We had the pleasure of interviewing Morgan Streeter for our November Podcast! Their practicum project is on the environmental transmission of pathogenic E. coli from dairy cows. They are currently completing their project under their PI, Dr. Robert Atwill. Dr. Atwill is not accepting any applications at the moment.

Links & Information:

Dr. Robert Atwill (⁠[email protected]⁠)

Hello! My name is Brianna Vargas, and I am currently a fourth-year Global Disease Biology student. My career goal is to become a physician, with particular interest in emergency medicine and orthopedic surgery. Last year, I earned my EMT license and began working in interfacility transport. After sustaining a knee injury that prevented me from working, I began volunteering for the UC Davis EMT program, where I help teach essential skills to EMTs in training.

Hi GDB! 

Are you considering including a study abroad experience in your time as a GDB major? Here are some tips on how to find a study abroad program that suits your needs and interests. 

The Global Learning Hub (https://globallearning.ucdavis.edu/) is home to details about all the global learning experiences UC Davis has to offer, so be sure to check out their website for more information about specific programs.

Plant health is a vital field that shapes how we understand ecosystems, protect crops, and promote sustainable interactions with the environment. In this spotlight, we feature two remarkable figures whose work has had a global impact: Professor David Rizzo of UC Davis, a leading expert in plant pathology and the founder of the Global Disease Biology major, and Professor Robin Wall Kimmerer, a distinguished botanist, educator, and author who blends scientific research with Indigenous knowledge to foster ecological supervision.

Hello fellow Aggies! My name is Claire Meunier and I graduated from UC Davis in Spring 2017 with a BS in Global Disease Biology (GDB).  I grew up in Oregon, in a college town not too different from Davis, so I felt right at home the moment I arrived on campus.

College marks a transitional phase where undergraduate students begin shaping their personal and professional paths. Many students use their undergraduate years to gain the experience needed to prepare for their future careers. Often, they do this by finding a job, ideally an on-campus position. On-campus jobs allow students to balance work with their busy—and sometimes messy—schedules, while also providing a source of financial stability to help offset the endless expenses of college life.

UC Davis is the top agricultural school in the U.S., with many exciting opportunities for students interested in plant health. In this article, you’ll find an overview of programs and resources across campus that showcase what our leading agricultural university has to offer.

Did you know here at UC Davis there are a ton of free on-campus museums open for the public to visit? Here is a guide to help you learn more about the museums open to walk-in visitors and how to visit.

1. How did you decide to study Entomology?

That’s a good question. I’m not sure there was ever a moment when I decided to become an entomologist. I’ve known that I liked animals and nature since I was a kid, but it took me a while to figure out that I wanted to study insects. When I was little, I thought maybe I wanted to be a pet shop owner. As I got little older, I thought maybe I wanted to be a veterinarian. I briefly considered making nature documentary films in college but then realized that I was mostly interested in the ideas and practice of ecology.