Sortify is a tech business emerging out of UC Davis, co-founded by Agarwal and fellow students Yash Nadge and Yahya Habibi. The idea is simple: attach a small camera to disposal bins that alert individuals where a piece of trash is supposed to go. Powered by AI, these cameras will either use voice, a screen or lights to signal proper disposal.
ResearchQuest.ai is a new AI agent that scours academic papers for anything related to the query. The new tool, built by student researchers through E-SEARCH, could cut down a literature review from months to minutes.
UC Davis runner and computer science master’s student Zachary Graeber takes lessons from cross country into the lab. With endurance, focus and resilience, he’s tackling research challenges in computing while pushing his limits on the track.
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.
UC Davis engineering students are taking their research to orbit, building an AI-powered digital twin to track satellite battery health. The project blends teamwork, ingenuity and space-tested problem-solving, with applications reaching far beyond Earth.
A new UC Davis-led study reveals that GenAI browser assistants collect and share sensitive data without users’ knowledge, calling for stronger safeguards, transparency and awareness to protect user privacy online.
After a traumatic brain injury, computer science and engineering student Ayush Saha rebuilt his life and launched a mission to solve real-world problems through data, teamwork and code. At UC Davis, he’s flipped setbacks into strength — both in the lab and on the mat.
Computer science and engineering major Jason Feng brought algorithms to life through competitive programming at UC Davis, blending theory with practice and fun. From contest creation to club leadership, he found his niche by digging deeper into what sparked his curiosity.
Computer science major Christina Phan turned curiosity into impact by mentoring peers, leading courses and bridging knowledge gaps with clarity and care. Her UC Davis journey highlights the power of exploration, empathy and code — plus a knack for making tough concepts click.
Thirteen student teams pitched their innovative start-up ideas — from accessible dishware to an on-the-go centrifuge and an app that identifies invasive fire-spreading plant species — to investors at PLASMA Demo Day, the culmination of the Student Startup Center's capstone 12-week accelerator program.
