Outreach & Engagement
The John Muir Institute of the Environment strengthens UC Davis environmental research and education by supporting activities that help faculty, researchers and students exchange knowledge and expertise. On campus and off, we look for ways to make connections more productive. This page provides an overview of how we help students, researchers, policy makers and the public connect and collaborate for the benefit of the social, economic and ecological environment.
Communities
Our programs create opportunities for graduate students and faculty to promote environmental education, outreach and stewardship. These centers and projects engage in public education for all ages, from toddlers to adults. Faculty, researchers and students interact with the public through personal connections to communities.
Health
UC Davis is a leader in human and animal health research. The John Muir Institute of the Environment has experts who reach out to bridge the gaps between people and health risks from environmental exposure.
Policy & Government
We strive to cross the boundary between science and policy by training scientists to apply their research to current policy issues and to communicate the results in formats which policy makers find useful. We also provide connections and facilities for state and federal agencies to collaborate on a number of centers and projects.
Business & Industry
Our experts and students provide employers with interdisciplinary skills in engineering, science and resource management. Professionals with an interdisciplinary education are prepared to create innovative approaches for environmental challenges, work with business and industry to implement sustainable practices and technologies, and to interact with policymakers, government agencies, foundations and academic researchers to reach environmental goals.
Humanities
By sponsoring nature and culture activities, we foster interaction between the environmental sciences and the arts, literature, film and humanities. Workshops use writing and the arts to explore the human relationship to the natural environment. The Artists in Bioregional Residence Program supports works inspired by the geography, biology, and culture of regional preserves. Film screenings build environmental awareness.