The Bezos Earth Fund has announced a $2 million grant to the University California, Davis, the American Heart Association and other partners to advance “Swap it Smart” as part of its AI for Climate & Nature Grand Challenge. The funding will support research that could help redesign foods, for example optimizing for flavor profile, nutritional properties and lower costs and environmental impact.
ResearchQuest.ai is a new AI agent that scours academic papers for anything related to the query. The new tool, built by student researchers through E-SEARCH, could cut down a literature review from months to minutes.
UC Davis runner and computer science master’s student Zachary Graeber takes lessons from cross country into the lab. With endurance, focus and resilience, he’s tackling research challenges in computing while pushing his limits on the track.
This month’s Face to Face With Chancellor May features Splash Tech, a forward-thinking startup tackling one of the most overlooked problems in home maintenance: swimming pool chemical management.
UC Davis engineering students are taking their research to orbit, building an AI-powered digital twin to track satellite battery health. The project blends teamwork, ingenuity and space-tested problem-solving, with applications reaching far beyond Earth.
A new UC Davis-led study reveals that GenAI browser assistants collect and share sensitive data without users’ knowledge, calling for stronger safeguards, transparency and awareness to protect user privacy online.
As a new assistant professor of computer science at UC Davis, Yang Zhou will create healthier software ecosystems that manage communication between GPUs to enhance performance and lower costs in technologies like machine learning and AI.
UC Davis Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Computer Science Biswanath Mukherjee has been selected for the 2026 IEEE Eric E. Sumner Award for his outstanding contributions to the communications technology field, particularly in his work with optical networks and security protocols.
The UC Davis assistant professor of computer science has received the prestigious early-career faculty award to advance computational methods for designing high-performance mechanical metamaterials.
After a traumatic brain injury, computer science and engineering student Ayush Saha rebuilt his life and launched a mission to solve real-world problems through data, teamwork and code. At UC Davis, he’s flipped setbacks into strength — both in the lab and on the mat.
UC Davis is getting smart about smart tech. With new courses "AI for All" and "AI in Health," the College of Engineering is preparing students across disciplines to explore AI's foundations, applications and ethical impact.
Computer science and engineering major Jason Feng brought algorithms to life through competitive programming at UC Davis, blending theory with practice and fun. From contest creation to club leadership, he found his niche by digging deeper into what sparked his curiosity.
Computer science major Christina Phan turned curiosity into impact by mentoring peers, leading courses and bridging knowledge gaps with clarity and care. Her UC Davis journey highlights the power of exploration, empathy and code — plus a knack for making tough concepts click.
Thirteen student teams pitched their innovative start-up ideas — from accessible dishware to an on-the-go centrifuge and an app that identifies invasive fire-spreading plant species — to investors at PLASMA Demo Day, the culmination of the Student Startup Center's capstone 12-week accelerator program.
Bohan Li, who will graduate with dual degrees in computer science and applied physics this year, has received the College of Engineering's highest honor for a graduating senior. Li is honored for his efforts in theoretical research and his dedication to furthering STEM education.
