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Promotional digital graphic for the 36th Annual Undergraduate Research Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference, scheduled for April 25-26. The text is in bold magenta and blue, encouraging attendees to plan to attend. The background features a vibrant, multicolored gradient with abstract blue line-drawn illustrations of human faces and books, symbolizing creativity and research.

Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference opens doors April 25

Join the UC Davis campus community at the 36th Annual Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference. Information on serving as a moderator and details about the conference available on the conference website.

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Natasha Bibbs holding a key

Students Prepare for Undergraduate Research Conference

by Julia Ann Easley
April 22, 2025

UC Davis student Natasha Bibbs of Sacramento has already gone places with academic research — and she hopes to go even further.

The fourth-year student travelled about 2,000 miles to Louisiana and more than 150 years back in time to discover how someone she believes is an ancestor — perhaps her great-great-grandfather — became one of the first Black doctors in his community and used his status to contribute to the African American community.

A group of people in a medical or research lab interacting with robotic surgical equipment. One person in the foreground is seated at a Da Vinci surgical console, while another is taking a photo with a smartphone. Several individuals in the background are gathered around a screen displaying a 3D model, while others are observing robotic arms covered in blue surgical drapes. The room is well-lit, with advanced medical technology and monitors mounted on the ceiling.

UC Davis taps donors for student support

by Ginger M Welsh
February 21, 2025

The current Crowdfund UC Davis project offers donors the opportunity to support undergraduate students. The Undergraduate Research Center and experiential learning programs seek financial support from alumni, faculty and the community to enhance student learning experiences, near and far.

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