How UC Davis Women in Engineering Accelerate Action This International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day on March 8, the University of California, Davis, College of Engineering celebrates women in engineering who are forging new roads with innovative research in STEM fields, clearing the path for other women to follow in their footsteps, and creating resources to help women navigate their own journey.
We collected recent stories that highlight our amazing women engineers and how they are accelerating action.
From ignition to spread, Jeanette Cobian-Iñiguez is using mechanical engineering to explore the science behind wildfire behavior, helping improve wildfire prediction, management and communication, especially in multilingual communities. Now at UC Davis, she’s building collaborations and inspiring the next generation of engineers.
Wrong Place, Wrong Time: Why Zika Virus Hijacks a Protein Needed for Brain Growth
A new study by Priya Shah, an associate professor of chemical engineering, reveals more details about the relationship between the Zika virus and a host protein called ANKLE2, which can lead to abnormal brain development in utero.
Storing Carbon in Buildings Could Help Address Climate Change
Construction materials such as concrete and plastic have the potential to lock away billions of tons of carbon dioxide, according to a new study by civil engineers and earth systems scientists at UC Davis and Stanford University.
Harnessing AI to Advance Solar Cell Research
Professor of Materials Science and Engineering Marina Leite leads a team of UC Davis researchers in an AI-driven project to build foundational knowledge of halide perovskites, a promising material for solar cells.
The College of Engineering alum and staff member discusses her path to engineering, how industry experience prepared her for her current role with the Translating Engineering Advances to Medicine Lab and the importance of a strong engineering community for growth and innovation.
New Course Helps Students Explore, Combat Challenges Women Face in Engineering
The Cube³ Lab, part of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, has developed a new course for first-year students to build community as they learn about and find solutions to the issues women face in STEM fields.
