Students

ECE Celebrates 2025 Graduate Student Awardees

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has honored seven graduate students for outstanding scientific contributions, academic leadership and teaching during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Aggie Engineers Go 'Face to Face' with Chancellor May

This month’s Face to Face With Chancellor May features Splash Tech, a forward-thinking startup tackling one of the most overlooked problems in home maintenance: swimming pool chemical management. The company grew out of a senior design project from electrical and computer engineering students at UC Davis.

Controlling the (Casimir) Force

As researchers continue to shrink the size of mechanical devices, controlling the Casimir force has become the first priority. At UC Davis, Calum Shelden, a Ph.D. candidate in electrical and computer engineering, is beginning groundbreaking experimentation to test the theories.

Outstanding Senior Spotlight: Shawn Feezer

From an a-ha moment with LEGO airplanes to discovering a fascination with digital design, we spoke with Shawn Feezer to learn more about his journey to become an Aggie Engineer and his research aspirations when he begins a master's program at UC Davis later this year.

Outstanding Senior Spotlight: Victoria Lam

Coming from a background in art and animation, computer engineering student Victoria Lam understands that coding can be a form of creative expression and a powerful tool to solve problems with tangible impacts. Her work is emblematic of the Aggie Engineer's exceptional spirit.

Restoring Voices and Identity with Neuroengineering

Each year, nearly 1 million people worldwide are diagnosed with head and neck cancer, with many losing their ability to speak intelligibly due to treatment. UC Davis researchers are working to restore their lost voices with adaptive technology.

More Than a Network: How NSBE Supports and Elevates Black Engineers

The UC Davis chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers is more than just a club — it’s a community, a support system and a launchpad for success. The organization’s president Xaveria Azodoh shares how it fosters belonging, opens doors to career opportunities and empowers the next generation of Black engineers.