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2018 A Year in Review
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Museum intern Rachel Alsheikh, a senior majoring in wildlife, fish and conservation biology, prepares a California condor specimen for use in research and teaching. (UC Davis/Gregory Urquiaga)
UC Davis is one of the few places in the United States to be designated a repository for condor specimens, which must be properly handled and preserved for research and educational purposes.
Our college continued to play a big role in top rankings for UC Davis: #1 for agricultural sciences and forestry in the United States; #1 in the world for plant and animal sciences; #1 in agricultural economics and policy research; and #1 in the nation for research productivity and impact of our faculty in the Department of Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology.
Our college continued to play a big role in top rankings for UC Davis: #1 for agricultural sciences and forestry in the United States; #1 in the world for plant and animal sciences; #1 in agricultural economics and policy research; and #1 in the nation for research productivity and impact of our faculty in the Department of Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology.
New research by UC Davis child development experts in human ecology suggests that prenatal stress promotes developmental plasticity in babies, making them more likely to benefit from good parenting.
New research by UC Davis child development experts in human ecology suggests that prenatal stress promotes developmental plasticity in babies, making them more likely to benefit from good parenting.
Use the arrows on either side of the picture to scroll through highlights from our year.
Use the arrows on either side of the picture to scroll through highlights from our year.
Celine, a champion quarter horse, was donated to UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Celine, a champion quarter horse, was donated to UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
At an annual event, students had the opportunity to show their appreciation to donors who continue to provide crucial financial support for scholarships. Donors, in turn, were thrilled to meet with and learn about how their philanthropy is helping students achieve their goals.
At an annual event, students had the opportunity to show their appreciation to donors who continue to provide crucial financial support for scholarships. Donors, in turn, were thrilled to meet with and learn about how their philanthropy is helping students achieve their goals.
Students walking across the graduation stage.
Susan Harrison, a professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Policy, was elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors a scientist can receive.
Susan Harrison, a professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Policy, was elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors a scientist can receive.
Professor Ermias Kebreab is conducting research with dairy cows to find out if seaweed used as a feed additive can reduce methane emissions from cows. Kebreab was recently named Associate Dean of Global Engagement and Director of the World Food Center.
Professor Ermias Kebreab is conducting research with dairy cows to find out if seaweed used as a feed additive can reduce methane emissions from cows. Kebreab was recently named Associate Dean of Global Engagement and Director of the World Food Center.
Farmers got a first-hand look at variety trials underway at Small Grains Field Day.
Farmers got a first-hand look at variety trials underway at Small Grains Field Day.
Each year, almost 6,000 UC Davis students participate in internships. Community and regional development major Marissa Rodriguez was among them. She interned at the state Capitol with students from other UC campuses.
Each year, almost 6,000 UC Davis students participate in internships. Community and regional development major Marissa Rodriguez was among them. She interned at the state Capitol with students from other UC campuses.
Three of the brewing industry’s professional organizations honored the “Pope of Foam” Charlie Bamforth with awards that speak to the distinguished professor’s lifetime of accomplishments.
Three of the brewing industry’s professional organizations honored the “Pope of Foam” Charlie Bamforth with awards that speak to the distinguished professor’s lifetime of accomplishments.
In collaboration with UC Davis Cooperative Extension viticulture specialist Kaan Kurtural (right), Miguel Guerrero (left) of The Wine Group is experimenting with a “high-wire” viticultural practice that reduces the need for manual labor.
In collaboration with UC Davis Cooperative Extension viticulture specialist Kaan Kurtural (right), Miguel Guerrero (left) of The Wine Group is experimenting with a “high-wire” viticultural practice that reduces the need for manual labor.
The college broke ground in October on a new dairy goat parlor and creamery adjacent to the existing Dairy Goat Teaching and Research Facility. The 2,420 square-foot facility will create opportunities to process fluid milk and make cheese with state-of-the-art equipment.
The college broke ground in October on a new dairy goat parlor and creamery adjacent to the existing Dairy Goat Teaching and Research Facility. The 2,420 square-foot facility will create opportunities to process fluid milk and make cheese with state-of-the-art equipment.
Another hallmark of the season is College Celebration, which began 30 years ago as a way to recognize individuals who have helped the college thrive and grow.
Another hallmark of the season is College Celebration, which began 30 years ago as a way to recognize individuals who have helped the college thrive and grow. This year, 1,000 attendees joined the college in the ARC Pavilion to celebrate.
Lynette Williams, a Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology senior and museum intern, is about to release a female Lazuli bunting captured in a mist net at Bird Haven Ranch.
Lynette Williams, a Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology senior and museum intern, is about to release a female Lazuli bunting captured in a mist net at Bird Haven Ranch.
CA&ES recently boosted its agricultural research capabilities with major irrigation infrastructure improvements on 300 acres just west of Highway 113. The upgrades include five miles of new underground PVC piping, a pumping and filtering station and state-of-the-art control technology.
CA&ES recently boosted its agricultural research capabilities with major irrigation infrastructure improvements on 300 acres just west of Highway 113. The upgrades include five miles of new underground PVC piping, a pumping and filtering station and state-of-the-art control technology.
A group of 15 students volunteered at Soil Born Farms, an urban agriculture and education project in the Sacramento area. Our students planted garlic and weeded plots while learning about sustainable vegetable and fruit production.
A group of 15 students volunteered at Soil Born Farms, an urban agriculture and education project in the Sacramento area. Our students planted garlic and weeded plots while learning about sustainable vegetable and fruit production.

A Message From the Dean - December 2018

  • by Helene Dillard

Gratitude for our accomplishments and best wishes for the new year

As the calendar year draws to a close, I find myself filled with gratitude for the dedication and hard work of our faculty, students, staff, alumni and friends who keep the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the forefront of meeting the challenges that face our world. You’ve heard it said that a picture is worth a thousand words, so we decided to treat you to a slide show of a few highlights from 2018. Please scroll through the banner images above to see our work in action. No matter how you have been a part of the college this year, we say “thank you!” and wish you the best for you and your families during the holidays and for a wonderful year ahead.

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