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Concrete Solutions That Lower Both Emissions and Air Pollution

Concrete production contributes 8 percent of global greenhouse gases, and demand continues to rise as populations and incomes grow. Yet some commonly discussed strategies to reduce the sector’s global GHG emissions could, under some scenarios, increase local air pollution and related health damages, according to a study from the University of California, Davis.

Sustainability

Why Aggie Square? And Why Me?

By John Marx / Originally published at UCDavis.edu

John Marx, professor and chair of the Department of English, is a member of the Aggie Square team, advising on academic planning, as a faculty advisor to the provost.

Education

UC Davis Claims Top World Ranking in Veterinary Science

The University of California, Davis, tops the world in veterinary science, according to the 2020 QS World University Rankings by Subject released today (March 3). QS, or Quacquarelli Symonds, is considered one of the most influential international university rankings providers.

Via UC Davis News

Health

With Input from UC Davis Expert, Congress Passes Federal Funding for Gun Violence Prevention

It’s a milestone year for safety research — for the first time in over two decades, Congress has approved substantial federal funding for research on firearm violence and injury prevention.

Health

Congress approved $25M in funding for gun safety research. Now what?

In December, Congress approved $25 million in federal funding to study gun safety.

Health

Thinking Outside the Box for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The Building the Entrepreneurial Mindset Big Idea wants to make innovation and entrepreneurship learning a hallmark of a UC Davis education.

Education

UC Firearm Violence Research Center accepting proposals for firearm research

The University of California Firearm Violence Research Center (UCFC) — established at UC Davis in 2017 with funding from the State of California — is awarding research grants to investigators at public universities in California.

Health

AAVMC Names Havel as Recipient of 2020 Excellence in Research Award

The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has named Dr. Peter J. Havel from the University of California, Davis, College of Veterinary Medicine as the recipient of the 2020 AAVMC Excellence in Research Award.

Health

Inaugural cohort of fellows is furthering the campus goal of Global Education for All

The Global Education for All Fellowship is a campus-wide student committee created to further develop and implement Global Education for All

Education

How Researchers Are Responding to Mitigate California’s Wildfire Crisis

The Camp Fire in 2018 was the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California’s history, killing 85 and burning over 150,000 acres and 18,000 structures.

Sustainability

UC Davis MIND Institute provides care for those born with fragile X syndrome disorder

Fragile X syndrome is a debilitating genetic neurodevelopmental disorder that affects people worldwide, but many doctors don't know anything about it, let alone have the resources to properly diagnose or treat it.

Health

Marburg Virus Found in Sierra Leone Bats

First Report of Angolan-like Strain in Bats Since Initial Outbreak in People in 2005

Health

Could Sacramento Flood Like New Orleans? It's Possible, But Water Managers Are Trying To Make It Less Likely

Weak and problematic levees are a big reason why there was so much destruction when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005.

Sustainability

Enlarged Amygdala Involved in Psychiatric Challenges in Young Girls with Autism

Preschool-age girls with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face greater challenges with emotional and behavioral problems than similar age boys with ASD.

Health

UC Davis Athletic Director Kevin Blue Talks Aggie Athletics, Aggie Launch

In his fourth year at UC Davis, Kevin Blue has been the vortex in an athletic department that has reached unprecedented heights.

Education