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Up one levelFood engineer Paul Singh elected to National Academy of Engineering
R. Paul Singh, distinguished professor of food engineering at the University of California, Davis, whose research has applications in areas ranging from food processing to space exploration, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering. This is one of the highest professional distinctions for engineers in the United States.
Bonnie Fernandez named to lead Produce Safety Center at UC Davis
Wheat industry executive Bonnie Fernandez has been selected as the director of the Center for Produce Safety at UC Davis. "She will help establish the critical partnerships that provide a safe food supply, from the farm to the consumer's table," said Neal Van Alfen, dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Bruce Eldridge receives international medal for medical entomology
Professor emeritus Bruce Eldridge, a medical entomologist, has been awarded the international Harry Hoogstraal Medal for Outstanding Achievement in Medical Entomology. He is one of only 15 entomologists ever to receive the award, and the third at UC Davis.
Osher Scholarship Program helps dreams come true for "reentry" students
Successfully navigating academia is difficult enough for young people fresh out of high school. For students whose life circumstances may have diverted them away from campus before earning a degree, returning years later to complete their education presents its own set of special challenges.
CA&ES alumni magazine takes an upbeat look at food and beverage research
How UC Davis food and beverage research is moving Americans toward healthier eating is the theme of the fall 2007 issue of CA&ES Outlook, the alumni magazine for the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences.
Plant sciences professor Kent Bradford named “Outstanding Faculty”
Professor Kent J. Bradford, Department of Plant Sciences, was recently honored as “Outstanding Faculty” with a 2007 Award of Distinction from the UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. His research on seed biology led to development of the UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center, and helped earn him a position as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Bradford is recognized as an exceptional leader by colleagues and students.
Jorge Dubcovsky earns “Discovery Award” from USDA for wheat research
UC Davis plant sciences professor Jorge Dubcovsky was honored Friday, Oct. 12, with the 2007 National Research Initiative “Discovery Award” from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for his genetics research enhancing the nutritional value of wheat. Dubcovsky's research offers a potential solution to nutritional deficiencies affecting hundreds of millions of children around the world. Only one Discovery Award is made each year -- it recognizes outstanding researchers in agriculture.
Diane Ullman Receives Chancellor’s Achievement Award for Diversity and Community
She connects with students, sparks their careers, and engages the community. For her work with students, developing innovative programs, and fusing art with science, entomologist Diane Ullman has received the 2008 Chancellor’s Achievement Award for Diversity and Community for UC Davis faculty.
