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Student Spotlights

Students at the UC Davis College of Engineering impact a wide-ranging field of areas in energy, aerospace, transportation, computer science, medicine and more. Through leadership and involvement in hands-on engineering experiences, our outstanding Aggie Engineers are changing the world.

Meet some of the students, clubs and teams that make up our diverse community. Learn more about their current projects, achievements and aspirations.

Student Spotlights

A young man with red hair wears an apron and stands in a welding studio

Where Art Meets Alloy

  • by Grace Call
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.
Kaia Wolfe crouching with a tennis racket

Playing Doubles

  • by Lesly Contreras
Kaia Wolfe, a third-year mechanical engineering student aces the balance between her passions for outer space and being a Division I tennis player.
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The Magicians Behind the MASC

  • by Lesly Contreras
Meet the Materials Science Advantage Chapter, the UC Davis engineering club responsible for Picnic Day’s famous Materials Magic Show — and for bringing attention to the amazing things materials science makes possible.
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Bringing an Engineering Mindset to the 111th Picnic Day

  • by Grace Call
Meet the five Aggie Engineers on the 111th Picnic Day board who are bringing their skills, ingenuity and engineering acumen to the (picnic) table to ensure everything from the Doxie Derby to the Chemistry Show is a success at this annual event.
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A Conversation Between the Office of Diversity, Equity and Doreen Joseph

  • by Graciela Tiu, UC Davis Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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.
Four students in lab coats hold a cube structure in front of a building with windows

Thinking Inside of the Box

  • by Grace Call
As climate change becomes an evermore concerning issue, researchers are working to make carbon capture and storage technologies more accessible, stable and environmentally friendly. See how a team of students is taking on the challenge one cubic foot at a time.
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From Mentee to Mentor

  • by Lesly Contreras
From human-computer interaction studies to data privacy projects, fifth-year student Bipasha Sengupta has gained hands-on experience while guiding fellow students at UC Davis. Now, as she prepares to graduate, she reflects on how mentorship and research have shaped her journey.
A group of Black students wearing nametags and lanyards stand on grass and sand

More Than a Network: How NSBE Supports and Elevates Black Engineers

  • by Grace Call
The UC Davis chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers is more than just a club — it’s a community, a support system and a launchpad for success. The organization’s president Xaveria Azodoh shares how it fosters belonging, opens doors to career opportunities and empowers the next generation of Black engineers.
Arden Stratton wears a collared shirt under a sweater and stands outdoors near a red Unitrans bux

Navigating New Roads

  • by Grace Call
Arden Stratton, an undergraduate student at UC Davis, shifted gears from chemistry to materials science and engineering after discovering a passion for materials research. Now, she's steering toward success in conducting alloy research and driving a Unitrans bus.