Transforming the World

The University of California, Davis, touches everything that matters to us as human beings.

From our health to the economy, to what we eat and drink, to how we experience and interpret life, UC Davis has impact through teaching, research and public service.

For 100 years, we have prepared and inspired students and discovered solutions to some of society's most pressing problems.

As we look to the future, we address those things that matter most to California in order to transform the world.

Having enough to eat.

UC Davis researchers are discovering ways to make basic crops more nutritious, tolerant of flood and drought, and disease-resistant.

A healthy cat to hug.

UC Davis solved the recent pet food crisis and is tackling other animal health concerns for pet lovers.

Exploring our "dark" universe.

Tony Tyson

UC Davis professor Tony Tyson is the director of the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope project.

Finding a cure for autism.

Sarah, Chuck and Chas Gardner

Chuck and Sarah Gardner, inspired by their son Chas, helped found the M.I.N.D. Institute.

Your happiness.

Robert Emmons

Professor Robert Emmons is the author of Thanks! How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier

Touching lives.

Dr. Condessa Curley

The founder of Project Africa Global, Dr. Condessa Curley received her medical degree from UC Davis.

Creating brighter futures.

Yolanda Falkenberg

Yolanda Falkenberg is the principal of a new charter school that works with UC Davis to empower underserved students.

Reviving her tribal language.

Lori Laiwa

Ph.D. student Lori Laiwa pursues research to revitalize the language and culture of her ancestors.

Inspiring students to create and innovate.

Rinde Eckert

Granada Artist-in-Residence Rinde Eckert collaborated with UC Davis students in his creative process.

Teaching students to be great thinkers.

Brenda Schildgen

Brenda Schildgen is the recipient of the 2008 UC Davis Prize for Undergraduate Teaching and Scholarly Achievement.

Creating inspired wine.

Greg La Follette

UC Davis alumnus Greg La Follette is an award-winning winemaker and owner of Tandem Winery in Sebastopol, California.

Bringing people together.

Steven Lee

UC Davis student Steven Lee serves as the student government director of city and county affairs.

Starting a new life.

Theresa G.

The UC Davis School of Law Family Protection and Legal Assistance Clinic helped give Theresa and her family a fresh start on life.