The UC Davis Be-Starse Program had the opportunity to help welcome 21 undergraduate students to the NW AI Hub-UC Davis Summer Fellowship Program. Professor Saif Islam led the onboarding session with an engaging and informative presentation on wo
The UC Davis BE-STARSE Program is excited to launch another impactful summer of semiconductor technologies, data sciences, and AI workforce development University of California, Davis, supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) ExLENT program, and NW AI Hub-U
We’re still thinking about the incredible Final Workshop presentations from our Future Scientists and Engineers High School Spring Workshop at UC Davis, held on Picnic Day! To wrap up the six-part series, students presented on topics they explored throughout the program, ranging from AI and PCBs to solar cells and robotics. They shared their work in front of more than 50 friends, family members, faculty, and staff.Every presentation stood out, and it was no easy task to select a top presentation.
We’re proud to partner with SJCOE STEM for another incredible year of the BE-STARSE program! It’s been amazing to see students engaging in hands-on STEM—from solar cells and circuit design to robotics and AI with Professor Anthony Hitchcock Thomas. We’re excited to welcome everyone back to UC Davis for the final sessions and to celebrate all of their hard work during Picnic Day. Great work, everyone!
Our high school students got hands-on with renewable energy through a blackberry solar cell lab! Using everyday materials like blackberry juice, students explored how natural dyes can be used to capture sunlight and generate electricity. An exciting introduction to the principles behind solar energy and sustainable technology.
We had a fantastic time at the San Joaquin County Office of Education FabLab last Saturday! High school students from across California—from San Jose to Folsom joined us for the second session of our workshop, where they dove into Python programming and PCB design. Excited to keep the momentum going as we head into our third session this Saturday!
We’re pleased to share that our Workforce Development Showcase and Internship Opportunity Info Session, held on October 8, 2025 at the University of California, Davis was a great success!
With the advent of tools like generative artificial intelligence and the advancements made in technologies such as semiconductors within the past 10 years, there is immense potential for scientific innovations that help both people and the planet in the decades ahead. Yet, there is a current gap in education when it comes to developing a deep understanding of these emerging technologies and their ability to solve global challenges.
