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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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Erika La Plante, an assistant prof. of materials science and engineering, is developing a framework to understand mineral-fluid interactions to create a greener planet.

Learn more in this Engineering Progress Magazine video: https://ow.ly/sJsj50Ye7Bf

#WomenInScience
February 11, 2026 at 11:43 PM
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From polished fits to protective gear, real quick 🛠️ Meet the Women Machinists’ Club — where curiosity turns into confidence one weld at a time.

Read the story: https://engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/women-machinists-club-turns-curiosity-confidence

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February 10, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Some paths bend, loop and cross borders — and that’s where growth happens.
 
Andrea Solis Olguin’s journey to civil engineering spans countries, disciplines and identities. Her study abroad experience in Mexico brought sustainability, community and global perspective together.
Beyond Borders and Blueprints: The Resilient Path of Andrea Solis Olguin
When it comes to resilience, Andrea Solis Olguin clearly embodies it. As a recent UC Davis graduate with a B.S. in civil engineering and a minor in sustainability in the built environment, Solis…
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February 4, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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Assistant Prof. of Biomedical Engineering Aidan Gilchrist is working toward a future where medical interventions can help turn back the biological clock. 🕰️

Meet other engineers who are turning bold ideas into a reality at UC Davis: https://ow.ly/V3U450Y94uO

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February 4, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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It’s Crowdfund UC Davis time 💡 Support student engineering projects turning bold ideas into real-world impact. Give, share or match a gift at https://ow.ly/5bL450Y7M9t

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February 2, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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A plant scientist and a chemical engineer struck up a friendship over a mutual interest in slimy goop. It's helped them discover why wilt bacteria can kill plants so quickly @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/biologi...
Biologists and Engineers Follow Goopy Clues to Plant-Wilting Bacteria
Slippery, drippy goop makes Ralstonia bacteria devastating killers of plants, causing rapid wilting in tomato, potato and a wide range of other crops, according to new research. The work, published Ja...
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January 23, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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A world-class coffee collection for research, teaching and discovery is taking shape at the UC Davis Library, made possible with recent donations by coffee industry pioneers Jerry Baldwin, Russ Kramer and the Specialty Coffee Association. buff.ly/xsGa9Aq

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UC Davis Coffee Center Director William Ristenpart; Starbucks co-founder Jerry Baldwin and wife Jane; Audrey Russek, library curator for Food and Drink; and University Librarian and Vice Provost William Garrity, with the original Starbucks manifesto at the UC Davis Library.
January 29, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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Meet Sortify, a UC Davis student-led startup named Startup of the Month by Comstock’s Magazine. Founded by computer science students, Sortify is tackling a problem we all face: knowing which bin our waste belongs in.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/EsgN50Y4stk

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January 27, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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Imagine a greenhouse where ai helps guide decisions, from climate control to crop care. This is what Grace Algeo, engineering master's student & Gotham Greens assistant grower, envisions for the future of controlled environment agriculture. 🌱

Read more: https://ow.ly/Ji3550Y1uJ0.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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Small paws, big ideas? These campus squirrels might just be engineers in training 🐿️😉

Happy #NationalSquirrelAppreciationDay!

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A squirrel standing alert on the ground covered with dry autumn leaves near a large tree trunk on the UC Davis campus.
January 21, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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Congratulations to UC Davis mechanical & aerospace engineering senior Shreya Chandra on being named a 2026 20 Twenties award recipient by Aviation Week Network and Accenture!

🔗 Read about this honor: https://ow.ly/6yZK50XYtbm

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January 20, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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We've got the future in focus 🔍

This issue of Engineering Progress Magazine explores Aggie Engineers turning bold ideas into socially responsible solutions, for a better tomorrow built today.

Read the magazine: https://ow.ly/sA9Z50Y0guB

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January 20, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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What happens when you say “yes” to trying something new? For this UC Davis student, it started with a pre-college course in chemical engineering and ended with a passion in making the field approachable and fun.

Read more: https://ow.ly/7swZ50XXGWP

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January 15, 2026 at 11:52 PM
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Marina Leite, professor of materials science and engineering, was recently named 2026 Distinguished Lecturer for IEEE Photonics Society for her exemplary contributions to the field of photonics.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/oRZP50XWPqR

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January 14, 2026 at 10:20 PM
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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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Learn more: https://ow.ly/zfL950XWPhr
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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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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