Civil and environmental engineering

Bringing an Engineering Mindset to the 111th Picnic Day

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.

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.

Setting the Table

UC Davis engineers are investigating new ways to feed a growing population, from fungus-grown jerky to cultivated beef and sustainable systems for wine and coffee.