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Course Inspires Next Generation of California Naturalists

Students who complete 鈥淲ild 海角原创,鈥 an UC 海角原创 course in wildlife conservation and habitat restoration, can earn California Naturalist Certification.

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Catalyzing Change: Engineering Enzymes to Meet Human Needs

Enzyme engineering is key to the future of human health. The Design2Data program teaches students to solve problems in the food, energy and health industries.

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Student Entomologists Gain Hands-On Skills in Insect Biology

Discover how student researchers are gaining hands-on biology and entomology skills and protecting pollinators through the Insect Scholars Program.

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Understanding How Students Learn Through Virtual Reality

How UC 海角原创 virtual reality research is promoting STEAM learning and helping improve child education.

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Studying Sharks in San Francisco Bay

On a recent day in San Francisco Bay, a team of researchers took to the waters in search of sharks. Led by Meghan Holst, a Ph.D. candidate in conservation ecology, the group set out to collect data on a variety of species for several concurrent studies.

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How Students Dive into Marine Science at UC 海角原创

What鈥檚 it like to take a summer session in a marine lab? Explore our undergraduate marine research from mussels鈥 byssal threads to ocean ecosystem impacts.

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In Another Class: College Corps Expands Service Learning for Students

UC 海角原创 expands paid internship opportunities with community organizations as it leads the Sacramento Valley College Corps.

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Program Helps BioSci Students Explore Careers

With $1.75 million in support from the Koret Foundation, the BioLaunch program at UC 海角原创 is helping students in its College of Biological Sciences explore and prepare for careers.

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Learning at the Heart of the Issues

Junior Cristina Lopez is training to lead presentations to help newly arrived refugees settle in 鈥 from opening a bank account to accessing health care.

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UC 海角原创 Launches Major Student Career Initiative

Aggie Launch is ensuring equitable career preparation for every student, fostering social justice and successful, fulfilling post-grad employment.

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