UC Davis' Big Ideas are forward-thinking, interdisciplinary initiatives that build upon the strengths of the university to create positive impacts for the greater, global good. Revisit this series of virtual events featuring the Big Ideas and hear how support for these initiatives will lead to discoveries that solve the most pressing problems in California and the world.
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Aggie Launch
Wednesday, April 29
12 to 1 p.m. PDT
Career readiness in a complex world requires a nimble approach that begins as soon as a student enters college. In our first Big Ideas Virtual Event series, Marcie Kirk Holland, executive director of the Internship & Career Center and Aggie Launch co-champion, shares UC Davis' vision for integrating career preparation into every student’s pathway. Watch the video to learn how Aggie Launch will enrich our students' college experiences with tailored opportunities to help them achieve their professional goals.
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One Climate
Wednesday, May 6
12 to 1 p.m. PDT
Climate change is the defining challenge of the 21st century. Learn more from One Climate Big Idea Champion Benjamin Houlton during this online talk, which includes a live Q&A. Hear how UC Davis is uniquely equipped to accelerate urgently needed solutions, and how we are preparing the next generation of leaders to foster changes essential to creating a low-carbon society and a sustainable way of life.
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A View into the Future of UC Davis Veterinary Medicine
Wednesday, May 13
12 to 1 p.m. PDT
Dean Michael Lairmore shares his vision for a dramatically redesigned veterinary hospital where clinicians, scholars, and veterinary students collaborate in integrated teams to advance the health of animals, people, and our environment. This facility, which focuses on healing, innovation and discovery, will be the world's premier veterinary facility.
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Healthy Aging in a Digital World
Wednesday, May 20
12 to 1 p.m. PDT
Join Dr. Thomas Nesbitt and Dr. Heather M. Young, two leading experts in the field of telehealth and nursing education, for a robust discussion on the intersection of technology and aging populations. Learn how UC Davis is leveraging its existing strengths in telehealth to deliver quality care to populations within the comfort of their homes.
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Center for Violence Prevention Research
Wednesday, May 27
12 to 1 p.m. PDT
Dr. Garen Wintemute is a leading expert on gun violence as well as a practicing emergency medicine physician and the director of the UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program. He and his colleagues discuss the latest findings in developing evidence-based, non-partisan solutions to violence that will enable us to build safer communities.
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Smart Farm: Sustainable Farming for the Future
Wednesday, June 3
12 to 1 p.m. PDT
SmartFarm is an innovative approach to develop superior plants, smart machines, more efficient farming methods, and a highly trained workforce. Dr. David Slaughter, professor of biological and agricultural engineering, discusses how together these developments will provide a sustainable food production system in the 21st century and beyond.
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