Five UC Davis students are among the finalists in the NASA-sponsored 2025 Gateways to Blue Skies Competition. Their project? RoboBees, a swarm of autonomous drones that mimics natural pollination to help modernize capabilities in agriculture.
After eight years of planning and development, Aggie Square opened its doors on the University of California, Davis' Sacramento campus on May 2. Among the first experts setting the stage for the expansive innovation district are members of the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
From bioengineering and medical device development, the next chapter of UC Davis' innovation story is set to unfold at Aggie Square. Here is a look at three innovative teams and programs connected to the College of Engineering that are getting ready to call it home.
At UC Davis, a new bladesmithing club is forging more than knives. Led by materials science and engineering major Aaron Diamond, the team is (literally) sharpening hands-on skills and crafting connections.
A UC Davis team is combining muscle bulge and electrical signals to make prosthetic hands smarter and more natural. With 97% gesture accuracy, their EMG-FMG fusion could be a game-changer for prosthetics, robotics and virtual reality control.
Biomedical engineers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a fast and cost-effective microscopy system capable of imaging depths previously impossible to reach in scattering tissues, such as bone and the brain.
UC Davis engineering researcher Cristina Davis and UC Davis Health scientists used breath analysis to uncover how smoking, vaping and marijuana affect lung inflammation. Their findings reveal unique biological markers for each substance, offering a noninvasive tool to monitor airway health.
On April 9, College of Engineering Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Jayathi Y. Murthy engaged faculty, staff and students at the UC Davis Student Community Center by sharing her journey in engineering education and delivering key insights into the future of engineering education and research.
Dateline UC Davis sat down with Tech Foundry Director Steven Lucero about the development facility’s focus and how a second location at Aggie Square will open new possibilities.
Researchers at the UC Davis Coffee Center found that cold brew coffee might not need 24 hours to shine. Their study reveals roast level and brew temperature matter more than time — offering new insights for commercial brewers and curious caffeine lovers alike.
by Alireza Pourreza, Assistant Professor of Cooperative Extension for the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, and Kristin Singhasemanon, AIFS Communications and Marketing
Researchers at UC Davis are using drone imagery and advanced modeling to track nitrogen levels in almond orchards — a step toward more efficient farming. This approach could help growers optimize fertilizer use, protect water quality and improve sustainability in California agriculture
Working with a team of researchers at the University of Michigan, the computer science undergraduate will survey her engineering peers to learn more about their mental health to help drive the national conversation about wellness in engineering.
The U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of 2025 Best Graduate Schools lists the UC Davis College of Engineering as No. 19 among public universities offering Ph.D. programs in engineering, with biological and agricultural engineering, environmental engineering and civil engineering ranking in the top 10 for specialties.
Sam King, associate professor of computer science, has been named director of CITRIS at UC Davis. With experience in both academia and industry, King will lead the institute in advancing interdisciplinary tech innovation that tackles real-world challenges and benefits society.
