Engineering for All

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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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.
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Beyond Soil and Sunlight: An EPiC Reimagining of Accessible Biomanufacturing

The EPiC project is rethinking where biomanufacturing can happen, from remote deserts to space. With plant-based “mini factories,” 3D-printed handheld bioreactors and innovative training, the team is building a more sustainable future for making food, medicine and more.
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Bringing Human Communication to Virtual Teaching

What if your next STEM teacher were an AI agent in virtual reality? UC Davis computer scientist Michael Neff combines movement science, gesture modeling and deep learning to create lifelike digital instructors — paving the way for more human embodied learning experiences.

Education

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From Accommodations to Accessibility: Redesigning Engineering Education for Neurodivergent Learners

Professor of Teaching Jason White is reimagining a chemical engineering course to create a classroom that is welcoming and accessible for neurodivergent learners. Discover how he is using Universal Design for Learning to make engineering education inclusive for all.
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New Program to Prepare Local High School Students for Leadership in Biotechnology

High school students from the Capital region will be invited to explore biotechnology, AI and precision manufacturing through hands-on learning experiences at UC Davis in a program led by Professor of Biomedical Engineering Marc Facciotti.
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Bright STARSE on the Horizon: UC Davis-Led Program Rethinks STEM Education

Electrical and computer engineering professors lead an educational program at the University of California, Davis, rethinking STEM education from kindergarten to college through a focus on experiential learning and workforce development opportunities in semiconductor technologies, information systems and data science.

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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By Design: How Lianne R. de Leon Found Her Place in Engineering

From limited STEM access to finding her footing through mentorship, mechanical engineering student Lianne R. de Leon reflects on being a woman in engineering and how programs like LEADR helped transform early uncertainty into confidence, community and a sense of reaffirming her dreams.
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Blog: From Ghana to UC Davis, Bridging Global Gaps in Materials Science Research and Education

In a recent letter to the editor of ACerS Bulletin, Petrina Okrah reflects on her unique perspective as an international student and how early access to mentorship and resources could help passionate scientists discover and realize their potential sooner.
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A Conversation Between the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Doreen Joseph

From game nights to university committees, Doreen Joseph, a computer science Ph.D. candidate, fosters belonging and support for underrepresented students, shaping a more inclusive academic experience. Learn how she’s driving change at UC Davis.