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Rewriting Macbeth: New UC Davis Game Uses AI to Teach Conflict De-Escalation
What if you could talk Shakespeare’s Macbeth out of violence? A new UC Davis-developed game lets players do just that, using AI to simulate dialogue and teach real-world conflict de-escalation skills through interactive storytelling rooted in some of the greatest dramas in the English language.
AI Suggests Simple Food Swaps to Make Meals Healthier and Cheaper
A computational program trained on U.S. meal records identified simple food substitutions that improve nutritional quality and lower costs, according to a new study led by UC Davis computer scientists.
After the Fires: Protecting LA’s Trees While Learning Lessons for the Future
Southern California is confronting another wildfire season while researchers from the University of California, Davis continue studying the lasting impacts of the devastating 2025 fires on air quality, human health and the environment. Their early findings are shaping future rebuilding strategies, public health precautions and fire resilience policies.
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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Undergraduate Receives Top UC Davis Athlete Award
As captain of the UC Davis women’s volleyball team, graduating senior Jade Light was recognized for her excellence in academics, athletics and leadership with the W.P. Lindley Award, UC Davis' highest student athlete honor. During the 2025-26 season, Light was named Big West Player of the Year and became the program's first All-American since 1996.
Alum Daniel Dennies Announced as ASM International President
Mentored by Professor Emeritus Jeffery Gibeling, Dennies earned his Ph.D. in materials science and engineering at UC Davis in 1993, specializing in metallurgical engineering. A renowned expert in failure analysis, Dennies has largely contributed to the aerospace industry, including the International Space Station and the Boeing 747.
Alejandro Martinez Receives Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Mentoring Undergraduate Research
The professor of civil and environmental engineering has been recognized for offering undergraduate students opportunities to develop research skills and integrate into his Granular Materials Lab, from performing laboratory tests and conducting physical modeling experiments to participating in the group's social activities and weekly meetings. “Undergraduate students are very capable and creative,” Martinez said. “My research and my team have greatly benefited from interacting with them.”
