University of California Audio Podcasts (Audio)

UC Davis engineers and neuroscientists are exploring how robots and artificial intelligence can improve prosthetic devices and make them more intuitive for their users. They've also teamed up with a multidisciplinary team at UC Davis Health in Sacramento in an overall effort to improve prostheses for amputees and prevent prosthetic abandonment.

Series: "UCTV Prime" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39208]

The Basement Gallery is a student-run organization located in the basement of the UC Davis art department and holds shows featuring student artwork. Learn more about the organization and some of the participating artists. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39216]

From the beautiful to the strange, the UC Davis Bohart Museum of Entomology has one of the largest insect collections in North America. Take a tour through the collections and its highlights with director Lynn Kimsey in this behind-the-scenes video. The museum is free and open to UC Davis students, staff and faculty, as well as the public. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Science] [Show ID: 39209]

As part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Judy Bachman and Lisa Rivera discuss the latest in medical mobility equipment for people with developmental disabilities. Join us as we delve into the diverse range of assistive devices, from power wheelchairs to walkers, and explore the considerations, options, and challenges faced by individuals with mobility needs. Discover the latest innovations, expert insights, and practical advice to empower individuals and their families in making informed decisions about choosing the right device for their unique circumstances. Get ready to unlock new possibilities and enhance mobility for all. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38882]

Surgeons and prosthetists-orthotists at UC Davis Health are working with amputee patients to improve the functionality of their prosthetic devices through surgical techniques and new technology. They've also teamed up with a multidisciplinary team at UC Davis in an overall effort to make prostheses more intuitive and prevent prosthetic abandonment.

Series: "UCTV Prime" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39207]

Did you know that the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals directly reflect human rights standards? Dr. Leighangela Brady, superintendent of National School District, shares how her district brings these goals and human rights work into the classroom, addressing real world problems with engaging learning opportunities. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Education] [Show ID: 39017]

Research on food security programs at UC Davis is showing the positive impact that access to healthy foods has on students' nutrition and mental health as well as identifying the need for more food access resources on college campuses. Marcela Radtke from the Nutritional Biology Graduate Group utilized tools like the veggie meter to measure students' fruit and vegetable intake and then looked at how that changed when they used campus resources such as The Pantry. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39215]

Wind turbine blades are a major source of environmental pollution and waste. Learn how UC Davis is creating an ecologically sound solution for their disposal. Students, faculty and researchers in the Advanced Composites Research, Engineering and Science (ACRES) lab in the UC Davis College of Engineering are building compostable wind turbine blades from bamboo and mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. While the researchers are currently focused on building a wind turbine blade prototype, incorporating mycelium into building materials could have larger implications for sustainable structures. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Science] [Show ID: 39206]

Welcome to our wine processing course — a hands-on journey into the art and science of winemaking. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how students learn to taste, blend, age, fine, filter and package their own wines, all under the guidance of industry professionals and seasoned faculty. Our students’ coursework transforms into practical skills needed in the wine industry. The course, a part of the university’s viticulture and enology program, is held in our Teaching and Research Winery, the most advanced and sustainable winery in the world. Sustainability is a recurring theme, with students exploring every opportunity to make their process greener. Stay tuned for the opportunity to taste the fruits of our students’ hard work and innovation. With new state legislation that recently passed, UC Davis will soon be able to sell student-made wine, bringing the vineyard to your table. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Science] [Show ID: 39217]

Learn about UC Davis’ innovative approach to growing crops with less groundwater in drought-prone regions like California. The UC Davis Agricultural Water Center is working with farmers in California and the Southwest to find solutions that address groundwater overdraft so they can farm sustainably for a better future.

Series: "UCTV Prime" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 39212]