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Initiatives

The institute links science and technology to policy, providing the intellectual setting for interactions between researchers, regulatory agencies, policymakers, and the public.

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Education & Outreach

At the Muir Institute, we consider education to be our greatest ally. We educate the next generation of environmental innovators, problem solvers and thought-leaders through a variety of effective learning opportunities and techniques.

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About

Learn more about the UC Davis Muir Institute, how we work and what we care about.

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Center News

Going for a Hike in Stebbins Cold Canyon? There’s an App for That!

08.20.19

KCRA asks Director Houlton how California is leading the food security fight

08.09.19

Director Houlton’s Research Aims to Solve the Global Nitrogen Challenge

08.05.19

Lassen Is UC Davis’ Newest Natural Reserve

07.17.19

Tracking Change in Greenland: Fellow Post’s Research Featured by CA&ES’ Outlook Magazine

07.08.19

Muir Institute partner, the Yurok Tribe, accepts prestigious UN Equator Prize

06.19.19

Professor Laura Van Winkle Announced as New Chair of the Pharmacology and Toxicology Graduate Group

06.18.19

OneClimate is Announced as a UC Davis Big Idea

06.04.19

Upcoming Events

30 Sep.

Muir Institute Graduate Fellowship Application Deadline: September 30th

5:00 pm - 5:00 pm

15 Oct.

Polar Forum: Does the Law Protect Climate Researchers?

12:10 pm - 1:45 pm

4 Nov.

Save the Date – Dialogues and Discourse: Science and the Social License

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

5 Nov.

Save the Date – Katharine Hayhoe Talk at UC Davis Manetti Shrem

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Giving

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Grant Opportunities

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