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McHughen demystifies DNA for nonscientists

August 28, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
With personal genetic testing kits in homes and GMO labels on foods in stores, DNA is an increasingly familiar, if not well-understood, term. As part of his outreach efforts, UC Cooperative Extension specialist Alan McHughen gives talks to the general public about plant biotechnology and genetics.
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Ray Lucas stands beside a tall avocado tree.
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Videographer Ray Lucas retires after 35-year UC career

August 28, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Ray Lucas, senior producer and director of digital media, will retire Sept. 1 after 35 years of UC service, including the last 23 years with UC ANR. In 1984, Lucas joined UC Davis in Instructional Media, now called Academic Technology Service.
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Ilias Tagkopoulos, right, professor in the UC Davis Department of Computer Science and Genome Center, is director of the new AI institute.
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UC ANR joins new artificial intelligence institute

August 27, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
I am very pleased to announce that with a $20 million award from the National Science Foundation and several federal agencies, UC ANR is collaborating with UC Davis and other institutions to create a new artificial intelligence institute for next-generation food systems.
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