifted by a crane near UC Davis water tower, symbolizing innovative cooling solutions for AI data centers with text that reads A Cooler Future for AI UC Davis Engineers Address the Hot Topic of Data Centers

In the most recent issue of Engineering Progress, two UC Davis researchers address some pressing questions about data centers, energy and potential solutions, from smarter server memory to water-saving cooling systems. ⚑

Read more: https://ow.ly/RNJc50XL0QB

#AI #DataCenters

17.12.2025 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Three engineers in cleanroom suits and masks collaborate closely on a quantum engineering project in a lab setting with words that read Engineering the Quantum Leap

Three engineers in cleanroom suits and masks collaborate closely on a quantum engineering project in a lab setting with words that read Engineering the Quantum Leap

By pushing the boundaries of research, engineers and computer scientists at UC Davis are working to usher in the unfathomable potential of a fully realized quantum era. βš›οΈ

Read more in Engineering Progress: https://ow.ly/VCxk50XKxPB

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17.12.2025 02:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations are in order for Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Zhi Ding who has won the 2025-2026 UC Davis Prize for Undergraduate Teaching and Scholarly Achievement! πŸ†

Read more about it at https://ow.ly/R8V450XKvfp. 🌟

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16.12.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Hand holding a sensor and a drone with text that reads A Smarter Response to Disease How UC Davis Engineers are Building Tools to Slow the Next Outbreak

Hand holding a sensor and a drone with text that reads A Smarter Response to Disease How UC Davis Engineers are Building Tools to Slow the Next Outbreak

Engineers at UC Davis are building tools to spot early signs of disease in wildlife. Their work with the NSF Center for Pandemic Insights could help catch outbreaks before they spread.Β Β πŸ’‘

Read more in Engineering Progress Magazine: https://ow.ly/vvus50XJUgh

15.12.2025 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
May and Corsi in conversation across a wooden conference table.

May and Corsi in conversation across a wooden conference table.

May and Corsi engaged in a friendly conversation while seated on a couch in an office setting.

May and Corsi engaged in a friendly conversation while seated on a couch in an office setting.

In the latest edition of Engineering Progress Magazine, Dean Richard Corsi sat down with UC Davis Chancellor Gary May to explore what it will take to engineer a better future. πŸ’¬

Read their conversation: https://engineering.ucdavis.edu/engineering-progress/dean-download-envisioning-future

12.12.2025 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Three people, including a mascot in a chef hat, stand behind a table filled with rows of bottled juice for Aggie Moonlight Breakfast event.

Three people, including a mascot in a chef hat, stand behind a table filled with rows of bottled juice for Aggie Moonlight Breakfast event.

Dean Corse wearing a large red bow tie and cowboy hat serving bottled juice.

Dean Corse wearing a large red bow tie and cowboy hat serving bottled juice.

Dean of the UC Davis Engineering, Richard Corsi Richard Corsi, helped serve refreshments at the Aggie Moonlight Breakfast this week, joining students for an end-of-quarter tradition. He sends warm wishes to all Aggies for a restful and enjoyable winter break. πŸ’™πŸ’›

12.12.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Detailed view of a complex satellite payload with multiple instruments and gold foil insulation, displayed vertically next to a spacecraft payload bay mockup.

Detailed view of a complex satellite payload with multiple instruments and gold foil insulation, displayed vertically next to a spacecraft payload bay mockup.

Rocket standing on launch pad at dusk with ocean horizon and colorful sunset sky in the background.

Rocket standing on launch pad at dusk with ocean horizon and colorful sunset sky in the background.

Rocket engine firing brightly against the dark sky during ascent phase of launch.

Rocket engine firing brightly against the dark sky during ascent phase of launch.

A dynamic digital twin designed by UC Davis engineers was launched into orbit aboard a SpaceX rocket. The innovation was carried by a Proteus Space satellite and is the first of its kind to be sent into space. πŸš€πŸ›°οΈ

Learn more: https://ow.ly/PxKp50XHcMX

11.12.2025 00:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Future in Focus Engineering Progress Magazine

Future in Focus Engineering Progress Magazine

At UC Davis, we are engineering a better tomorrow. Through bold ideas and socially responsible solutions, we are keeping the future in focus. πŸ”

Read the latest edition of Engineering Progress Magazine, just published today, Dec. 8: https://ow.ly/mBqC50XFYO6 πŸ“°

08.12.2025 21:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Principal investigator Yi Wang, right, assistant professor of biological and agricultural engineering examines a petri dish with graduate student Xu Kang

Principal investigator Yi Wang, right, assistant professor of biological and agricultural engineering examines a petri dish with graduate student Xu Kang

In a new federally funded project, UC Davis researchers are finding a more sustainable way to extract valuable components modern technologies from acidic wastewater. πŸ’§βš‘

https://ow.ly/NP8i50XAVIU

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02.12.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Six band members pose with Gary May as he sits behind the drums.

Six band members pose with Gary May as he sits behind the drums.

Last week, the UC Davis College of Engineering band, The Technically Hip, brought some rhythm to Chancellor Gary May's faculty happy hour. They added an honorary member, May himself, because engineers know how to rock. 🎸

Meet the band: https://ow.ly/Kv1I50XylPe

26.11.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stavros Vougioukas on the Future of Farm Robotics As California's agricultural sector adopts automation to manage costs, labor shortages and production risks, researchers at UC Davis are partnering with them to develop solutions that can make a real ...

Q&A: Stavros Vougioukas on the Future of Farm Robotics @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/stavros...

25.11.2025 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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