Our ethos
UC Davis, the site of the 4EC REU, juxtaposes a campus culture with a record of strong support for diversity and inclusion in STEM disciplines, proximity to diverse natural and human-influenced ecosystems, and a deep commitment to student-centered undergraduate teaching and mentoring. We take pride in our ethos of supporting our students as whole people, research that serves societal needs, and sustainability.
Doing good and fostering social mobility helped put the University of California, Davis, in the No. 11 spot among public universities in the Washington Monthly 2024 College Guide and Rankings...
We recognize that all of us -- faculty, students, staff -- are an integral part of UC Davis and we pledge to work together to value our individual differences and common humanity as embodied in the UC Davis Principles of Community.
Our location
Davis lies in one of the most environmentally diverse and productive agricultural and economic regions in the world, with marine, estuarine, coastal woodland, and montane habitats within several hours. While the majority of our students and faculty work on the main campus located adjacent to the city of Davis, the university also includes facilities at the Bodega Marine Laboratory, Tahoe Environmental Research Center, and natural reserves across northern California. Davis' proximity to the state capital of Sacramento -- home to state agencies, non-governmental organizations, and one of the most diverse urban populations in the US -- provides access to environmental professionals and policymakers.
Land acknowledgement
We should take a moment to acknowledge the land on which we are gathered. For thousands of years, this land has been the home of Patwin people. Today, there are three federally recognized Patwin tribes: Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community, Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation, and Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation.
The Patwin people have remained committed to the stewardship of this land over many centuries. It has been cherished and protected, as elders have instructed the young through generations. We are honored and grateful to be here today on their traditional lands.
Learn more
- Facts about UC Davis
- Campus housing and recreation
- Sustainability
- City of Davis
- Video aimed at prospective undergrads that might give you a sense of life at our campus.
Questions?
Email our academic coordinator, Carole Hom (clhom@ucdavis.edu).