Mission Continuity Means Planning for All Scenarios
From localized flooding to power outages to smoke from distant wildfires, disruptions happen more than we might think. It's important (and required) for departments to create plans to mitigate those risks.
Self-Cloning Crops to be Created for Indian Farmers
The Gates Foundation has awarded a $4.9 million grant to UC Davis’ Venkatesan Sundaresan in an effort to expand his lab’s technology from rice to other staple crops, like pearl millet and Indian mustard.
How can a teacher adapt when young students can’t read their own names on their cubbies? Add photos, as one School of Education master’s student did recently, showcasing Universal Design for Learning.
A pair of peregrine falcons have returned to their nest atop the UC Davis Medical Center, where last year they had four chicks. They can be seen on the live webcam preparing for their next clutch of eggs.
Soaring to New Heights — Nominate an individual, team or unit to be recognized at the Diversity and Principles of Community Achievement Awards. (Deadline extended to March 2)
From movie screenings to trivia events, panel discussions and more, there are many ways to mark the monthlong event, including with artwork (above) created by a second-year student.
Crystal Ripplinger, a heart expert at UC Davis Health, will be the guest of Davis Science Café to answer the question: “Can you really die from a broken heart?” (Feb. 11, free)
Chancellor Gary S. May sat down with podcaster Ashleen Chand for a wide-ranging discussion on the impacts artificial intelligence could have in education and the job searches of future graduates, the way he solves problems as an engineer and more.
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