Entries by Sean Moody

Environmental Justice Leaders’ Projects Shine a Light on Building Sustainable Practices for Underserved Communities

By Neelanjana Gautam At the closing ceremony of the 2024 Environmental Justice Leaders cohort held on January 23, 2025, the leaders working on the front lines of environmental justice discussed their project outcomes which lie at the intersection of climate, health, transportation, energy and race. The 2024 cohort comprised six leaders across California who engaged […]

Ask the Experts: What are ultra-processed foods and how do they impact our health?

Three UC Davis experts answer your questions to provide insight based on research Diet. Just the word alone can trigger an uneasy feeling and heated discussions with seemingly endless flavors of recommendations. Over the years, Americans have shifted in our general approach to food based on evolving guidance. In the span of a few decades […]

2025 Research Expo Keynote Speaker Announced

Keynote Speaker Donna K. Ginther, Ph.D. Roy A. Roberts & Regents Distinguished Professor of Economics Director of the Institute for Policy & Social Research University of Kansas The Rise of Team Work and Career Prospects in Academic Science How do your collaborations during your early career affect your career outcomes?  In this talk, Professor Ginther […]

Now Recruiting: Director of the Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS)

The Office of Research is conducting a search for the Director of the Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS). This position is open to tenured members of the UC Davis Academic Senate with appointment at the advanced associate or full Professor level and will be for 5 years at 75% time with the possibility of reappointment […]

UC Davis Institute of the Environment Director Isabel Montañez to Step Down in 2025

Isabel Montañez, director of the Institute of the Environment has announced her decision to step down on June 30, 2025, after serving in the position for nearly four years. Montañez, a renowned field geologist and geochemist specializing in records of ancient climate change, will continue to be with the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences […]

UC Davis Scientific Breakthroughs and Innovations Made Possible by Federal Funding in Jeopardy

Research at the University of California, Davis, yields discoveries that not only advance society, but also drive economic growth. These advancements enhance our lives here in California and throughout our nation, with innovations in agriculture, clean energy, artificial intelligence and human and animal health. As the largest source of funding for research at UC Davis, […]