UC Davis Big Ideas

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UC Davis’ Big Ideas are forward-thinking, interdisciplinary initiatives that will build upon the strengths of the university to positively impact the world. UC Davis researchers, scientists, clinicians and others are conducting innovative and ambitious work in sustainability, food, animal and human health, and more. These transformative projects can only become realities through partnerships with passionate donors, whose gifts will lead to the discoveries to solve California’s and the world’s most pressing problems.

Recent Articles

New UC Davis center paves the way for rock dust research

Faculty at the University of California are carrying out several remineralization studies across multiple campuses that they hope will deliver a more holistic understanding of California soils’ carbon storage potential.

Sustainability

Aging In California

UC Davis Health Professor Terri Harvath explains what the organization plans to focus on now and in the post-pandemic years.

Health

Rep. Matsui and husband donate to support climate research

Rep. Doris Matsui of Sacramento and her husband, Roger Sant, are propelling UC Davis’ climate work with a gift to Project Carbon, which is developing new, high-tech ways to capture atmospheric carbon dioxide and reduce greenhouse gases.

Sustainability

Telemedicine pioneer

Tom Nesbitt (B.A., psychology, ’75; M.D. ’79) launched the UC Davis Health System’s first telehealth program in 1992. Nesbitt’s pioneering leadership in telemedicine has been recognized by the American Telemedicine Association and the American Hospital Association.

Health

NCAA’s GSR report features numerous No. 1 scores from UC Davis

The NCAA highlighted why UC Davis is the fifth-ranked public school in the nation when the organization released its annual Graduation Success Rate report on Tuesday.

Education

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