UC Davis Ph.D. student Declan Kopper is using high-temperature optical simulations to unlock materials for more efficient photovoltaic energy conversion. His research lights the way for thermophotovoltaic innovation.
From helping manufacture computer parts in CNM2 to tapping and marching to Chappell Roan's "Pink Pony Club" as a member of the UC Davis Marching Band, third-year electrical and computer engineering major David Elgourt is hitting every beat.
At UC Davis, a new bladesmithing club is forging more than knives. Led by materials science and engineering major Aaron Diamond, the team is (literally) sharpening hands-on skills and crafting connections.
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.
As climate change becomes an evermore concerning issue, researchers are working to make carbon capture and storage technologies more accessible, stable and environmentally friendly. See how a team of students is taking on the challenge one cubic foot at a time.
The UC Davis chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers is more than just a club — it’s a community, a support system and a launchpad for success. The organization’s president Xaveria Azodoh shares how it fosters belonging, opens doors to career opportunities and empowers the next generation of Black engineers.
At UC Davis, undergraduate student Amelia Lipcsei tackles real-world challenges through hands-on research with aerogels. With a vision for improving public transportation, she hopes to build a future where engineering meets sustainability.
From ignition to spread, Jeanette Cobian-Iñiguez is using mechanical engineering to explore the science behind wildfire behavior, helping improve wildfire prediction, management and communication, especially in multilingual communities. Now at UC Davis, she’s building collaborations and inspiring the next generation of engineers.
The club at UC Davis has coded its way to compete in the 2025 ICPC North American Championship. Their strategy for success? Practice, teamwork and camaraderie with "fellow nerds."
Biological systems engineering master's student Willian Klippel-Huber hopes to take what he learns in his research at the UC Davis Coffee Center back to help his home community in Brazil, where he grew up on a coffee farm.