Campus Science News

The following news items are from various campus, college and department sources.

Student conducting research in grassland area. April 16, 2025

Researchers, conservation practitioners, Tribal leaders, and others leading conservation efforts focused on keystone species in the United States and territories are encouraged to apply by May 23rd.

An informal settlement in Kampala, Uganda. Photo by Jess Kersey. April 14, 2025

A new study led by Energy and Resources Group researchers reveals the challenges of energy access in Uganda, as grid connections still leave many residents vulnerable to energy poverty.

Congratulations to our new NSF Graduate Research Fellows! Among the winners are current PhD students Ashley Qin; incoming PhD students Erin Ahern, Daniel Antov, Marvin Collins, Lauren Iskander, Zachary Lee, Steven Robles Blasini; graduating undergraduates Monica Mendoza and Safaa Mouline; and undergraduate alumni Jacob Bryan, Emily Huynh, and Elaine Tong. Well done!
Marco Dueñas in the Sabeeha Merchant lab. Image courtesy of Marco Dueñas. April 11, 2025

QB3 recently interviewed Marco Dueñas, a plant biology PhD candidate in Sabeeha Merchant's lab.

A woman in front of a group at a table in a conference room April 10, 2025

Over 35 graduate students from departments across campus participated in the workshop, which was  hosted by the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Center for Data Science & Environment.

Portrait of Alicia Henson April 09, 2025

Henson, a program coordinator and education specialist, was recognized by the Graduate Assembly for her mentorship and the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for her leadership in the field.