Engineering for All

By Design: How Lianne R. de Leon Found Her Place in Engineering

From limited STEM access to finding her footing through mentorship, mechanical engineering student Lianne R. de Leon reflects on being a woman in engineering and how programs like LEADR helped transform early uncertainty into confidence, community and a sense of reaffirming her dreams.

Bringing Human Communication to Virtual Teaching

What if your next STEM teacher were an AI agent in virtual reality? UC Davis computer scientist Michael Neff combines movement science, gesture modeling and deep learning to create lifelike digital instructors — paving the way for more human embodied learning experiences.

Team Develops AI Tool to Measure Real-Time Crop Health from the Field

With a quick leaf scan, the AI-powered Leaf Monitor delivers real-time nutrient insights for crops. By replacing weeks-long lab tests, the new tool, developed by UC Davis engineers, can help farmers boost yields, cut fertilizer waste and manage fields with precision and sustainability.