Students

Reina Itakura: Outstanding Senior in Computer Science

Computer science senior Reina Itakura found community and purpose through competitive programming at UC Davis. From organizing coding competitions to qualifying for the ICPC North America Championship, Itakura developed a passion for theoretical computer science and collaborative problem-solving.

New Visual Analysis Tool Calms the Climate Data Storm

Climate models generate billions of data points, and traditional analysis methods can't keep up. UC Davis Ph.D. student Yuya Kawakami developed ClimateSOM, an interactive visualization tool that helps scientists explore thousands of climate futures and uncover patterns that current methods can miss.

Student-Led Tech Business Named Startup of the Month

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.