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UC Davis College of Engineering @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social · Oct 15
Real research. Real people. Real impact.

Federal funding turns our engineering research into real-world solutions that improve the lives of all people and the planet.

Learn more about @ucdavis.bsky.social engineering research by visiting: ow.ly/4E6550Xbt8W

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UC Davis biomedical engineering student Talia Lemmons gained clinical experience through Quarter at Aggie Square, from shadowing surgeons to designing medical devices, helping with her future in medical device development.

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January 14, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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We’re proud to share that Lifeng Lai, professor of electrical and computer engineering, has been named an IEEE Fellow — an honor awarded to fewer than 0.1% of IEEE members each year.

Learn more about this recognition: https://ow.ly/oMhM50XTbVA

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January 7, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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UC Davis students are turning ideas into startups at the Student Startup Center with courses, daily events, prototyping space, and mentorship. 🚀🔧

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Learn more: https://engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/creating-tomorrows-entrepreneurs-look-inside-uc-davis-student-startup-center
January 6, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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In Engineering Progress Magazine, UC Davis alum and industry leader John Wasson reflects on how his chemical engineering education shaped his approach to solving complex global challenges.

Read more: https://ow.ly/Naeq50XQoM9

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January 2, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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As cybercrime surges, UC Davis computer scientist Matt Bishop aims to build a stronger frontline. His SWEEPS initiative trains developers to write secure, resilient software from day one to proactively defending our digital lives.

Read more: https://ow.ly/H2gw50XQpnI
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December 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Imagine a doctor being able to individualize treatment for liver cancer with a digital replica of their patient’s body. That’s the future envisioned by Emilie Roncali, an associate prof. of biomedical engineering at UC Davis. 🩺

Read more: https://ow.ly/KnSU50XNpSR
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December 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Flying taxis may have once seemed like science fiction, but UC Davis researcher Seongkyu Lee is helping make them a real-life commute option, from designing quieter vehicles to championing air mobility education. 🚁

Read more: https://ow.ly/vQi850XNoma

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December 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Michael Neff, a professor of computer science at UC Davis, is exploring how realistic gestures, nonverbal communication and embodied AI agents can make virtual classrooms more interactive and engaging. 🥽

Read more at https://ow.ly/nQch50XMP4u

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December 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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A team of UC Davis researchers are rethinking where biomanufacturing can happen, from remote deserts to space, to build a sustainable future for making food, medicine and more.

Read more in Engineering Progress Magazine: https://ow.ly/U8AA50XLFkK

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December 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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In the most recent issue of Engineering Progress, two UC Davis researchers address some pressing questions about data centers, energy and potential solutions, from smarter server memory to water-saving cooling systems. ⚡

Read more: https://ow.ly/RNJc50XL0QB

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A container being lifted by a crane near UC Davis water tower, symbolizing innovative cooling solutions for AI data centers with text that reads A Cooler Future for AI UC Davis Engineers Address the Hot Topic of Data Centers
December 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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By pushing the boundaries of research, engineers and computer scientists at UC Davis are working to usher in the unfathomable potential of a fully realized quantum era. ⚛️

Read more in Engineering Progress: https://ow.ly/VCxk50XKxPB

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December 17, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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Congratulations are in order for Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Zhi Ding who has won the 2025-2026 UC Davis Prize for Undergraduate Teaching and Scholarly Achievement! 🏆

Read more about it at https://ow.ly/R8V450XKvfp. 🌟

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December 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Engineers at UC Davis are building tools to spot early signs of disease in wildlife. Their work with the NSF Center for Pandemic Insights could help catch outbreaks before they spread.  💡

Read more in Engineering Progress Magazine: https://ow.ly/vvus50XJUgh
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December 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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In the latest edition of Engineering Progress Magazine, Dean Richard Corsi sat down with UC Davis Chancellor Gary May to explore what it will take to engineer a better future. 💬

Read their conversation: https://engineering.ucdavis.edu/engineering-progress/dean-download-envisioning-future
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December 12, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Dean of the UC Davis Engineering, Richard Corsi Richard Corsi, helped serve refreshments at the Aggie Moonlight Breakfast this week, joining students for an end-of-quarter tradition. He sends warm wishes to all Aggies for a restful and enjoyable winter break. 💙💛
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December 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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A dynamic digital twin designed by UC Davis engineers was launched into orbit aboard a SpaceX rocket. The innovation was carried by a Proteus Space satellite and is the first of its kind to be sent into space. 🚀🛰️

Learn more: https://ow.ly/PxKp50XHcMX
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December 11, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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At UC Davis, we are engineering a better tomorrow. Through bold ideas and socially responsible solutions, we are keeping the future in focus. 🔍

Read the latest edition of Engineering Progress Magazine, just published today, Dec. 8: https://ow.ly/mBqC50XFYO6 📰
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December 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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In a new federally funded project, UC Davis researchers are finding a more sustainable way to extract valuable components modern technologies from acidic wastewater. 💧⚡

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Principal investigator Yi Wang, right, assistant professor of biological and agricultural engineering examines a petri dish with graduate student Xu Kang
December 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Last week, the UC Davis College of Engineering band, The Technically Hip, brought some rhythm to Chancellor Gary May's faculty happy hour. They added an honorary member, May himself, because engineers know how to rock. 🎸

Meet the band: https://ow.ly/Kv1I50XylPe
Six band members pose with Gary May as he sits behind the drums.
November 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Q&A: Stavros Vougioukas on the Future of Farm Robotics @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/stavros...
Stavros Vougioukas on the Future of Farm Robotics
As California's agricultural sector adopts automation to manage costs, labor shortages and production risks, researchers at UC Davis are partnering with them to develop solutions that can make a real ...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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Ross Boulanger is a distinguished professor emeritus of civil & environmental engineering in @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social, focusing on geotechnical earthquake engineering, a field where decisions are shaped by unique geologic conditions found only in the location where a project is being built.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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Last week, two Aggie Engineers shadowed Richard Corsi, Dean of Engineering at UC Davis, as a part of the Leadership Job Shadow Program! Now, Genesis Jasmine Avilez and Kayra Yildirmis totally want to be college leaders in the future. 😎

Learn more about this program: https://ow.ly/KxGK50Xw0EY
November 21, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Last week, two Aggie Engineers shadowed Richard Corsi, Dean of Engineering at UC Davis, as a part of the Leadership Job Shadow Program! Now, Genesis Jasmine Avilez and Kayra Yildirmis totally want to be college leaders in the future. 😎

Learn more about this program: https://ow.ly/KxGK50Xw0EY
November 21, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Now introducing... The Technically Hip! 🎸🎤

Check out our “rockumentary” to see the unexpected side of the @ucdavis College of Engineering band, who teach, research and inspire the next generation of engineers.

🎶 Meet this truly “Hip” ensemble: www.ucdavis.edu/magazine/uc-...

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November 19, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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What if you could generate mechanical power at night, using just Earth’s warmth and the cold depths of space? 🌠

UC Davis engineers have done just that with a device called a Stirling engine. Read more about this research, published in Science Magazine Advances this week: https://ow.ly/fsbh50Xs0hM
Professor Jeremy Munday holds a circular wheel device called a Stirling engine. A cover of Science Advances features the Stirling engine.
November 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM