Spotlight
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Food 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.
Legendary Winemaker and Benefactor Robert Mondavi Dies
Robert Mondavi, patriarch of the California wine industry and one of the most ardent and generous supporters of the University of California, Davis, died today at his Napa Valley home. He was 94 years old.
Christine Schmidt to lead College Advancement Team
Christine Schmidt has been promoted to Assistant Dean for College Advancement in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Theresa Costa Receives Walker Award for Outstanding Service to Students
Theresa Costa, undergraduate advisor in the Department of Plant Sciences, received the Walker Award for Outstanding Academic Staff Advisor in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
UC Davis entomologists Michael Parrella and Frank Zalom named ESA fellows
Michael Parella and Frank Zalom, professors at the UC Davis, are newly selected Fellows of the Entomological Society of America, honors that means they're among the top insect scientists in the world.
USDA discovery award recognizes rice research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has given one of its highest research awards to UC Davis rice geneticist Pamela Ronald and two other scientists in recognition of their work developing new rice varieties that can withstand flooding. The Discovery Award, which recognizes outstanding researchers who address key agricultural problems of national, regional, and multistate importance, was presented Dec. 5 at UC Riverside by Gale A. Buchannan, the USDA's undersecretary for research, education and economics.
New endowment honors brewing science emeritus professor Michael J. Lewis
To recognize Dr. Michael J. Lewis, the UC Davis Department of Food Science and Technology has created a new endowed fund, named in honor of Professor Michael J. Lewis, and dedicated to supporting UC Davis brewing science students.
Rangeland ecologist and agricultural engineer win presidential awards
Two faculty members at UC Davis have been presented with Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers, the nation's highest honor for professionals in the early stage of their independent scientific research careers.
"Common Threads" event at UC Davis to honor six extraordinary women in agriculture
Six northern California women who have made remarkable contributions to agriculture and their communities will be honored at UC Davis on March 5 during a luncheon and “Common Threads” award ceremony.
Animal scientist Ed DePeters wins $40,000 teaching prize
Ed DePeters was named the 2009 recipient of the prestigious UC Davis Prize for Undergraduate Teaching and Scholarly Achievement. The award was presented along with cake — and of course milk — before a classroom filled with DePeters' surprised and supportive students.
ASI Graphic Recordings
During the course of the Inaugural National Symposium on Food Systems and Sustainability on March 24, 2009 and a follow-up Policy Roundtable on March 25, 2009, graphic recorders Mariah Howard and Nancy White created the following visual representations of presentations and discussions.
2009 Walker Award Recipient: Joan Chandler
Joan Chandler, lecturer and staff research associate in the Division of Textiles and Clothing, received the Walker Award this June. The award honors the year’s most outstanding academic adviser as nominated by his or her students and co-workers.
Economic stimulus funds novel project for Sierra Nevada foothill youth
UC Davis Cooperative Extension specialist Lisa Thompson teamed with college alumnus Alan Wallace to show Sierra Nevada youth the world of a fisheries biologist in a job skills project featuring watersheds and Native American culture.
Researchers seek new answers to old strawberry pests
Strawberries are usually grown with clear plastic mulch over the bed, but many organic growers prefer black plastic mulch because it gives greater weed control. Now, reflective mulch is being tested to see if it helps with lygus control.
Chemical ecologist Walter Leal selected an ESA fellow
Walter Leal, chemical ecologist and professor of entomology at UC Davis is a newly selected fellow of the Entomological Society of America (ESA). Leal is internationally known for his pioneering and innovative work in insect communication.
U.N. summit explores world of hunger
Neal Van Alfen knows that if world hunger continues to get worse, we are in trouble as a civilization Van Alfen, the dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, received an in-depth perspective on the issue when he attended the Sept. 26 United Nations meeting on Partnering for Food Security in New York.
College Celebration: Behind the Scenes
A video of behind-the-scenes work from this year's College Celebration. Thank you to all of our volunteers for making College Celebration a great success!
Psychiatrist-philanthropist gives $1 million for infancy studies
Dr. Robert Dorn, a Davis psychiatrist who devoted his career to understanding and treating mental health problems that originate in the earliest years of life, has given $1 million to support infant development research at UC Davis.
