Science & Technology

Veterinary students often face significant mental health challenges, but UCDSVM offers counseling, financial literacy curriculum and more in order to mitigate stress By SONORA SLATER — science@theaggie.org     Content Warning: Suicide. Resources for 24/7 national and local crisis phone lines and text lines are listed below. For students seeking mental health support, here are some […]

Findings suggest an increased focus on repetitive behaviors is needed in screening techniques for autism spectrum disorder According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 54 children are found with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Over the years, clinicians and researchers have focused on identification of the disorder at earlier stages […]

Angelman Syndrome is a rare neurogenetic condition that leads to developmental delays and motor and speech impairments The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) recently awarded David Segal, a professor from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at the UC Davis School of Medicine, with the Discovery Stage Research Project (DISC2) award for his […]

The new season dives into exciting research happening at UC Davis and offers a hopeful perspective on today’s science world After a year and a half of increasingly disheartening science news — from pandemic coverage, to wildfires, hurricanes and other environmental catastrophes — the third season of UC Davis’ podcast “Unfold” seeks to offer a […]

Fertility, timing of birth and pregnancy loss observed in Rhesus macaques following exposure to wildfire smoke The California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC) at UC Davis conducted a “unique case-control” study investigating birth outcomes in Rhesus macaques. This species’ breeding period was affected by the Camp Fire, according to a research paper published  in the […]

A new feature called “Discord Student Hubs” serves as a place to find and add servers to connect with classmates at your school Discord, an instant messaging system characterized by small chat rooms or servers, is rolling out a new feature known as Discord Student Hubs. This update was inspired in part by the Discord […]

SENDForC, Bayanihan Clinic and Youth In Dentistry representatives share their experiences from being involved     For many new students, a new chapter has just opened in their book of life as they step foot on the UC Davis campus. Perhaps lost and yearning for connection following a year of virtual classes and interaction, students can […]

From working at the UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain to the UC Davis Medical Center, students are engaged in STEM research across the board     According to the 2021 University of California Accountability Framework, 34% of university-wide seniors reported assisting faculty in conducting research. Research is an integral part of UC Davis, and […]

Davis has several resources for mental health accessible to both students and locals     A survey by the US Census Bureau showed that symptoms of depression or anxiety have increased 11% from 2021 to 2022. Students and members of Yolo County believe climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic may have a toll on mental health. […]

Increased frequency of open-note exams due to virtual classes results in mixed opinions among students  Is it B or C? B or C? The multiple-choice answers toggle back-and-forth in your mind as you glance up at the clock to see that there are only two minutes remaining. This exam is worth 60% of your grade, […]

A professor, a journalist and a Ph.D. student all explore how anthropology has played a role in getting them to where they are today It’s a rite of passage for every college student to reach the point where reciting the classic introduction — name, year, major and what they want to do with their degree […]

New video series combines material engineering concepts and superhero icons for accessible education     ‘Engineering Superheroes,’ a new Youtube video series with a single crowdfunded pilot episode currently released, seeks to introduce elementary school students to material engineering through exploring the science behind their favorite superheroes.  Ricardo Castro, a professor in the Department of Material […]