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A Message from the Director of the Maternal and Child Nutrition Program

November 13, 2019

The Maternal and Child Nutrition Master of Advanced Study program is a targeted program focused on training graduate students for careers in health sciences. Students receive learner-centered education and a strong scientific background in nutrition-related topics. We offer an inclusive environment where students from diverse backgrounds feel respected and empowered to develop, evaluate and improve maternal and child health programs that provide culturally sensitive, evidence-based care. 

Cyber security

How Companies are Changing Their Recruitment Strategies to Meet Their High Demand for Cyber Security Professionals

November 06, 2019
As thousands of cyber security jobs sit unfilled, companies are now changing their recruitment strategies to meet their own high demand for these positions. According to a report by CyberScoop, major companies recently announced that candidates will no longer be required to have a four-year degree. Additionally, these companies are looking to rework job descriptions, including simplifying requirements and removing gendered language or other language that may cause some candidates to feel they would not fit the role.
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Karen Mendoza

Student Spotlight: Karen Mendoza

November 05, 2019

Karen Mendoza is Director of the Project Management Office at the California Chamber of Commerce and a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program.

What most stood out to you about this program?
The instructors were highly engaging and knowledgable about their subjects. My classmates were all great leaders in their fields, as well, and they added another level of enrichment to my learning experience.

Student Spotlights
Taruna Sanghi

Student Spotlight: Taruna Sanghi

November 01, 2019
Taruna Sanghi is a senior scientist in the Consumer Science Department with Mondelez India Foods Pvt Ltd in Mumbai, India. Sanghi worked in new product development for a decade before transitioning to consumer science. Inspired to expand her knowledge of sensory and consumer science, Sanghi decided to enroll in the Applied Sensory and Consumer Science Certificate Program. “This program offered exactly the kind of content I was looking for.”
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Greta Brownlow

Instructor Spotlight: Greta Brownlow

October 30, 2019
Greta Brownlow is a senior manager at ICF. She has 20 years of experience as a planner and project manager preparing CEQA and NEPA documents, for local government agencies, private developers, school districts, universities, transit agencies and utility providers.
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Brandy Bones

Instructor Spotlight: Brandy Bones

October 30, 2019
Brandy Bones has 13 years of experience helping states and localities implement disaster recovery, neighborhood stabilization and affordable homeownership and rental programs.
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Sean Barry

Instructor Spotlight: Sean Barry

October 30, 2019
Sean Barry is a herpetologist, conservation biologist and independent consultant with more than 50 years of experience with California amphibian and reptile populations.
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Terry Rivasplata

Instructor Spotlight: Terry Rivasplata

October 30, 2019
Terry Rivasplata is a technical director at ICF International with over 40 years of experience in CEQA and environmental planning.
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Elizabeth Pollock

Instructor Spotlight: Elizabeth Pollock

October 28, 2019
Elizabeth Pollock is a Senior Associate for Remy Moose Manley, LLP with over 11 years of experience environmental and land use planning law.
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Brennan Fleming at his bar with beer

How to Turn Your Passion for Brewing Into a Career

October 17, 2019
Are you a beer enthusiast or an avid homebrewer? Have you ever wondered what it would take to become a professional brewer and actually make a living doing something you love? We spoke with three professional brewers, all UC Davis graduates and alumni of the Master Brewers Certificate Program at UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education, and an industry expert to find out how they translated their love for brewing into a successful career.
Program News
Micheal Lewis in the classroom

UC Davis Professor Emeritus Michael Lewis to be Recognized by National Museum of American History

October 14, 2019
Michael Lewis, professor emeritus of brewing science at the University of California, Davis, will be recognized by the National Museum of American History as one of the most transformational figures in the beer industry. As one of the founders of craft beer, Lewis’ 50+ year career was dedicated to the advancement of brewing, as well as training and mentoring new generations of brewers.
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Gavan Ambrosini

Student Spotlight: Gavan Ambrosini

October 08, 2019

The Best of Both Worlds: 
UC Davis/UOP Partnership Gives Students an Expanded View of how Organizations Function

UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education has partnered with University of the Pacific (UOP) in Sacramento to offer students a unique opportunity. Graduates of the Human Resource Management Program or Professional Coaching Program can put their certificate credit toward a Master’s in Education with a concentration in Organizational Learning and Effectiveness (MAOLE) from UOP.

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Raul Carlos outside

Student Spotlight: Raul Carlos

September 25, 2019
Raul S. Carlos enrolled in Mountain Horsemanship: Veterinary Care and Horsepacking in the Wilderness as part of his continuing education. Carlos was considering a career in guiding or packing when he found UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education’s courses in Horsepacking Adventures. He currently works for Rock Creek Pack Station, where he is able to apply what he learned in the class.
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