Fall/Winter 2021-22
State Affair
Alex Lee ’17 is the youngest member of California’s legislature.
Leading the Lab
Kim Budil, Ph.D. ’94, directs the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Droughts, Explained
UC Davis Associate Professor Samuel Sandoval Solis busts four myths about drought.
Making a Global Impact
David Boucher ’00, Ph.D. ’08, helped halt the spread of Ebola, success that became the basis for work in COVID-19.
A Leader in Ag
Humberto Izquierdo ’93 oversees agriculture in Yolo County.
Costume Quest
Design lecturer Christine Knobel ’16, M.F.A. ’18, attends comic book conventions — in character.
Is Cultivated Meat a Viable Prospect to Feed the World?
A team at UC Davis was awarded a grant to study cultivated meat.
Immersed in Education
Quarter at Aggie Square offers students an educational experience focused on a societal issue.
Smarty Plants
A new book by plant biologist Beronda Montgomery, Ph.D. ’01, explains what humans can learn from plant behavior.
Meet the Athletics Director
Rocko DeLuca has been at UC Davis since 2016.
A Watchful Eye
Researchers adapt testing technology to look for surges in COVID-19 cases.
Reimagining Campus Safety
A task force issued its report this summer with recommendations for the future of campus safety.
5 UC Davis Podcasts to Know
These series have you covered with topics such as health, humanities and water issues.
Giving Shelter
Three students help start Aggie House, serving as new transitional student housing.
Here: Multifunctional Public Green Spaces
A flock of sheep “mow” the grass of public spaces on campus.
Mondavi Center Set to Reopen
The new season features a mix of returning favorites and noteworthy newcomers.
