COMMUNITY

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BOOKS OF MONTH

Understanding Humans Through Language
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COSMOLOGY

Questioning the Universe's Origin Story
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In Memoriam: Konstantinos Papamichael

by College of Letters and Science

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Konstantinos “Kosta” Papamichael, a visionary researcher, educator, and leader in the field of daylighting design and founder of the California Lighting Technology Center at UC Davis.

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FACULTY

In Memoriam: Mariel Vázquez

Mariel Vázquez was an esteemed applied mathematician and an internationally recognized member of the scientific community.

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ADMINISTRATION

Keeping a Pulse on the Psychedelic Science Scene

Learn about the day-to-day of Sarah Solar, the program coordinator and nexus point for the UC Davis Institute for Psychedelics and Neurotherapeutics.
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STUDENTS

How Personality and Social Support Can Help Us Recover When Life Goes Wrong

Can personality affect recovery from illness or injury? UC Davis research examines how social support and personality traits influence long-term health outcomes.

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BUSINESS

UC Davis Student Startup Makes Vaccination Records Accessible, Portable and Global

DOZEY digitizes vaccination records to make them secure, portable, and accessible worldwide, reducing costs and repeat vaccinations.

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Aliki Dragona: Fostering Global Learning Through Writing and Education

  • by Kate Villegas
Aliki Dragona is helping shape global learning at UC Davis through her teaching, study abroad leadership and faculty development work. Her work is closely aligned with the UC Davis Global Education for All Initiative., but her globally focused work at UC Davis has roots that trace back to her childhood.
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Why Teaching Difficult Subjects Requires a Framework for Solutions

  • by Alex Russell
Keith David Watenpaugh, professor of human rights, guides UC Davis undergraduate and graduate students through the modern world’s greatest tragedies with a focus on empowerment and solutions. Learning this human rights perspective prepares students to lead and promote the good wherever life leads them.

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