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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

Susan Harrison Elected to the National Academy of Sciences

05.02.18

Associate Director Schwartz named a fellow of the Ecological Society of America

04.30.18

Fellow Lewin Publishes Earth BioGenome Research in PNAS

04.23.18

Director Houlton Publishes New Nitrogen Research in Science Magazine

04.09.18

Director Houlton joins UC’s Climate Leadership Council

03.07.18

Fellow Post Releases New Study on the Rate of Springtime Advance

03.02.18

Director Houlton and His Team of Researchers Release Study on NOx Pollution in California

01.31.18

Affiliates Middleton and Baskett Become Newest Chancellor’s Fellows

01.23.18

Upcoming Events

18 May.

Scientists for Public Engagement and Knowledge (SPEAK)

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

21 May.

Chancellor’s Colloquium: GZA and an Evening of Songs and Science

4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

22 May.

UC Davis 5th Annual Research, Policy and Ethics Symposium: Deliberating Promissory Technologies

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

22 May.

Seminar on Flint Water Crisis

9:00 am - 11:00 am

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