Mechanical and aerospace engineering

Composites: Lillie Vehling Builds Community Through Water Polo and Engineering

Inspired by her father's life-changing spinal cord injury, student athlete Lillie Vehling is pursuing mechanical and aerospace engineering to help others. Whether she's designing solutions at the Engineering Student Design Center or competing in Division I water polo, community remains at the center of her world.

College of Engineering Honors its Outstanding Seniors of 2026

Each year, the UC Davis College of Engineering celebrates the graduating seniors who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, academic achievement and service both in and out of the classroom. These outstanding Aggie Engineers share their most impactful moments and fondest memories from their time at UC Davis.

Center for Animal Locomotion and Innovation Opens

The Center for Animal Locomotion and Innovation hosted a grand opening ceremony at its UC Davis location in May. The afternoon event featured interactive research displays, technology demonstrations and meet-and-greets with experts (and their birds).

From Ground Up to Full Throttle: Inside Davis Baja Racing

Davis Baja Racing is building cars and rebuilding its identity as a mainstay competitive student organization within the College of Engineering. The recently reassembled club is off to the races, revving up for its spring regional competition.