Engineering for All

Engineering for All is focused on developing socially responsible engineering solutions and accessible technologies that improve quality of life and leave no communities behind. Explore how the college's commitment to engineering for all is making an impact in the research we conduct, the education we provide and the community we create.

Research

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New Sensors Allow Communities to Analyze Hazardous Air Pollutants

UC Davis researchers have developed low-cost, portable sensors to help California communities detect harmful air pollutants. Their goal is to provide real-time data on toxic metals, empowering residents and regulators to identify pollution sources and push for cleaner air.
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Targeting Next-Gen Food Systems with AI-Powered Nutrition

Ilias Tagkopoulos, director of the AI Institute for Next-Generation Food Systems at UC Davis, is harnessing AI to revolutionize food and health. From mapping food chemistry to optimizing sustainable production, his research aims to create smarter, healthier and more accessible nutrition for all.
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Improving Indoor Air Quality for Better Public Health

UC Davis researchers, including Dean of the College of Engineering Richard Corsi, are tackling indoor air quality — an often-overlooked factor in health and productivity. From ventilation strategies to airborne disease transmission, their work is shaping cleaner, healthier indoor spaces in homes, schools and workplaces.

Education

Classroom

UC Davis College of Engineering Launches 2 New Courses in AI

UC Davis is getting smart about smart tech. With new courses "AI for All" and "AI in Health," the College of Engineering is preparing students across disciplines to explore AI's foundations, applications and ethical impact.
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Dean Richard L. Corsi Presents Air Filtration Research at ACS

Dean Corsi and his team have tested the durability and effectiveness of his codesigned Corsi-Rosenthal Box, a low-cost DIY filter that removes harmful air particles from wildfire smoke and indoor air pollutants. He’ll share his team’s new findings at the ACS Spring 2025 Spring Digital Meeting.
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Video: Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Rebecca Richards-Kortum on Engineering Sustainable Solutions

On February 19, College of Engineering Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Rebecca Richards-Kortum presented her talk, “How Can Engineering Address Needs in Low-Resource Settings? Sustainable Solutions for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health,” at the UC Davis Walter A. Buehler Alumni Center.

Featured Organizations and Programs

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Engineers Without Borders

EWB partners with international communities who have expressed a need for a vital resource, such as access to safe drinking water. The organization helps developing areas with their engineering needs while involving and training internationally responsible engineering students.
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EcoCAR

The EcoCAR EV Challenge is a four-year collegiate automotive engineering competition in which students are tasked with re-engineering a Cadillac LYRIQ to improve energy efficiency, incorporate advanced automation, and promote accessibility of sustainable transportation.
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National Society of Black Engineers

The UC Davis chapter of National Society of Black Engineers works to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.
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LEADR

LEADR is a comprehensive support program designed to empower engineering students who are committed to academic and professional excellence and seek opportunities to grow as leaders in fostering inclusivity and expanding access within engineering and tech fields. 
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AvenueE

AvenueE (Avenue to Engineering Transfer Student Program) is designed to help community college transfer students smoothly transition to UC Davis, and ultimately, a career in engineering or computer science.

Community

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Student Honored for Research to Improve Belonging in Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical engineering senior Tiffany Chan received a Hanson Family Award for research on free student-faculty lunches that foster community in STEM. Her work blends empathy with evidence to shape a more inclusive academic culture — one lunch (and data set) at a time.
A grey box that says 'TARTA' and 'High Voltage'

New Sensors Allow Communities to Analyze Hazardous Air Pollutants

UC Davis researchers have developed low-cost, portable sensors to help California communities detect harmful air pollutants. Their goal is to provide real-time data on toxic metals, empowering residents and regulators to identify pollution sources and push for cleaner air.
Alexander Gamero-Garrido wears a brown sport coat and stands in front of a natural background; Nishant Acharya wears a UC Davis three-quarter zip sweatshirt that says "UC Davis Computer Engineering in gold and white lettering."

UC Davis Researchers Join Internet Society Fellowship

Assistant Professor Alexander Gamero-Garrido and Ph.D. student Nishant Acharya, both of computer science, have been selected for the Internet Society’s Pulse Research Fellowship and Mentorship program. Their work aims to enhance internet resilience by analyzing disruptions to critical network hubs and improving global connectivity.