AIFS Undergraduate Career Exploration Fellows Presentations
Hosted by the AI Institute for Next Generation Food Systems
May 9, 2022 | 3:30PM - 5PM
This event hosted by the AI Institute for Next Generation Food Systems will allow undergraduate fellows to share their research projects from the past year.
Who should attend: Researchers/Scientists, Innovators, Students / Campus Community
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AIFS Research and Industry Showcase
Hosted by the AI Institute for Next Generation Food Systems
May 10, 2022 | 9AM - 4:30PM
This event hosted by the AI Institute for Next Generation Food Systems will showcase AIFS's research and collaborative partnerships for the community.
Who should attend: Researchers/Scientists, Innovators, Investors / VC, Producers, Students
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Exploring Global Careers: Business and Entrepreneurship
Hosted by the UC Davis Cal Aggie Alumni Association and Global Affairs
May 10, 2022 | 2p - 3:15p
Virtual Event
Join the UC Davis Cal Aggie Alumni Association and Global Affairs for this panel within the Exploring Global Careers Series to network with and learn from leading professionals about what it takes to build a successful career in business or entrepreneurship in their region of the world.
As a result of this series, attendees will:
- Gain insights into launching and leveling up industry-specific careers in today’s global job market
- Receive actionable tips on how to identify global career opportunities
- Learn strategies for positioning their skills or background for a global career
- Feel a greater sense of connection to UC Davis and the alumni network
Who should attend: Students, International Students, Alumni
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AMA and Fireside Chat with Kyle Cobb, Cofounder, Advanced.Farm
Hosted by StartupSac
May 10, 2022 | 5PM - 7PM
Kyle Cobb, cofounder, president and CFO of Advanced.Farm, will share his story and respond to questions in an "AMA" (ask me anything) format. Advanced.Farm builds robots for the next frontier in farming and is based in Davis, CA. Aaron Anderson, principle at Impact Venture Capital, whose portfolio includes Advanced.Farm, will interview Kyle in a Fireside Chat and then we'll open it up to questions from the audience. Attendees will gain valuable insights from Kyle that they can apply to their own startup journey. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is hosted by the Sacramento Entrepreneurial Growth Alliance whose members include StartupSac, the Growth Factory, the Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Sac State, and CleanStart.
Who should attend: Innovators, Startup Founders, Students, Investors
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OR Research Expo & Seed Central: Encounters with UC Davis Science and Scientists
Hosted by the UC Davis Office of Research and Seed Central
May 11, 2022 | 11:30AM - 7:30PM
The annual UC Davis Research Expo showcases the latest research-related tools, resources and insights to help you advance your research programs and careers. The event will start at 11:30am at the Mondavi Center and includes exhibits, presentations and workshops. We welcome you to enjoy the full event or attend portions that are of particular interest.
Who should attend: Faculty, post-docs, staff, research administrators, students and industry partners involved in research.
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And new this year, we will be partnering with Seed Central to offer an extended afternoon session at the Conference Center starting at 3:30 pm that will be devoted to ag innovation, where we will bring experts from various specialties together with industry partners. This special Seed Central event will feature a workshop on “Agri-innovation commercialization”, a science and technology showcase featuring UC Davis science and technology, featured speakers and a networking social with a student & postdoc research poster session.
If you are involved in research, you will not want to miss this event!
Who should attend: Seed, ag and food industry researchers and managers from California, the U.S. and overseas; investors; economic development specialists from the region, campus scientists, students and staff.
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Speed Networking
Hosted by the Student Startup Center
May 11, 2022 | 6PM - 7:30PM
This speed networking event is designed for students with business ideas and students with technical talent to meet in anticipation of launching a startup.
Who should attend: Researchers/Scientists, Innovators, Students
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Little Bang! Poster Competition
Hosted by the Mike and Renee Child Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
May 12, 2022 | 6PM - 8PM
The Little Bang! is designed to help students – from high school to Ph.D. – define their business idea and communicate it concisely using a poster and verbal pitch. Join us to view posters, listen to students pitch, and network with fellow innovators. Awards are presented as part of the Big Bang! Final Presentations and Awards.
Who should attend: Open to the general public. Ideally includes industry experts, financial supporters, and representatives from all UCD colleges and professional schools.
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