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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Biology on the Emerald Isle: Study Abroad Program Provides Transformative Experiences

Travel is transformative, but often, undergraduates in the life sciences think they don’t have the time to study abroad due to rigorous academic demands. But "Bio Sci 2A on the Emerald Isle" is designed with College of Biological Sciences' students in mind.

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Discovering Curiosity: Making Music, Studying Memory with Charan Ranganath

As a cognitive neuroscientist, Professor Charan Ranganath studies memory and learning, exploring the intricacies of the mind. But outside of the lab, the UC Davis researcher trades the EEG cap for an electric guitar.

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Biology Undergraduate Scholars Program Elevates Diversity in the Life Sciences

Since 1988, the Biology Undergraduate Scholars Program (BUSP) has supported more than 1,500 undergrads from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue research in the life sciences.

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Microbiologist Michele Igo Named Associate Dean of Undergraduate Academic Programs

Michele Igo was recently named the associate dean of undergraduate academic programs. Her educational research will help shape the way students learn biology.

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David L. Weaver Award Creates Opportunities for Neuroscience Researchers

The David L. Weaver Award will provide financial support for neuroscience graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and/or junior faculty researching stroke and traumatic brain injury.

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Double Majors: Do What You Love

For anyone struggling with the decision to double major, UC Davis undergraduate Harris Niazi has some sage advice. “Don’t ever ask yourself what if,” he said. “Just go for it. Even if it doesn’t pan out, you’re at least stuck with one major that you love.”

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Biology Academic Success Center Celebrates Five Years of Advising

For the past five years, the Biology Academic Success Center has been a one-stop shop for all academic advising needs for undergraduate students on campus. This week, the center celebrated its fifth-year anniversary.

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UC Davis Mourns Loss of Marine Biologist and Ocean Health Advocate

Faculty, staff and students gathered at the UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory today not for their weekly seminar, but to remember their colleague Susan Williams who died in a car crash Tuesday (April 24) while en route to the Davis campus to teach.

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