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.
In this Q&A, Aggie Engineer Ava Lewis shares the ins and outs of attending a major aerospace conference as an AIAA Rising Star, from meeting aerospace influencers to landing recruiter conversations to forging connections that will last a lifetime.
Sortify is a tech business emerging out of UC Davis, co-founded by Agarwal and fellow students Yash Nadge and Yahya Habibi. The idea is simple: attach a small camera to disposal bins that alert individuals where a piece of trash is supposed to go. Powered by AI, these cameras will either use voice, a screen or lights to signal proper disposal.
UC Davis senior Shreya Chandra has been named to Aviation Week’s 2026 20 Twenties, a global honor recognizing standout STEM students in the aerospace field. The award highlights her achievements in mechanical and aerospace engineering and connects her with industry leaders.
A UC Davis pre-college program helped Sofia Jordana discover her passion for chemical engineering. Now a second-year undergraduate, she’s all in, leading AIChE events and showing how enthusiasm and curiosity can shape an engineering journey.
Between her biological systems engineering research and her job as assistant grower at Gotham Greens, aka her “living lab,” master's student Grace Algeo is focused on developing practical tools that support growers, strengthen sustainability efforts and point toward a more resilient future for agriculture.
UC Davis engineering student Trey Lowry blends rocketry, cultural pride and community leadership. After guiding his team to a national First Nations Launch victory, he’s shaping new opportunities for Native American students in STEM and planning a future serving tribal communities.
