Spotlight

Bringing an Engineering Mindset to the 111th Picnic Day

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.

Thinking Inside of the Box

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.

More Than a Network: How NSBE Supports and Elevates Black Engineers

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.

Sparking Change in Wildfire Research

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.

Connecting the Dots Between Computer Engineering and AI

Anthony Thomas, a new assistant professor of teaching in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Davis, wants to help students understand the fundamental principles, from computer hardware to mathematical theories, that underpin artificial intelligence.