The Minnesota marshes Matthew Maciosek explored as a child are threatened by agricultural groundwater use. Now a UC Davis biological systems engineering student, he's researching sustainable irrigation practices in California's Central Valley to help protect wetlands for future generations.
Three College of Engineering undergraduate students recount their journeys majoring in CS, CE and CSE, detailing defining coursework, future career paths and plans.
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.
Fungi and yeast as architects for cultured meat? Ph.D. candidate Begum Koysuren engineers living scaffolds that allow cells to attach, grow and organize naturally. Her work could transform how we produce sustainable food — by letting nature do what it does best.
UC Davis materials science and engineering student Micah Bob studies sustainable cement alternatives to reduce carbon emissions. As graduation approaches, he reflects on the transformative course, research experiences and campus life — including MASC and Video Game Orchestra — that shaped his journey.
Viet-Thy Tran is a computer science major who is also key to the success of the UC Davis women’s soccer team. No matter the pressure of the game, her classes or her future career as a computer programmer, Tran is prepared to take her shot at every opportunity.
Members of Aggie Sports Analytics and AggieWorks aren’t just learning to code — they are creating tools to better their campus community, whether it’s tracking UC Davis athlete performance or connecting students seeking roommates, carpools and classes.
How does Disney make ghosts appear in the Haunted Mansion? That question launched Meriyah Deleon Haro into electrical engineering at UC Davis. Now she's building a career at the intersection of robotics, AI and theme park design.
What if a smartphone could see what the human eye misses? A new UC Davis-designed app uses machine learning to track subtle hand movements during stroke rehabilitation, giving clinicians more specific data to assess recovery and tailor patient care.
Undergraduate students Lena Araya and Lydia Miteza found their way to mechanical engineering through hands-on making, mentorship and accessible spaces offered by the Women Machinists’ Club at UC Davis. Now they are leading the WMC and reshaping how students encounter engineering.
