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CommencementSpring 2022
Spring CommencementCOLLEGES OFAGRICULTURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCESBIOLOGICAL SCIENCESENGINEERINGLETTERS AND SCIENCEFRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2022SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2022UC DAVIS HEALTH STADIUMDAVIS, CALIFORNIA
SPRING COMMENCEMENT CEREMONYFRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 8:00 AMSATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2022 8:00 AMSUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2022 8:00 AMPROCESSIONALENTRY OF CANDIDATES AND ACADEMIC PROCESSIONPomp and Circumstance, March No. 1Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934)NATIONAL ANTHEMFriday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11Sunday, June 12Francis Scott Key (1779-1843)TIARA ABRAHAMHANSINEE MAYANIThe Star-Spangled BannerWELCOME AND INTRODUCTORY REMARKSRICHARD TUCKERCHAIR, ACADEMIC SENATE ANDMARSHALLAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTCOMMENCEMENT ADDRESSCHANCELLOR GARY S. MAYKEYNOTE ADDRESSFriday, June 10Saturday, June 11Sunday, June 12FRANCISCO RODRIGUEZU.S REPRESENTATIVE JACKIE SPEIERALFRED S. CHUANGSTUDENT SPEAKERFriday, June 10Saturday, June 11Sunday, June 12SHANNEN RECIOSANA SAYYIDSUSANA LOPEZPRESENTATION OF CAMPUS AWARDSCHANCELLOR GARY S. MAYUC Davis MedalFriday, June 10 and Sunday, June 12STUDENT AWARDSCONFERRING OF DEGREES1MARY CROUGHANPROVOST AND EXECUTIVE VICE CHANCELLORCHANCELLOR GARY S. MAYRICHARD TUCKERCHAIR, ACADEMIC SENATE ANDCOMMENCEMENT MARSHAL
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES ANDAWARDING OF CERTIFICATESCHANCELLOR GARY S. MAYCollege of Agricultural and Environmental SciencesDEAN HELENE DILLARDCollege of Biological SciencesASSOCIATE DEAN TED POWERSCollege of EngineeringDEAN RICHARD CORSICollege of Letters and ScienceDEAN ESTELLA ATEKWANAGRADUATE STAGE MOMENTCollege of Agricultural and Environmental SciencesCollege of Biological SciencesCollege of EngineeringCollege of Letters and ScienceCONCLUDING REMARKSALMA MATERHAIL TO CALIFORNIA (1907)Clinton R. MorseRICHARD TUCKERCHAIR, ACADEMIC SENATE ANDCOMMENCEMENT MARSHALHail to California, Alma Mater dearSing the joyful chorus, Sound it far and nearRallying ‘round her banner, We will never failCalifornia, Alma Mater, Hail! Hail! Hail!RECESSIONALAccess to the UC Davis Health Stadium field isprohibited. The audience is requested to meetgraduates across the street on Hutchison Fieldat the conclusion of the Recessional.COLLEGE MEET-UP2STAGE PARTY AND GRADUATESHutchison Field
The Platform Party*The Platform Party is comprised of the Chancellor and other executive members ofthe administration, College deans and invited special guests. The Platform Party’sresponsibility is to participate in the ceremony and may be called upon to performadditional duties including serving as the Commencement Marshal. Generally, themembers of the Platform Party are seated on the stage throughout the proceedings.ESTELLA ATEKWANADean, College of Lettersand ScienceJACQUE BARTHOLOMEW2022 UC Davis Medal RecipientWAYNE BARTHOLOMEW2022 UC Davis Medal RecipientCHARLIE BRUMMERProfessor, Plant Sciencesand Chair, College of Agriculturaland Environmental SciencesFaculty Executive CommitteeSUSAN CATRON Dean, Division of Continuingand Professional EducationSTEPHEN CAVANAGHDean, Betty Irene MooreSchool of NursingRICHARD CORSIDean, College of EngineeringSUSAN MURINInterim Dean, School of MedicineMARY CROUGHAN Provost and ExecutiveVice ChancellorTED POWERSExecutive Associate Dean ofAcademic Affairs and Professor,College of Biological SciencesJEAN-PIERRE DELPLANQUEVice Provost and Dean,Graduate StudiesHELENE DILLARD Dean, College of Agriculturaland Environmental SciencesKARL ENGELBACHAssociate Chancellor and Chiefof StaffKARL GERDES2022 UC Davis Medal RecipientSCOTT JUDSON Vice President, Cal Aggie AlumniAssociation Board of DirectorsPHILIP KASSVice Provost, Academic AffairsSHAUN KEISTER Vice Chancellor, Developmentand Alumni RelationsARI KELMAN Faculty Advisor to the Chancellorand ProvostERIC KVIGNEInterim Senior AssociateVice ChancellorGARY MAYChancellor and DistinguishedProfessor of Electrical andComputer EngineeringCHARLES MELTONPresident, Cal Aggie AlumniAssociation Board of DirectorsPRASANT MOHAPATRAVice Chancellor, Research3MARK RASHIDProfessor of Civil Engineering andChair, College of EngineeringFaculty Executive CommitteePABLO REGUERÍNVice Chancellor, Student AffairsMICHAEL RIOSVice Provost, Public Scholarshipand EngagementPAMELA ROHRICH2022 UC Davis Medal RecipientMACKENZIE SMITHUniversity Librarian and ViceProvost of Digital ScholarshipMARK STETTERDean, School of VeterinaryMedicineDANA TOPOUSISChief Marketing andCommunications OfficerRICHARD TUCKERChair, Academic Senate andProfessor of Cell Biologyand Human Anatomy andCommencement MarshalRENETTA GARRISON TULLVice Chancellor, Diversity, Equityand Inclusion*Listed Alphabetically by LastName
Academic RegaliaThe ceremony of commencement is the most formal occasion celebrated by the university,and the participants traditionally wear academic dress, their official robes of office.The origins of academic dress date back to the Middle Ages, when learning was largelyconfined to the church. The cap, gown and hood of modern usage descended fromarticles of dress worn by church dignitaries, likely for warmth in unheated buildings.The cap, of serge or broadcloth, is worn by holders of all degrees, but those withdoctorates are entitled to wear a gold tassel and may substitute a velvet tam.Gowns for the bachelor’s degree have pointed sleeves; for the master’s degree,oblong sleeves; and for the doctoral degree, round, bell sleeves with bars of velveteither in black on in the degree color. The hoods are lined in school colors.The University of California colors are blue and gold.The MarshalThe Marshal is typically a distinguished faculty member who leadsthe stage party procession. The University Scepter is displayedprominently during the ceremony. The chair of the AcademicSenate serves as the UC Davis Commencement Marshal.The University ScepterThe symbolism of the scepter is that the four bronze pieces arerepresentative of the four colleges of UC Davis and each featuresa unique engraving. Together, they uphold the university (the orb).AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES: A topographicalpattern to represent the study of the environment, water,energy, and human-made systems.BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: A double helix to represent the studyof life.ENGINEERING: A molecular structure to represent thetechnicalities of scientific principles.LETTERS AND SCIENCE: A simple crosshatch pattern,often used in grips, to represent how vast thestudies within the college are.4
The Chancellor’s MedalThe Chancellor’s Medal is worn atceremonial observances as a part of thechancellor’s regalia. At the center is theUniversity of California seal. The back of themedal displays the name of the chancellorand year he or she was inaugurated.5
To Degree Candidates,Congratulations on reaching this wonderful milestone!Today is a moment to celebrate and connect withfellow classmates, families and loved ones, and feelthe support from our entire UC Davis family.When you came to UC Davis, you joined a communitythat’s driven to make the world a better place. Youunderstood that academics are paramount, and youdiscovered that the college experience is about somuch more. You learned to outgrow the expected,to exceed what’s needed and to do what’s just. Andyou did it all during some of the most challenging timesin recent history.UC Davis has prepared you well for your next chapter.This campus thrives on a commitment to excellence,and our faculty sets the bar high for students. You notonly met that bar, but you pushed beyond. Whereverlife takes you—or wherever you take life—rememberthis is just the beginning of your journey.You’ll find members of our Aggie family all around theworld, and I encourage you to make use of this valuablenetwork and remain connected with our campus.I hope you leave UC Davis with cherishedmemories to last a lifetime. I encourage youto keep close our values of excellenceand openness to diverse perspectivesand new ideas. Now is the time to growforth and imagine what’s possible, toconsider how you will make an impactand contribute to the public good.The world is waiting for you. Go Ags!Best regards,Gary S. MayChancellor6Message fromChancellor May
Dear Class of 2022,Message fromProvost CroughanCongratulations to all of you on this joyous andsignificant occasion in your life! These past twoyears have presented extraordinary challenges,but you have persisted, exceled, and completedyour degree. For this, you should feel very proud.We are celebrating other achievements today, aswell. As UC Davis degree candidates, you havemet the high standards and rigorous requirementsof your major at a world-class university. You haveenriched our campus community with the thingsthat make you unique, including your academicstrengths, passionate interests, and personalbackground. And you have grown your ability toconsider new ideas with an open mind, to thinkcritically and carefully, and to engage with theworld guided by both empathy and a sense ofresponsibility.Speaking as a proud Aggie alumna myself, I knowhow well UC Davis has prepared you for yourfuture, and also how much you will continue tovalue the memories and friendships defining yourtime here. I invite all of you, our extraordinaryabout-to-be graduates, to keep connected toyour alma mater and fellow Aggies, and I wish yougreat success and happiness in the years ahead!All the best,Mary S. CroughanProvost and Executive Vice Chancellor7
KEYNOTE – Friday, June 10, 2022Francisco Rodriguez, Ph.D.Francisco C. Rodriguez, Ph.D., is the Chancellor of theLos Angeles Community College District (LACCD),the largest community college district in the nationwith nine accredited colleges, over 200,000 studentenrollments, and an annual budget of 5.8 billion servingnearly 900 square miles of Los Angeles County.Appointed in 2014, Dr. Rodriguez has raised the District’sprofile and built its national reputation as an outstandingurban community college district to study and work.From 2003 to 2014, Dr. Rodriguez served as theCosumnes River College President in Sacramento, California, and as the Superintendent/President of the MiraCosta Community College District in San Diego County.Dr. Rodriguez is a first-generation college graduate, English-language learner, and proudson of immigrant factory workers. A noted scholar, practitioner and educator-activist,Dr. Rodriguez has 30-plus years of experience as an educator, faculty member, andadministrator within California public higher education, dedicating his career to highquality public education and championing equity and inclusion, diversity, and outreachto under-resourced communities. In particular, Dr. Rodriguez has focused his career oneducational policies that expand access to higher education and financial aid, advocacyfor undocumented and low-income students and students with disabilities, and a keenfocus on the leadership development of Latino and African American males.At his alma mater, the University of California, Davis, he is past president of the CalAggie Alumni Association; served on the U.C. Davis Foundation Board of Directors,and currently is the Chancellor-in-Residence at Wheelhouse: The Center for CommunityCollege Leadership and Research. During his distinguished career, Dr. Rodriguez hasreceived numerous awards and recognitions from international, national, state andlocal organizations for his servant leadership and dedicated service.Born and raised in San Francisco, Dr. Rodriguez graduated from the University ofCalifornia, Davis, with a bachelor’s degree in Chicano studies and his master’s degreein community development. He received his Ph.D. in Education from Oregon StateUniversity and an honorary doctorate in Humane Letters from Loyola Marymount University.8
KEYNOTE – Saturday, June 11, 2022U.S. Representative Jackie Speier (D-California)Congresswoman Jackie Speier (pronounced SPEAR)is a fearless fighter for women’s equality, LGBTQ rightsand the disenfranchised who has dedicated her life toeliminating government corruption while working tostrengthen America’s national and economic security.She was named to Newsweek’s list of 150 “FearlessWomen” in the world and one of “Politico’s 50” mostinfluential people in American politics for bringing theMe Too reckoning to Congress.She proudly represents California’s 14th CongressionalDistrict, stretching from the southern portion of San Francisco through San Mateo Countyto East Palo Alto. Speier serves on the House Armed Services Committee (HASC),where she is the Chair of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, and on the HousePermanent Select Committee on Intelligence, where also she serves as Chair of theStrategic Technologies and Advanced Research (STAR) Subcommittee and serves onthe Counterterrorism, Counterintelligence, and Counterproliferation (C3) Subcommittee.Additionally, she serves on the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, where sheserves on the Subcommittees on National Security and Economic and Consumer Policy.Speier is also Co-Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC), the CongressionalArmenian Caucus, the Bipartisan Task Force To End Sexual Violence, and theGunviolence Prevention Task Force.Speier received her B.A. in Political Science from the University of California at Davis andher J.D. from UC Hastings College of the Law. Along with her husband, Barry Dennis,and her children, Jackson and Stephanie, she is a proud fan of the San Francisco Giants,the Golden State Warriors, and a lover of all things California. She enjoys any activity thatallows her to spend time with her family, including their much-loved puppy Emma.9
KEYNOTE – Sunday, June 12, 2022Alfred S. ChuangAlfred is currently a General Partner of Race Capital.Race Capital is a Silicon Valley Venture Capital firmspecializes in early stage Web 2 and Web3 InfrastructureTechnology Investments.Prior to Race, Alfred co-founded BEA Systems, Inc.(Nasdaq: BEAS) in early 1995. During his tenure, hemanaged just about every aspect of BEA by thetime he became CEO in 2001. He had led the areasof finance, sales, services, engineering, productdevelopment, IT, corporate development, businessplanning, developer services, human resources and global operations. He had beenBEA’s chief technology officer, executive vice president of product development,president of BEA WebXpress, president of business operations, and president andchief operating officer. In August 2002, in addition to CEO, Mr. Chuang became BEA’schairman of the board where he remained until BEA was sold to Oracle in 2008 for 8.6billion. BEA was the fastest enterprise technology company to reach USD 1B of revenue,reaching USD 1.65B in annual revenue at the time of sale to Oracle.Prior to BEA, Alfred spent eight and a half years at Sun Microsystems, Inc. He heldmanagement positions in the critical areas of software product development, networkinfrastructure, systems architecture, and operations management. As founder and headof the computer resources center for Sun Intercontinental Operations, he helped establishkey subsidiaries in the Pacific Rim. Mr. Chuang was also director of the strategic systemsgroup in Sun’s Information Resources Organization, and finally corporate director andchief scientist of Sun Integration Services.Alfred’s notable awards include C/F Silicon Valley Philanthropist of the Year, SD ForumVisionary Award, CIO Magazine 20/20 Vision Award Honoree and Community Star fromAsian Americans for Community Involvement, eChina Forum Silicon Valley Award Honoree,and Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist. University of San Francisco President’sAmbassador, UC Davis Outstanding Alumnus Award, UC Davis Distinguished EngineeringAlumni Medal, Alfred was also named the CEO’s CEO by Ben Alfred has been an active investor, advisor, and partner at many Silicon Valley Startupsand Venture Funds with many successful exits. Alfred is currently an independentdirector of Hackerrank, Inc. Board Observer at Opaque Systems Inc, Goodnotes Inc,Zeet Inc, Scarf Inc, Umami Inc, and Batteries Included Inc.10
Alfred advises a number of public and private technology CEOs. Alfred is a frequentlecturer and speaker on Technology and Entrepreneurship at a variety of Universities,including UC Davis and MIT.Alfred is also an independent advisor at the University of San Francisco School ofEngineering 2020, Member of the UC Davis Chancellor Board, Member of the Schoolof Business Dean’s Committee, City University of Hong Kong, and Member of theSchool of Engineering Industrial Advisory Committee, Hong Kong University of Scienceand Technology.Alfred received a B.S. in computer science from the University of San Francisco and amaster’s degree in computer science with specialization in distributed data managementfrom the University of California, Davis.11
Student Speakers2022FRIDAY, JUNE 10Shannen RecioCollege of Agricultural and Environmental SciencesGlobal Disease BiologySATURDAY, JUNE 11Sana SayyidCollege of Biological SciencesBiological SciencesCollege of Letters and ScienceSpanishSUNDAY, JUNE 12Susana LopezCollege of Letters and ScienceSociology – Organizational Studies12
University-wideUndergraduate Student Awards20222022UNIVERSITY MEDALAmanda PortierCollege of Agricultural and Environmental SciencesCommunity and Regional DevelopmentTHE V. GLENN WINSLOW JR. AWARDEli ElsterCollege of Letters and ScienceEnglish and Cognitive ScienceMARY JEANNE GILHOOLY AWARDHarjeet MannCollege of Biological SciencesBiological SciencesSOCIAL JUSTICE AND INCLUSION AWARDSana SayyidCollege of Biological SciencesBiological SciencesCollege of Letters and ScienceSpanishCHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHDEAN KEITH SIMONTON PRIZEHenry LowCollege of Biological SciencesNeurobiology , Physiology and BehaviorMimi McMillanCollege of Letters and ScienceArt Studio and EnglishLillian TranCollege of Agricultural and Environmental SciencesEnvironmental ToxicologyHannah WangCollege of Agricultural and Environmental SciencesManagerial EconomicsCollege of Letters and ScienceCommunication13
The UC Davis MedalThe UC Davis Medal is the highest honor theUniversity presents to individuals in recognition ofextraordinary contributions that embody the campus’sVision of Excellence. Medalists inspire and support thesuccess and engagement of our students, faculty, staffand alumni, and foster a bold and innovative spirit inteaching, research and public service.HISTORY AND DESCRIPTIONThe UC Davis Medal recognizes individuals of rare accomplishment, “to be heraldedtoday and in perpetuity,” as extraordinarily special members of the UC Davis community.The design of the UC Davis Medal represents, both figuratively and literally, the legacyof contributions UC Davis has made to the world in research and scholarly endeavors.Depicted on the medal are the campus name and its motto, “Let There Be Light.” In theupper left quadrant are the life-giving rays of the sun. Below them, leaves of the baylaurel symbolize our proud history of achievement. Lines in the lower right quadrantmay be seen as energy radiating from a source, roads leading to the future, or rows ofcrops in fertile California fields.CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2022 RECIPIENTSJacque Bartholomew ‘64Wayne Bartholomew ‘64, J.D. ‘71Karl Gerdes M.S. ‘73, Ph.D. ‘84Pamela Rohrich M.A. ‘74, D.V.M. ‘83To read more about these recipients please -davis-medals-2-donor-alumni-couples14
Academic Regalia2022 Graduating Class“Remember to use your knowledge and powers forgood. Every day, try to learn something new, helpsomeone and make the world a better place.”– CHANCELLOR GARY S. MAY15
College ofAgricultural andEnvironmentalSciencesThe College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciencesis the oldest college on campus and has helped shapeCalifornia and the world in monumental ways for morethan 100 years. The college is consistently recognizedboth nationally and internationally, as number one inagriculture, plant sciences, animal science, forestryand agricultural economics.While the history of the university is rooted in agriculture,the college is deeply connected to how we cansustainably support the environment, those spaceswhere we live and explore, and how people andsocieties are affected throughout various communities.Our mission is to serve the public through research,academics and public service to create realisticsolutions for society. Across the college, undergraduatestudents pursue a broad array of majors in agricultural,environmental, and human and social sciences, andfaculty earn national and international recognition forteaching, research and outreach. We continue to remaindedicated to solving critical issues with food, water,climate change, conservation and human health toimprove quality of life.16
Message From Dean Helene DillardDear Graduates,This has been an incredible journey, and today wecelebrate your efforts and achievements. This ceremonysignifies your educational success and preparationfor greater opportunity, and your participation providesinspiration and meaning to your community.At UC Davis, we are dedicated to creating solutionsfor the greater good of society, and you leave herewith the tremendous capacity to make a difference.I hope your experience has piqued your interest inthe richness of the world around you and that youhave developed a deeper understanding of yourpotential for possibility and creativity.Congratulations!Your fellow Aggie alumna,Helene R. DillardDean and ProfessorCollege of Agricultural andEnvironmental Sciences17
College ofLetters andScienceThe College of Letters and Science is at the heart of UC Davis’excellence as a top-ranked public university.We seek answers, create new knowledge and break boundariesacross the arts, sciences and humanities: from anthropology toart history, chemistry to communications, earth and planetarysciences to economics, psychology to performance arts. Ourresearch drives academic excellence, both on campus andglobally, providing an educational experience that preparesstudents from all backgrounds to find innovative solutions tosociety’s most complex problems.At the College of Letters and Science, we put great teachingand intellectual exchange at the top of our priorities. As thelargest and most comprehensive college at UC Davis, weprovide the foundation for a truly unified and distinctive liberalarts education. Additionally, 38% of our undergraduates arethe first in their family to attend college.We educate our students with a vision for the future and equipthem with flexible and adaptable skills for life, and in return,our graduates are recognized as leaders and innovators.Each year, nearly half of all UC Davis students pursue Collegeof Letters and Science degrees in one of our 110 majors andminors. Our students find their passion and explore their curiositythrough beyond the classroom experiences, including internships,study abroad and research opportunities alongside our awardwinning faculty. Our rigorous programs of study teach studentsto think critically and creatively across disciplines and preparethem to succeed in any career throughout their lives.For all these reasons and more, UC Davis remains a leader inproducing alumni who graduate with the knowledge and toolsneeded to succeed in any career, and who are eager to makethe world a better place.18
Message From Dean Estella AtekwanaDear graduates,Congratulations, Class of 2022, on reaching thismilestone! Your talent, drive and hard work earnedthis moment of extraordinary achievement.As College of Letters and Science graduates, you areprepared with the critical thinking skills, bold curiosityand enduring strength that defines leadership. I knowyou will succeed — each in your own way.As you move on to your next adventure, rememberthat as graduates of the College of Letters andScience, you are the next generation of leaders,entrepreneurs and innovators in the arts, humanitiesand sciences.We are excited to see all you will accomplish goingforward. Please keep in touch with UC Davis and ourcollege. Remember, wherever life takes you, you willalways be an Aggie!My very best wishes for the future,Estella AtekwanaDean of the College of Letters and Science19
College ofBiologicalSciencesThe UC Davis College of Biological Sciences is one of onlythree colleges in the United States dedicated solely to thestudy of biological sciences. Our faculty, researchers andstudents explore fundamental questions about life to advancethe planet’s knowledge and meet the demands of the 21stcentury.We strive to provide our students with a strong understandingin foundational science that supports careers in human andanimal health, ecological conservation and environmentalprotection, food security and production, and many otherdisciplines across the life sciences.THE MISSION OF THE COLLEGE IS TO: Create and deliver exceptional and innovativeundergraduate programs in the biological sciences.Develop future leaders in the biological sciences throughan excellent graduate and postdoctoral education.Foster an environment in which faculty members andstudents perform creative and substantial research thatadvances discovery in the biological sciences.Impact the university, the state of California, the nation andthe world through service, community engagement andscientific leadership.The College of Biological Sciences offers undergraduate majorsin Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Biological Sciences;Cell Biology; Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity; Geneticsand Genomics; Human Biology; Marine and Coastal Science;Molecular and Medical Microbiology; Neurobiology, Physiologyand Behavior; and Plant Biology. Undergraduate enrollment inthe college has grown to more than 6,000 students.20
Message From Dean Mark WineyDear graduates,Congratulations, class of 2022. Today, we celebrateyour many accomplishments.Throughout your time at UC Davis, you’ve demonstratedthe passion and curiosity that define a scientist, andthose same qualities will continue to serve you wellas you move into the next stage of your life. You havethe power to show the world why science matters,and I know you will explore, discover, innovate anddefine greatness in your own way. Wherever lifetakes you—or wherever you take life—rememberthe Aggie values of service and justice.Today though, celebrate with your families and lovedones. You deserve to take a bow and enjoy what youhave achieved.Grow forth and be great, class of 2022!Mark WineyPh.D., Distinguished ProfessorDean of the College of Biological Sciences21
College ofEngineeringThe UC Davis College of Engineering creates a sustainable worldthrough socially responsible engineering. By connecting peopleand technology, they solve the world’s most pressing problemsand create the next generation of engineering leaders andentrepreneurs.The college’s distinguished faculty, who are national and internationalleaders in their disciplines, teach in eight academic departments.They leverage world-class expertise to employ and developintelligent systems and automation, tools at the nano-and-microscales and technologies for the greater good that will revolutionizeenergy systems, strengthen climate resilience, advance humanhealth and transform mobility to bring a sustainable, healthier andmore resilient world within reach. The college’s strategic researchvision addresses major challenges for the greater good, leaving nocommunities behind.College alumni are engaged in a variety of ways that connect themto the mission. They work at a large spectrum of 500 companies,engineering design firms, software firms, major government agenciesand start-up companies.Industry and government partners support groundbreaking researchand sophisticated labs at UC Davis.As a result, students are supported as they turn their ideas intorealities through university programs dedicated to fostering start-upbusinesses, strengthening entrepreneurial skills and harnessingtechnical expertise.Together, the college’s students, faculty, staff and partners arecollaborating to engineer a better tomorrow and make a positivedifference in the world.22
Message From Dean Richard CorsiDear Students, Family and Friends,Welcome to the 2022 Commencement for the UC DavisCollege of Engineering.Today marks an important day for our students, theirfamilies, our college and the world. As an Aggie alumnusand first-generation college student, I know firsthandwhat this institution does for aspiring engineers, nomatter their life experiences. The world needs moreAggie engineers: those who understand the essentialprinciples of engineering and have the knowledge,passion, will and determination to address society’sbiggest challenges with inspiration and innovation.We are a true community of scholars.Thank you for joining us as we celebrate theaccomplishments of our graduates and the greatpossibilities that await their futures. I am inspired towatch them walk across the stage today, grow asengineers, and then help transform our society andplanet for the better. Go Ags!Richard CorsiDean of the College of Engineering23
Message from Cal Aggie Alumni Association (CAAA)Dear Graduate,Congratulations! Earning your degree is a tremendous accomplishment, and weknow that you experienced unexpected challenges along the way. The uncertainty ofthe past two years created additional challenges with remote learning and keepinglongtime friends and fellow students apart. During these times, your support system offriends, family and loved ones became more important than ever. But, as Aggies do,you persevered and succeeded, and we commend you for all that you have overcomeand accomplished.As the Presidents of your Cal Aggie Alumni Association and the Parent and FamilyCouncil, we are so proud of you and are excited to see the bright future you will build.While today marks the end of one chapter, a new one begins. You are now an alumnus
The University of California colors are blue and gold. The Marshal The Marshal is typically a distinguished faculty member who leads the stage party procession. The University Scepter is displayed prominently during the ceremony. The chair of the Academic Senate serves as the UC Davis Commencement Marshal. The University Scepter
