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Graduate Studies is excited to offer the new Graduate Mentoring Initiative (GMI) program for UC Davis faculty beginning October 2021. GMI is a quarterly initiative designed to foster an engaged culture of faculty-graduate student mentoring across all academic disciplines. The application is now open for the fall quarter program. 

Graduate studies is pleased to announce the 26 recipients of the Graduate Program Advising and Mentoring Awards. Graduate Studies recognizes the importance of mentorship and advising for graduate student success, and this award celebrates individuals who provide outstanding service in this area.

The annual exhibition by UC Davis arts and humanities graduate students will showcase works across the disciplines of art, design, music, creative writing, Native American studies, English, Spanish and French. The exhibition is hosted by the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art and can be viewed June 10 through Sept. 6 on the museum’s website.  

Graduate Studies is pleased to announce and celebrate the dedicated and talented individuals who have earned awards and recognition for their exceptional achievement in the 2020-2021 academic year.

Graduate Studies and Graduate Council are pleased to present awards for outstanding mentoring of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. The Distinguished Mentoring Awards recognize the vital role mentoring plays in the academic and professional development of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at UC Davis.

Graduate Studies is pleased to announce Animal Behavior Ph.D. candidate Amelia Munson won first place at the UC Davis Grad Slam final round on Thursday, April 8. Her winning presentation “Fact or Fiction: What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger” earned her a $2,500 grand prize and the opportunity to advance to the University of California Grad Slam competition on May 7.

Her engaging presentation examined how introducing environmental stressors on young fish in captivity impacted their ability to adapt to challenges and exhibit anti-predator behaviors as adults.

Samantha Werth, Ph.D. Candidate in Animal Biology and Grad Slam finalist, shares her research and inspiration for her Grad Slam presentation. Be sure to cheer on Samantha at the UC Davis Grad Slam Final Round on April 8. 

Alea Skwara, Ph.D. Candidate in Psychology and Grad Slam finalist, shares her research and inspiration for her Grad Slam presentation. Be sure to cheer on Alea at the UC Davis Grad Slam Final Round on April 8. 

Abby Nielsen, a Biomedical Enginnering Ph.D. Student and Grad Slam finalist, shares her research and inspiration for her Grad Slam presentation. Be sure to cheer on Abby at the UC Davis Grad Slam Final Round on April 8. 

Lizette Navarette, a CANDEL Ed.D. Student and Grad Slam finalist, shares her research and inspiration for her Grad Slam presentation. Be sure to cheer on Lizette at the UC Davis Grad Slam Final Round on April 8. 

Amelia Munson, a Ph.D. Candidate in Animal Behavior and Grad Slam finalist, shares her research and inspiration for her Grad Slam presentation. Be sure to cheer on Amelia at the UC Davis Grad Slam Final Round on April 8. 

Chelsea Kelland, a Ph.D. Candidate in Immunology and Grad Slam finalist, shares her research and inspiration for her Grad Slam presentation. Be sure to cheer Chelsea on at the UC Davis Grad Slam Final Round on April 8. 

Paul Kasemsap, a  horticulture and agronomy Ph.D. candidate and Grad Slam finalist, shares his passion for plant physiology and explains why his research is critical for global food security. 

Ph.D. Candidate Spencer Dahl shares his inspiration for his Grad Slam presentation and discusses how he prepared for the competition. 

Lindsay Cameron, a Ph.D. Candidate in Neuroscience and Grad Slam finalist, shares her research and inspiration for her Grad Slam presentation. Be sure to cheer Lindsay on at the UC Davis Grad Slam Final Round on April 8.