Plant Biology Graduate Student Katherine Murphy Named UC Davis Grad Slam Champ

Plant Biology Graduate Group student Katherine Murphy took home the title of UC Davis Grad Slam champion following the UC Davis Grad Slam Finals on March 13. Her three-minute talk on corn stress resistance earned her the $2,500 prize.

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Between the Pipes: Club Hockey with Undergraduate Timur Katsnelson

Since transferring to UC Davis in fall 2017, Timur Katsnelson has gone all in on the Aggie experience. He’s a member of the UC Davis ice hockey club team, has worked as an undergraduate researcher in a chemistry lab and volunteers as a junior editor with The Aggie Transcript, a student-run life sciences journal.

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Nara Institute of Science and Technology Mini-Symposium to Connect UC Davis and International Scientists

On Thursday, Feb. 28, the College of Biological Sciences will host the Nara Institute of Science and Technology Mini-Symposium, which will feature talks on parasitic plants, chimeric animals and the molecular mechanisms of central nervous system formation, among other topics. The symposium will be held in Life Sciences 1022.

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BioInnovation Group: Bringing Hands-On Lab Experiences to STEM Students

Launched in 2014, the BioInnovation Group connects undergraduates to life sciences research through student-run, independent projects. From synthesizing “Real Vegan Cheese” to developing microfluidic devices, the group allows students to be the drivers of innovation.

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Neelima Sinha Profiled by The Scientist in "Perennial Explorer"

Professor Neelima Sinha, Department of Plant Biology, was profiled by The Scientist. Follow her journey from the finance realm to the world of plant biology in an article called "Perennial Explorer: A Profile of Neelima Sinha."

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Scholars On and Off the Court: College of Biological Sciences to Host Feb. 23 Women’s Basketball Game

To show support for our student-athletes and the life sciences, the UC Davis College of Biological Sciences will host the women’s basketball game against the University of Hawai’i on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. in The Pavilion. Five of the 15 players on the team are College of Biological Sciences students.

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Event Recap: Marcia McNutt and the Climate of Women in STEM

On Friday, January 18, National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt visited campus for a presentation and panel discussion which can now be viewed online.

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A Day with the Dean: Fiona Beyerle Shares Her Experience Shadowing Dean Mark Winey

Undergraduate student Fiona Beyerle shares her experience shadowing College of Biological Sciences Dean Mark Winey through the UC Davis Leadership Job Shadow Program.

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Discovering My Voice at UC Davis: Jennifer La, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

In this Q&A, Jennifer La, a biochemistry and molecular biology major, talks about her journey to UC Davis and what it means to be a first generation student.

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Giving the Gift of Science: UC Davis Young Scientist Program Brings Bugs to the Classroom

In the last year, the Young Scientist Program has engaged roughly 1,100 students across the San Joaquin and Sacramento counties, bringing science education with a flair to underserved and poverty-stricken communities in the region.

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National Academy of Sciences President to Visit UC Davis to Discuss Sexual Harassment and Women in STEM

National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt will visit campus for a presentation on “The Climate for Women in STEM: Past, Present, and Future.” The free event will be held on Friday, Jan. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the UC Davis Mondavi Center.

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19 From UC Davis in Global List of Most-Cited Researchers

Associate Professor Siobhan Brady, Department of Plant Biology, was among the 19 researchers from UC Davis named in the annual Highly Cited Researchers 2018 list released by Clarivate Analytics.

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The CAMPOS Mission Continues: Newly Inducted Scholars Add to Faculty Diversity

UC Davis is committed to CAMPOS: Center for the Advancement of Multicultural Perspectives on Science. Campus leaders made that clear during the induction ceremony for the university’s newest CAMPOS Faculty Scholars, which included College of Biological Sciences faculty Wilsaan M. Joiner and James A. Letts.

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‘Curiosity Project’ Featuring CBS Dean Mark Winey Will Launch on KVIE

UC Davis and public television station KVIE have collaborated to create a six-segment, 30-minute show called the “Curiosity Project” that will debut at 7 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 14).

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College of Biological Sciences Welcomes Eight New Faculty for 2018-2019 Year

For the 2018-2019 academic year, we are proud to welcome eight new members to the UC Davis College of Biological Sciences faculty.

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