Q&A on Campus Operations

We know that information is changing quickly in these times, and that confusions can arise easily. Here are some answers to common questions about winter quarter that we hope you find helpful. The very last question addresses the vaccine booster clinic underway today and Wednesday (Jan. 18 and 19) on campus..

Cool Savings on Hot Days

Process Systems Engineering (part of the Department of Chemical Engineering) joined with Facilities Management on a project to cool the campus and save money with less power consumed, by building an algorithm that includes such factors as prices, current and forecasted weather, and demand for cooling.

It Takes a Whole University

With novel surgery and smart prosthetics, UC Davis physicians, mechanical engineers, neuroscientists and others have come together to help improve quality of life for upper-limb amputees. “This endeavor requires a multidisciplinary approach,” says Clifford T. Pereira, associate professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Makin’ Bacon in the Lab

From UC Davis Magazine: Some see “cultivated meat” as promising lower environmental impacts or a way to enjoy meat without the need to slaughter and process animals. But is lab-grown meat really a viable prospect, or is it more sizzle than steak? And how do the environmental impacts really stack up?