As associate dean, Cappa will provide leadership for advancing the college’s engineering graduate programs with a focus on broadening participation through the development of online master’s degree and professional certificate programs.
The College of Engineering has recognized Kerry Kinney '88, M.S. '93, Ph.D. '96 with a Distinguished Engineering Alumni Medal for her work to make communities stronger.
Every year, outstanding individuals are recognized for their dedication to guiding and mentoring graduate students. The winners of the 2023 Graduate Program Advising and Mentoring Award were commended for their unparalleled dedication and commitment to the growth and success of others.
Amit Kanvinde is responsible for the overall area of academic personnel and planning. In this role, he oversees academic merits and promotions for the College of Engineering. He is also responsible for new appointments and reappointments of academic personnel. Finally, he oversees planning and search processes for faculty hiring.
This past year, California experienced record-breaking amounts of rain, easing some of the effects of drought. These effects could be beneficial during the upcoming summer season, when wildfires pose a threat to watersheds and communities across the state.
When Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Sabbie Miller was a child, she talked her parents into converting their avocado farm to organic production. Since joining the College of Engineering, she has founded two separate labs to study building materials: the Engineered Sustainable Infrastructure Materials and Structural Systems and the Resilient Infrastructure Materials laboratories.
When it comes to California water issues, Jay Lund is the foremost expert who is often contacted to provide context and meaning to one of the more complex issues facing the state. With numerous periods of heavy rain over the winter, Lund was called in to provide expert context and perspective on a near-daily basis.
The University of California, Davis, this week presented its 2023 Innovation Awards, with two College of Engineering faculty recognized for developing innovative solutions to improve the lives of others and address important needs in our global society.
