What if you could talk Shakespeare’s Macbeth out of violence? A new UC Davis-developed game lets players do just that, using AI to simulate dialogue and teach real-world conflict de-escalation skills through interactive storytelling rooted in some of the greatest dramas in the English language.
At UC Davis, graduating seniors in materials science and engineering spend their final year solving real problems for professional sponsors, emerging with the hands-on skills, mentorship and workplace-ready experience that traditional coursework rarely provides.
From GLP-1 treatment to upcycling coffee and legume waste streams, students tackled real food-related issues with an entrepreneurial mindset in Innovation for Impact: Food Systems, colloquially called “Hacking 4 Food.” Instructor and facilitator Alice Dien, a Ph.D. candidate in biological systems engineering, shares her reflections.
As Professors for the Future Fellows, chemical engineering Ph.D. candidates Ece Goktayoglu and Joaquin Mogollon Santiana will strengthen leadership and teaching skills to prepare for a career in academia.
Professor of Teaching Jason White is reimagining a chemical engineering course to create a classroom that is welcoming and accessible for neurodivergent learners. Discover how he is using Universal Design for Learning to make engineering education inclusive for all.
Aaleesha Doshi, a third-year undergraduate biomedical engineering student on the pre-medical track, reflects on how a clinical immersion experience at Aggie Square deepened her drive to become an engineer and a surgeon working to advance human health.
From creating a device to improve care for burn victims to gaining invaluable insights from clinical experts, undergraduate student Talia Lemmons discusses how hands-on biomedical engineering experiences in the Quarter at Aggie Square program helped clarify her career path.
As cybercrime surges, UC Davis computer scientist Matt Bishop aims to build a stronger frontline. His SWEEPS initiative trains developers to write secure, resilient software from day one — shifting cybersecurity from patching crises to proactively defending our digital lives.
Designed for students without an engineering background, a new master’s program at UC Davis prepares graduates to meet the rising demand for the workforce across energy, biotech and advanced manufacturing.
