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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

Fellow Middleton releases her latest book, ” Upstream Trust Lands and Power on the Feather River”

12.04.18

Fellow Post Elected as a Member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

11.29.18

Fine Particles from wildfire smoke can hurt your body in ways you never dreamed of

11.29.18

Camp Fire shows need for early detection: How tech and artificial intelligence can help

11.13.18

Fellow Hernandez Highlighted as one of UC Davis’ Top Women in STEM

11.09.18

Meet the 2018 Class of Muir Institute Fellows who are Solving Real-world Environmental Problems

11.06.18

Fellow Lewin’s Earth BioGenome Project Official Launched

11.05.18

Director Houlton in “Waking Up to Wildfires”

10.10.18

Upcoming Events

18 Jan.

College of Biological Sciences Dean’s Distinguished Lecture: Dr. Marcia McNutt, President of the National Academy of Sciences

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

1 Feb.

2019 Harvard Forest Summer Research Program Applications Due

9:00 am - 9:00 am

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