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Helping International Scholars Thrive at UC Davis

“We play a unique role as our immigration work is very specialized and the institutional expertise lies within our office. We also understand the importance for our scholars to make connections on and off-campus and we are a resource of support for them,” said Simone Kueltz, associate director of international scholar services.

Global Aggies: Extraordinary Abilities Lead to Permanent Residency for a World-Renowned Surgeon and Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at UC Davis Health

Bob Kiaii, chief of cardiothoracic surgery at UC Davis Health, is an international expert in robotic heart surgery who leads a surgical team that treats complex diseases of the chest using minimally invasive techniques. Born in Iran, Kiaii immigrated to Canada as a child with his family. His path in medicine eventually brought him to UC Davis Health, a relocation feat that was not without its challenges.

UC Davis Agricultural Researchers Win National, International Awards

UC Davis News published an article featuring international scholar Huaijun Zhou, a professor in the Department of Animal Science and the director of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Genomics to Improve Poultry. Read more about his recent honor below.

Two University of California, Davis, researchers have won prestigious national and international awards in recognition of their work using genomics to address livestock health and crop resilience in the wake of a changing climate.

How to Pronounce Chinese Names

Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS) staff serve international students and scholars from over 100 countries. In fall 2021, Chinese students accounted for more than 70 percent of all degree-seeking international undergraduates, and nearly 40 percent of international graduate students. As an Aggie community, we can help these students feel more welcome and deepen their sense of belonging by properly pronouncing their names. 

Announcing the 2021 Award for Excellence in Postdoctoral Research Winners

Winners of the 2021 Excellence in Postdoctoral Research Awards have been announced. Two of the three winners are international scholars. This article originally appeared on the UC Davis Graduate Studies website. Graduate Studies is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Excellence in Postdoctoral Research Awards: Dr. Essam Abdelfattah, Dr. Fabio Anzà, and Dr. Michelle Cohn. This year’s recipients of the award were honored at the 6th Annual Postdoctoral Research Symposium on March 30, 2021. 

Reminder of Resources for Addressing Stress During Uncertain Times

The U.S. election and socio-political strife can be stressful on their own. Combined with today’s challenges, they may feel even more overwhelming. We encourage you to find healthy and supportive ways to communicate about and address your concerns, stress, and anxiety. Please remember that everyone at UC Davis wants you to succeed and achieve your goals.

Resources for Addressing Stress During Uncertain Times

The U.S. election can be a stressful event, and with today’s challenges, it may feel even more overwhelming. As the election approaches, we encourage you to find healthy and supportive ways to communicate about and address your concerns, stress, and anxiety. Please remember that everyone at UC Davis wants you to succeed and achieve your goals.

Meet a UC Davis International Scholar: Alex Zanella Zaccaron

Get to know more of our global UC Davis campus community through the Meet a UC Davis International Scholar series, profiling some of the best and brightest from around the globe who work, research, and teach at UC Davis.

Name:  
Alex Zanella Zaccaron

Title and department:
Research assistant at the Department of Plant Pathology

Home, city/region, and country:
Maracaju, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil