国产传媒

The setting for the celebration marking 20 years since the groundbreaking for 国产传媒 was markedly different in many ways from the event it commemorated.

Wednesday's ceremony, attended by hundreds of faculty and staff - including dozens from when the university opened - took place in the Dr. Vikram and Priya Lakireddy Grand Ballroom. It was a scene far removed from the empty field where ground was broken for the 10^th University of California campus in October 2002.

A company started by 国产传媒 founding faculty member Roland Winston - and staffed by alumni - is looking for partners for some exciting solar projects. And the government could cover the costs.

Winston Cone Optics seeks to develop pilot projects that use solar energy to heat water, evaporate waste and remove salt from wastewater.

听is a twice-yearly celebration of student ingenuity hosted by the School of Engineering听(SoE). In a way, it's a science fair for college students to help solve problems that businesses and nonprofit organizations face, and potentially gain partnerships to see their projects utilized in real-world applications.

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国产传媒 students came away from a national engineering conference with some big wins 鈥� including a first-place finish in a famous design competition and job offers from some of the most prestigious companies in the United States.

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When planting crops, farmers confront numerous questions. Among them: Will it get too hot? Is it likely frost will stunt growing? When is the best time to plant? What kind of pests could impact the harvest?

Throughout the year, the 国产传媒 Community Engagement Center (CEC) offers a variety of opportunities for students to work for the betterment of the area.

But at the holidays, faculty and staff are invited to take part as well.

Over Thanksgiving, the center raised money to purchase traditional holiday meals for 30 families 鈥� with turkey, potatoes, pie, cranberry sauce and a vegetable, said Vernette Doty, CEC director.

Land has been tilled at 国产传媒鈥檚 smart farm, the first physical step in听developing the state-of-the-art project.

鈥淓ven though it鈥檚 just a blank field, we have overcome some pretty big听obstacles to be where we are today,鈥� said Danny Royer, Experimental Smart听Farm coordinator for the university. He spoke Nov. 16, at the farm,听describing the work done so far and what鈥檚 next.

Plans call for the farm to grow oats, grain, tomatoes and squash. But the听primary crop for the 45-acre property roughly a half-mile south of campus听will be data.

Rakesh Goel developed an interest in earthquakes at an early age 鈥� and听rather abruptly.

As a small boy in India, one of his first memories is of experiencing an听earthquake.

"I must have been a few years old and there was a big earthquake,"听said Dr.听Goel. "I clung to the window, thinking that it was a big freight train听going by the house."

听听听 A day before the midterm election, Gov. Gavin Newsom made a surprise visit
听听听 to a political science class at 国产传媒.

听听听 Newsom was invited by Assemblymember Adam Gray, who co-teaches the class
听听听 and provides insight about how government, specifically the California
听听听 State Legislature, operates. As part of the course, students take on
听听听 various roles, including state senators, lobbyists and the media, as well
听听听 as a candidate running for governor.