October 2014

Christine Bruhn in Future Food 2050

Food Science and Technology

Oscar-nominated director, Scott Hamilton Kennedy, is exploring how we will feed 9 billion people by 2050 and looking at the past, present and future of food science. He'll draw from interviews with some of the brightest people on the planet, and reveal amazing stories and extraordinary science - all showcasing solutions in the world of food science.

SoE Distinguished Speaker Lecture: Peggy G. Carr - Oct. 28

BFTV Cluster
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is transitioning from its traditional paper and pencil based assessments to a technology-based assessment administered via tablet for all assessments by 2017. Building on the foundation of NAEP as the gold standard in large-scale student assessment, NAEPs goal is to leverage technology to continue its role as a leader and innovator in the field.
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Center for Regional Change Mapping showcase - by Oct. 23

BFTV Cluster
Public policies intended to improve the health and well-being of disadvantaged communities require the ability to identify their specific location and conditions. Two new data and mapping tools developed by the UC Davis Center for Regional Change, the Regional Opportunity Index and Putting Youth on the Map, offer policy makers, businesses, and community organizations this ability.